Developing A Personalized Timber Sale Contract

Always use a lawyer, preferably one that has had experience with timber sales contracts. As you would have a forester review the sale, use a lawyer to review the contract. All timber sale contracts should be legally reviewed before being signed. Do not be afraid to use a buyer's contract or deed. Just have it reviewed like any other contract.
All you really want to do is legally convey the timber to the buyer. Again, remember that punitive language should be included in the buyer agreements to protect your interest against contract violations.
To Conclude...
All contracts have to be signed and witnessed to include the date of signatures, two witnesses attesting to the signatures, and the signatures of you and the buyer. The contract should be signed in duplicate, one kept by you, one given to the buyer.
This report is a guideline for creating a timber sale agreement. It should be understood that the terms of such an agreement needs to be reasonable and realistic. You may be limiting your purchase price or even the ability to sell the tract if restrictions are severe.
One final note. You should sit down with the buyer and discuss all terms prior to the sale. This mutual agreement may be the key to a successful timber sale and certainly will help mitigate future problems.

See Check Step Nine - Sample Timber Sale Contract Template