The forestry division of the tennessee department of agriculture produces a quarterly newsletter which includes delivered prices for various species groups in three regions of the state.
Tennessee hardwood timber prices.
Current one year ago ten years ago.
The following prices shall be paid for logs delivered to the millat 68 west chapel rd asheville nc you can find directionson our home page.
All trees average 154 bf tree.
22 74 24 56 1 82 29 41 6 67 mixed hardwood sawtimber.
30 65 30 82 0 17 23 43 7 22 source.
Refer to a hardwood log grading handbook taylor 2009 available at.
The tms market news bulletin 2q2020.
Minimum diameter 10 maximum diameter on butt end 30.
Sample timber contract for tennessee.
High grade 930 635 380 medium grade 505 380 260 low grade 260 230 165.
This sale features 35 poplar and 38 oak species.
Pricing is in board feet which can be determined using the doyle scale measuring chart located below.
2q20 2q19 up dn 2q10 up dn pine sawtimber.
Thus far only the most current bulletin is available online.
If mills don t need wood prices go down.
First even though statewide or regional prices can provide a taste of the level and trends of prices what your timber is worth is somewhat dependent on local market conditions.
We are now buying many species and grades of hardwood saw logs.
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Mills mills are the foundation of established timber markets because they determine what products can be.
If mills need wood prices go up.
The actual sale area is estimated at 44 acres containing approximately 193 426 boardfeet of hardwood and pine sawtimber.
Prices are subject to change on short notice.
If your timber grows near a lot of mills your timber might command a higher price than if the timber were far from mills or close to only one or two mills.
Log gradingis important because it helps buyers and sellers settle on a fair price for a load of logs.
The tract is located on upland with good access.
This is a hardwood and pine sawtimber and pulpwood clearcut on a tract totaling 101 acres.
Hardwood logs not meeting specs are paid at 80 m or culled aspen basswood.
Size of timber large trees bring high prices size of tract larger acreages are preferred skid log dragging distance.
Timber prices are directly affected by the forces of supply and demand.
However there are several other factors that influence the price of timber by region.
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Call the division of forestry at 615 837 5430 for back issues.