| Selling timber is an opportunity that occurs only two or three times in the life of a stand of timber. Factors that impact timber prices are
- time of harvest
- method of harvest
- method of sale
- market demand
Long Forestry Consultants can provide you with all the services required to maximize profits from your timber sale. We provide
- inventory cruises
- market data
- appraisals for sales, pre-harvest activities such as boundary demarcation, Streamside Management Zone designation, and road planning, construction, and access
- regular inspections of all harvest operations to ensure protection of client’s interests
We have extensive experience in appraisal, marketing, and oversight of timber sales. Whether it’s clear-cuts or thinning, lump-sum or by the unit, our understanding of market conditions and stumpage trends allows us to maximize the financial returns on your timber.
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Click on the icons below to see videos of timber harvesting equipment in action. Patience, it may take a minute or two to download.
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Some sites require specialized equipment to perform operations efficiently and within environmental regulations. Below are pictures of some of the various types of equipment which may be required on sites which may be wet or steep. To do a job right, you need the right tools, and we can match the right logger to the needs of your tract.
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| Saw-head Buncher Feller |
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| Saw-head Track Feller |
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| Clamp Skidder |
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| Grapple Skidder |
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| Loader w/de-limber and buck saw |
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Environmental Regulations
Many of the forest harvest and management operations are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers, as well as by numerous state, county, and local regulations and ordinances. Below are photos of some of the regulated operations.
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| Culvert Installation and Creek Crossings |
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| Temporary Bridges |
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| Wetlands and Endangered Species |
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