Having hired TreeStandForestry myself, I will reiterate all Madison’s points, his honesty and absolute satisfaction with the end product. Great guy, great business. I would throw in this additional point not mentioned in the video. If you’re into wildlife habitat, he’s the guy. The vast majority of foresters are all about the quick sale and trees, then and there, are their only priority. Madison can provide insight on what’s best for the next/future cut… but also has the lens of a wildlife habitat guy on what best suits your species and hunting layout or plans. Very unique and so appreciated.

I've been in the timber industry all my life, and i'm 55, some things in this video I agree with, and a others I don't. In my experience, the forestry sells bring well, but not the best. The highest I've seen is at auctions, sometimes people go crazy. The fairest and safest way, in my opinion, is a logger or mill you can TRUST and cut for a %. Get references if you need too.

Another round of good information here, many ways to skin the cat depending on region and type of timber. I was that guy in IL and have learned so much throughout the process from Madison!

Thank you! Very helpful. Looking into getting into the business in the pacific north west. Appreciate your knowledge. Looking forward to watching more videos.

I have 131 black walnut in West Virgina. Looking at maybe selling them, not sure what walnut is going for now.

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

Walnut is doing really well right now. What part? I do service parts of WV

@bradjenkins932

3 ай бұрын

@@treestandforestry Between Summersville and Beckley. WV.

Thanks for the info! When you take your percentage of the timber sale, does the landowner pay you or does the timber buyer pay you directly?

@treestandforestry

Ай бұрын

Land owner. I work for the client and I want them to know exactly what I am getting paid. This allows for full transparency.

@josefmiller386

Ай бұрын

@@treestandforestry That makes sense. Does landowner have a specified amount of time in their contract with you to cut you a check after they are paid by timber buyers? Just wondering what safe guards are in place for you to ensure you get your agreed percentage of sale and get a better idea of the process of payment once the sale is complete.

@treestandforestry

Ай бұрын

The way my sales are structured is that the buyer is required to put 25% down within two weeks of signing of the contract and then my fee is taken out of that as soon as the Landowner is paid the deposit.

great info do you know anything about arkansas timber sales

@treestandforestry

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately that’s going to be out of my wheelhouse. Best to find a local consultant.

@zeffanayahyisrael8428

2 ай бұрын

thanks for your reply. you hv great videos, I'm just getting into the timber business. I found the opportunity to buy a 28 acre lot of timber trees and imm figuring out what moves I should make

is it common to have them remove the stumps as well?

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

No, the stumps deteriorate after several years.

Any hope for red oak prices? Ive got 130 nice ones in upper Michigan...24-30 inches

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

The prices are soft right now, I’d wait a little bit, in our area they are down around 15% but I’d hope that the prices pick back up in the fall/winter.

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

That being said there are scenarios where high-end red Oak can still bring really good money. I did a sale recently in Northeast Ohio with similar sounding red Oak to yours, and it brought the best price I’ve ever seen red oak bring.

Do any of them go state to state? For instance, is there someone in Montana that might go to another state to buy wood?

@treestandforestry

9 күн бұрын

At times… usually it is just across the state line if the buyer is located close by but not typically more than 2 hrs from mill location.

Being a 5th generation logger of a family that has been logging for over 100 years, theres sooooo much misinformation here lol... as far as missouri logging goes.

What about cutting you're own trees and having buyers come make offers? Does this happen often?

@native_landscapes

3 ай бұрын

You can do it. Logging saw timber hardwoods takes a lot of skill to not damage logs. One mess up can be $1000 mistake.

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

Correct

@everettvitols5690

3 ай бұрын

@@native_landscapes Do you know of any good resources on improving your saw timber hardwood logging skill?

Do you work in south central Kentucky. Wayne county.

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I do not.

@raymondfletcher4784

3 ай бұрын

@@treestandforestry Do you have anyone you could recommend that services that area

That guy logging in the straw hat is scary.

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

I don’t disagree, one of the companies that won the bid on this job had Amish crews. They do good work but it almost scared me to watch. Having cut millions of board feet myself I know how quick something can happen.

You guys take landowners money if we are being honest guys get a good logger and you will be happy this guy is fully of it just trying to get your money for sure seen it to many times

@treestandforestry

24 күн бұрын

😃

@robbyjackson4040

7 күн бұрын

There are plenty of loggers who will screw you too. I think the key with a solid forester is they know what the value is so you won’t be undersold and can manage your expectations in the way the timber is cut and the property is left afterwards. It really depends on the logger, forester, or mill. Basically all can screw you if, it’s just a trade off of what you want from your sale or what risk you’re willing to take.

@BransonCleland

5 күн бұрын

Your right there is but most are pretty good ppl you can normally tell within a few minutes of talk to them

Simple math less fingers in the pie the more the landowner makes find a good logger let them push the wood they want to make the most they can which makes you the most money and we want to give you what you want our name is our livelihood. You don't need a Forester you loose money

@treestandforestry

3 ай бұрын

At times that is the best approach but according to OSU people who sell through a consulting forester get more for their timber. Like to study: ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-37