Green Horizons

Two sales from this past fall are representative of the strong market for quality timber, including such species as black walnut and silver maple. In both cases the harvested trees were marked by a forester, and an estimate of volume and value given to the landowner.

Boone County:

• 148 trees, from approximately 5 acres
• 35,105 board feet (estimated volume, Doyle scale)
• Mostly silver maple, some cottonwood and sycamore
• One bid received -- $3600
• Return per acre: $720 for harvesting mature timber

Montgomery County:

• 422 trees, from approximately 26 acres
• 129,936 board feet (estimated volume, Doyle scale)
• More than half were silver maple, with other bottomland species also included; plus several black walnut
• Bids ranged from $12,647 to $23,850
• Return per acre: $917

Remember: If you are considering selling timber from your land, always remember that your best preparation prior to selling your timber is to know what you have and an estimate of its value.