By all means, become totally involved in the timber sale. But you still should seek a professional partner for help. You and the experienced partner you choose will ultimately have to determine what trees need to be cut or left, how they should be harvested and their volumes and value. Remember, the language of tree volume and value can be very confusing.
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Find a forester who knows this language and listen to him!
Studies show that timber sellers using a professional forester get up to 50 percent more per sale. A forester who sells trees for a living and practices within your sale area is your best partner; he will know timber product grades and values; he will be familiar with local timber buyers and the general market. Private foresters usually offer their services on a fee basis. Timber owners often find this expense more than offset by the higher selling price received for their timber.
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