How Do I Go About SELLING MY TIMBER?

1.Hire a Registered Forester or Consultant to Help With the Planning and Sale of Your Timber

2. Develop a Forest Management Plan- Properly managed forests yield more timber, have a higher net present value 

3. Pre-Harvest Planning - Pre-harvest planning will ensure that your forest management objectives and goals are not compromised. It will reduce opportunities for misunderstandings between you and the buyer 

4. Determine a Selling Method - Timber is generally sold by one of two methods: negotiation or sealed bid. You should seek the advice of your Register Forester or Consultant Forester to determine which method is best for you and your harvesting objective. 

5. Have a Contract - A written contract is essential and will reduce surprises to both you and the buyer 

6. Monitor the Harvest - You or your agent should frequently inspect the harvesting operation to ensure the contract terms are being fulfilled.

For Information on Buying or Selling Land contact G. Kent Morris, ALC, RF at                          (706) 457-0090