Green Horizons

Putnam County

• 110 acres
• 891 mixed hardwoods (50 per-cent white oak)
• Estimated volume: 89,181 bd.ft.
• Estimated volume: 128,000 bd. ft.
• Forester valued the sale at $21,500
• 4 bids
• $22,151
• $19,682
• $19,301
• $12,877
• Return: $195 per acre

Randolph County

• 35 acres
• 290 mixed hardwoods (>50 per-cent pin oak; some swamp white and white oak)
• Estimated volume: 42,800 bd.ft.
• Forester valued the sale at $5,250
• 3 bids
• $5,650
• $3,951
• $2,800
• Return: $161 per acre

Boone County

• 37 acres
• 187 mixed hardwoods (pin oak, white oak, walnut, black oak, soft maple and sycamore)
• Estimated volume: 39,400 bd.ft.
• Forester valued the sale at $7,430
• 3 bids
• $8,800
• $7,619
• $5,328
• Return: $238 per acre

Despite what the consulting forester called ‘low value’ sales, it is clear that knowing what you have to sell and seeking competitive bids is the only way to ensure top dollar for your trees!