When to Sell Black Walnut Trees Understanding Hardwood Prices in 2025

Black walnut foliage and bark

With few exceptions, Ohio Timber Works prefers to harvest black walnut timber in the winter season. This is the case because black walnut has a dynamic and active sap layer which directly affects the value of the tree and the marketability of the harvested trees when you decide to Sell Black Walnut Trees. This affects the quality and marketability of the log and lumber. Trees are worth more when they are harvested after the leaves have fallen, then the energy from the leaves returns to the tree
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Upcoming Walnut Quarantine Expansion Looming

thousand cankers disease in black walnut

Over a dozen states have enacted intrastate, interstate or both types quarantines on Black Walnut. With the introduction of Butler County to the growing list of quarantined counties in throughout the east, there is good reason for landowners in that region to be proactive about the harvesting of their timber. Read more »

Soil Maintenance Practices and Logging

soil erosion prevention

While not always necessary, when logging steep grades and inclines, certain simple practices should be employed to ensure the integrity of the soil once logging timber has been completed.

Our company implements the latest methods in soil preservation both during and after logging. Read more »

Beautiful Walnut Slabs

black walnut slab table with metal base

Black Walnut slabs are an increasingly popular choice for a wide variety of design purposes including table tops, counters, and other decor purposes. Black Walnut makes particularly interesting slabs due to its rich, dark heartwood contrasted against the light sapwood and rough natural bark. Timber Works can custom cut walnut slabs to meet your exact specs. Read more »

Thousand Cankers Disease

thousand cankers as seen in black walnut trees

Thousand cankers disease is a relatively new fungal infection that seems to have an affinity for Walnut trees. The disease is a combination of damage caused by a native beetle, coupled with a canker producing fungal infection. While the disease itself is rarer than Emerald Ash Borer and Walnut trees seem at least partially capable of fending off an infection, it is still a growing concern among foresters and members of the forest products industry. Read more »

Kiln-Dried, Hardwood Slabs

kiln dried hardwood slabs

Live edged, hardwood slabs make a bold statement in home and office design. They are used by craftsmen to make tables, furniture and as unique accents throughout a space. Our hardwood slabs are wide, left with their live bark edges intact and machine planed down to standard thicknesses so they’re ready for your project. Read more »

Select and Better Black Walnut

black walnut lumber

Our main niche is quarter sawn white oak but grade black walnut isn’t far behind. Walnut lumber is a sought after material by wood workers, cabinet builders and flooring manufacturers alike for it’s rich color and warm tone. It is heavy and strong yet easily worked. Finished it is one of the most beautiful hardwoods in North America. We have a good supply of select and better, kiln-dried walnut available …