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re: Second Thinning questions - Where's Hammertime?
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:03 pm to dat yat
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:03 pm to dat yat
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I'm in sandy hills that never get wet. You sayin there may be a premium in winter or spring flooding?
Prices typically will be a little higher if you can cut it during the winter when it's wet.
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Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:11 pm to dat yat
Yes, there is almost always, like 99% of the time, a premium in the winter. If it's bullet proof ground hold off until the mills are begging for wood. Typically 1st Quarter. That may not happen this year or even the next, but it sounds as though you have a window of a couple of years to execute a sale. Also, unless you're very knowledgeable about what to look for during the operation, I would recommend hiring a consultant. A good consultant will earn their fee and protect your interests. It's not always about the highest price either when it comes to a thinning. I would be willing to take a discounted price for the right logger to cut on me. A consultant will help you find the right contractor.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:15 pm to Palo Gaucho
FYI, I'm not a consultant. 
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:15 pm to Palo Gaucho
Yeah, and we cant give pine away right now. All the mills around here have more than they want right now.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:20 pm to Langston
Surprisingly, I've got a few mills calling me needing pine and paying decent prices. I guess people have shifted to hardwood.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 4:10 pm to Palo Gaucho
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A consultant will help you find the right contractor.
They will, but for a price. Other landowners in your area can help you find the right one also. Talk to everyone you know who has timber and don't be afraid to ask questions. I would say hire a consultant if you live away from the property and can't keep an eye on it. But if you live within an hour or so don't waste your money.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 4:48 pm to Smokehouse
The consultant is what I was what I meant by forrester. He was going to hire the loggers, shop the timber to the various mills (pulp, cns, etc) and supervise to make sure they leave the right stand of crop trees.
I live two hours away in New Orleans, so I want a forester/consultant.
My main questions were answered, and more. Operator select is normal, get a consultant, and I'll try to limit his fee to 10%, and wait til prices rise in a wet season.
Thanks.
I live two hours away in New Orleans, so I want a forester/consultant.
My main questions were answered, and more. Operator select is normal, get a consultant, and I'll try to limit his fee to 10%, and wait til prices rise in a wet season.
Thanks.
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