Green Horizons Newsletter - AgEBB

Green Horizons

Volume 10, Number 2
Spring 2006

The Bid Box

Saline County:

  • On approximately 200 acres
  • 1,041 mixed hardwood trees containing an estimated volume of 186,900 board feet (Doyle scale)
  • Plus 149 walnut trees containing an estimated volume of 22,976 board feet (Doyle scale)
  • Four bids ranged from $36,062 to $63,550
  • Return per acre: $318

Boone County:

  • On approximately 15 acres
  • 51 sycamore trees containing an estimated volume of 11,780 board feet (Doyle scale)
  • Plus 48 walnut trees containing an estimated volume of 5,665 board feet (Doyle scale)
  • Two bids: $4,539 and $7,852
  • Return per acre $524

Remember: If you are considering selling timber from your land, your best strategy is to know what you have and an estimate of its value before you sell.


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