Green Horizons

Two sales from April tell the tale that quality species bring premium prices. While stumpage prices have fallen victim to the same economic woes besetting other markets the past two years, quality species such as walnut (lumber and veneer) and white oak (staves) have remained relatively strong. It's when the sale includes the 'mixed bag' of mixed hardwoods that bids take a turn south. It all depends on market demand. And who better to know market conditions than a consulting forester! To find a consulting forester near you, visit www.missouriforesters.com

Boone County

• 15 acres
• 66 walnut trees
• Estimated volume: 12,796 bd. ft.
• Forester valued the sale at $13,000

Five bids

• $18,980 (accepted)
• $15,005
• $14,600
• $14,350
• $12,150

• Return: $1,265 per acre

Saline County

• 50 acres
• 75 walnut trees; 228 mixed hardwoods (mainly shingle oak)
• Estimated volumes: black walnut - 12,503 bd. ft.;other hardwoods - 53,360 bd. ft.
• Forester valued the sale at $12,500

• $17,922 (accepted)
• $15,700
• $15,438
• $13,018

• Return: $358 per acre

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