| Benefits from Harvesting Timber |
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Are you thinking about selling some timber? Maybe you have been approached by a timber buyer or logger. Timber harvest is a very important activity, and the way in which it is done can affect the future condition of the forest for a very long time. Take time to look carefully at what is involved. Get questions answered before costly mistakes are made.
Careful timber sale planning, contract preparation, and administration can assure your goals and best interests are met. You will want to be sure you get the best possible price, that the job is conducted in an environmentally sound manner, and that your property is left in the best condition to meet your future goals. Oregon Forest Practices Act rules must be followed. For more information on forest rules and regulations, contact your local ODF office.
Many landowners choose to retain the services of a consultant to help them successfully conduct their sale. Consultants can provide an appraisal of the estimated volume and value of your timber and market logs to get you the maximum value. Your consultant can handle any aspect of a timber sale from planning, layout, contract development and administration, logging supervision, marketing, record keeping, and reforestation. Additional timber sale, log price and scaling information...
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension has developed material to help landowners preparing to harvest timber. These publications are available from your county Extension office. In addition, periodic workshops and seminars are conducted to provide information to landowners regarding forest management activities. A schedule is available from OSU Extension.
A list of local consultants is available from:
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