Selling Your Timber Without Regrets

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As a timber owner, educating yourself regarding the harvest process and the ins and outs of conducting a logging job is paramount to ensuring a profitable, equitable timber harvest. While most logging companies are honest and capable, some attempt to take advantage of land owners through ambiguous or misleading contractual clauses and dishonest language. Arm yourself with knowledge to ensure your timber harvest is successful! Read more »

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Stumpage Bids vs Cutting Timber on the Shares

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There are two primary methods to conduct a timber harvest—buying on the stump and cutting on the shares. While there are pros and cons to each method, it is essential to understand the differences in order to make an informed decision on selling your standing timber. Read more »

Is My Timber Big Enough To Harvest

Big Timber Harvest

Can you wrap your arms around your trees? This simple test is a great way to gauge whether a tree is mature enough to harvest. Still, there is no substitute for having a professional timber buyer assess your woods. Contact Timber Works for a free evaluation. Read more »

Timber Ownership in the US

Line chart showing U.S. hardwood growth versus harvest from 1960 to 2030, where green growth line rises steadily above tan harvest line, illustrating that America’s hardwood forests are expanding faster than they are harvested.

While Federal and State Governments own millions of acres of standing timber in the United States, the share of timber ownership is still overwhelmingly held by the private sector. As a result, the market for standing timber is robust, resilient and surprisingly responsive to market changes. Read more »

Getting the Most for Your Timber Sale

Your Timber Sale

The timber industry is changing rapidly and Timber Works is uniquely suited to take advantage of these changes. We aren’t middle men like most loggers which means we can afford to pay a higher price for your standing timber. We’re so confident in our model that we offer a high price guarantee to our land owners on any standing timber we buy.

What is Standing Timber Worth

white oak logs Standing Timber Worth

Valuing a stand of timber depends heavily on the size and quality of the trees in the woods. It is important to educate yourself on your timber stand and work with a customer-oriented logging company you can trust. Timber Works will provide you with a no obligation assessment of your timber stand, answering all of your questions and explaining every step of the process along the way. Read more »

Forest Management Services

standing hardwoods trees in north america Forest Management Services

Deciding to harvest your timber is an important decision. Ohio Timber Works puts the land owner front and center. We will never pressure you to harvest trees you want to preserve. We strive to balance the needs of the land owner with the continued health and vitality of their timber stand. We take extreme care to minimize our impact while harvesting. We even offer complimentary log road reseeding upon request. Learn more »