Forestry Practices Offered

Timber Sale Administration:

Lump Sum: Timber Sale is 15% commission of the price paid for the timber ($750 minimum), or hourly rate.​
Pay As Cut: Timber Sale commission based on a percentage share to the landowner (e.g. per thousand rate).
 
Timber Appraisals: Timber Appraisals with a written report are billed at an hourly rate.

Forest Management Plans (EQIP or 480-a): Management Plans start at a base rate per acre. 

Timber Stand Improvement (TSI): TSI is billed on a daily/per acre rate, usually complete 2-3 acres per day.

Boundary Line Marking:​ Billed at an hourly rate, plus materials. Clearly defined boundary lines help prevent future problems as neighboring parcels change hands or harvests occur on these adjacent parcels, your lines will be clearly defined to avoid incidental​ damages from trespass. 

Consultation: On site consultation $100 (waived with contract), Free consult for independent inspection.

Timber Sale Process:
>Meet with Forester to discuss goals and decide if a timber sale is appropriate for your land at that time.
>Sign contract with Forester.
>Forester marks the sale according to landowner goals.
>Put sale out to multiple bidders (sale awarded to highest bidder) or pay-as-cut commences after contract signed.
>Sign a contract with the logger including a performance bond.
>Landowner and Forester are paid prior to harvest at respective rates within a lump sum arrangement or on a bi-weekly basis for pay-as-cut.
>Allow at least a year to harvest under appropriate conditions.
>Logger finishes harvest and cleans up the site according to best management practices, and specifications of the timber sale agreement so the bond can be released, thus completing the transaction.
Better value with more options! 
Whether getting competitive bids or on a pay-as-cut basis, we are able to market your timber to achieve the best return on your investment. Not only getting you the rates you deserve, but in some cases selling your quality timber as veneer!    Working cooperatively with reputable loggers; we are able to bring you the best value by providing scientifically based timber management advice, professional harvesting techniques for a safe clean job, and year-round high timber prices!