Green Horizons

Here are two recent sales that once again demonstrate the value a professional forester brings to the landowner.

Schuyler County

• 160 acres
• 1,214 trees
• 171,760 bd. ft. (Doyle Scale)
• Mixed oak
• Consulting forester anticipated bids in the $18 - 20,000 range
• 5 bids received
  • $8,200
  • $13,200
  • $15,200
  • $17,255
  • $29,000
• Return: $181 per acre

Adair County

• 90 acres
• 780 trees
• 119,000 bd. ft. (Doyle Scale)
• Predominantly white and red oak; some potential for veneer
• Consulting forester anticipated bids in the $ 24 - 26,000 range
• 4 bids received
  • $16,100
  • $17,000
  • $18,300
  • $31,000
• Return: $344 per acre

Remember:
Your best strategy is to know what you have and an estimate of its value before you sell.