Having some trees logged

[modn]

Why not work on having him bring out the tops/firewood as part of the deal?

A nice big pile where you need it.

That will be part of the deal as we talked yesterday and will pound out a contract today. He won't bring out the actual tops as I can't blame him and I can go get them. He will bring me a tandem load of firewood though. It is looking good though and we are on the same wave length so I feel a bit better. He also invited me to come back every day if you need to and to not be afraid to speak up if there is something you don't like. Of course I have no problem doing that, but it is good to hear though. The next door neighbor is extremely happy and even bought him (the logger)a carhart jacket to show his appreciation. He also stated the mills were paying him roughly on average $1000/m for average Cherry. He is in the ballpark.

 

[booboo]

Watch what you're being told cherry is going for carefully. Sounds like the guy is being straight up with you but pay attention. I was told by a log buyer the other day that lower grade cherry is dropping fast. It wasn't that important to me since the lot we're on has no cherry but the markets are changing fast.

Just my .02

 

[johninky]

Not to hijack this thread but the family farm in NE Ohio has a fair amount of ash. I am thinking about having it cut because of the EAB infestation, which hasn't affected the ash trees as of yet. A local farmer is interested in the ash. Wondering what a fair price is for the ash. The local guy will do all the work but has essentially no transportation cost as the logs will literally be dragged from the woods onto his father's property where they will be milled. I was thinking .25pbf. Too cheap or too high?

 

[modn]

Watch what you're being told cherry is going for carefully. Sounds like the guy is being straight up with you but pay attention. I was told by a log buyer the other day that lower grade cherry is dropping fast. It wasn't that important to me since the lot we're on has no cherry but the markets are changing fast.

Just my .02

He did state that and also said the Hard maple has been dropping a little but is still strong. I will be paying attention until we strike a deal and then when it's done.

 

[LEES WOODC]

Most all hardwood prices are in the crapper now. If it were me I wood hold on till things got better. Not looking good for at least a year. Check NYSDEC website for stumpage prices in your area of NY.

 

[SuperDuty335]

The mills that are buying are paying $25/ton for pine and $12/ton for pulpwood down here.

 

[modn]

He has been in there for a week now and is doing as he said he would and by the contract. He figures another week to go. I will meet with him tomorrow to show him where I want my load of firewood logs. I have been back numorous times and it isn't tore up too much at all and is pretty clean for being in the middle of it. Bottom line...I'm happy for now.

 

[bradstr]

Any pictures of the job being done?

 

[goatchin]

:agree2:

 

[H2C]

Video Resource

He has been in there for a week now and is doing as he said he would and by the contract. He figures another week to go. I will meet with him tomorrow to show him where I want my load of firewood logs. I have been back numorous times and it isn't tore up too much at all and is pretty clean for being in the middle of it. Bottom line...I'm happy for now.

MODN, sounds like you have a very nice place and I appreciate all your efforts to protect it. I am interested in forestry management and wish I had my own wooded acreage (trying to prepare for a future acquisition...or so I hope). However, in doing some research I found this site (Forestry Video and Natural Resource) and just wanted to share some great educational videos such as this one on Managing Your Woodlot:

http://www.forestryvideos.net/series/managing-your-woodlot-the-complete-nine-part-series/view

My apologies if this is "old hat" to all of you but I found it very interesting as a newcomer. (Love those trees!)

Merry Christmas.

 

[modn]

Any pictures of the job being done?

Sometime this week I should be able to get some as I'm off until January 5th. I couldn't get any before as I was usually hurried to get back there before the sun went down.

 

[hammerlogging]

Glad to hear its going well and you are satisfied. getting your timber logged is a big decision and as long as you're happy its a success. As you've been warned, there's potentially lots of ways to get screwed, but theres also lots of honest operators, and I'm glad you're happy with the work.