On this page, find timber market data, economic tools, succession planning, and professional resources designed to help forest landowners make informed management and financial decisions. Whether you are preparing to sell timber or analyzing the long-term economic contribution of your woodland, the resources below provide the data and guidance you need.
Selling Timber
Learning from experience can be very expensive when it comes to timber sales. Years of growth and value are accumulated in a mature timber stand, and the combined annual income from all those years is frequently marketed in a single transaction. When and how you sell your timber can influence how much money you make, your overall financial plans, the cost of forest regeneration, and other management objectives.
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Market Data & Price Reports
Stay current on market trends. Timber markets are dynamic, and prices can fluctuate based on regional demand, product class, and external economic forces.
- Quarterly Price Report: Access the latest state-wide standing timber (stumpage) prices. Go the 'Quarterly Price Report' page >
- Historic Prices: Track market trends over time, and analyze long-term patterns. Go to the 'Historic Prices' page >
Timber Income & Economic Contribution
Timber management plays a significant role in the local and state economy. Understanding the value of your assets is an important step toward effective stewardship.
- Timber Income Data: Use our compiled data (derived from Forest Service and industry surveys) to estimate both stumpage and delivered values for timber harvested in your county. Go to the 'Timber Income Data' page >
- Economic Contribution Data: Discover how timber production contributes to local employment, industry output, and the overall tax base in your community each year. Go to the 'Economic Contribution Data' page >
Economics & Taxes
Gain a better understanding of the financial and tax implications that come along with owning and managing forestland.
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Succession Planning
Succession and estate planning are important tools for land retention and passing your forestland to the next generation.
Need Professional Assistance?
Timber prices can vary significantly based on your specific location and stand conditions. General reports are excellent for identifying trends, but may not reflect the specific value of your timber assets.
