Timber logging question

[rodandgun83]

Is there a minimum that loggers are willing to cut. My idea is to purchase a tract that is all pines and see if a logger would be willing to cut in my driveway and homesite which may total 3 acres when its done if not more. My idea was to log it and in return put what I made towards clean up and grading. Is this a fantasy more than reality? Any ideas/suggestion?

[Slaya]

If you had some additional acreage to thin or cut, that would sweeten the pot. Here, the cost of moving in the equipment would be cost prohibitive to get a crew in for 3 acres worth. There are some land clearing folks that will pay something or deduct the timber from the clearing costs, in exchange for the wood, but usually well below market price for the timber.

[Glenn]

Good luck. I can't get anyone to come thin/cut 12 acres. If you can convince someone to come do 3 I'm gonna bust a spring.

[deerslayerjohn]

Is there a minimum that loggers are willing to cut. My idea is to purchase a tract that is all pines and see if a logger would be willing to cut in my driveway and homesite which may total 3 acres when its done if not more. My idea was to log it and in return put what I made towards clean up and grading. Is this a fantasy more than reality? Any ideas/suggestion?

You might try Wilkerson Logging in Hickory Grove SC. If they can't, they might know some small logger that might log small lots.

[Timberman22]

PM GBelly.....he specializes in 3 acre tracts.

[Gourmet Gobbler]

How many acres total? If over 20 and there is value, why not thin the whole place? It costs hundreds, if not thousands of dollars to relocate equipment.

[raybird]

I cut a load of hardwood myself and had a hauler take it to the mill. Waiting on my small check now.

[rodandgun83]

How many acres total? If over 20 and there is value, why not thin the whole place? It costs hundreds, if not thousands of dollars to relocate equipment.

Not over 20. 10 acres. I want to keep a buffer around the property as much as possible

[rodandgun83]

I cut a load of hardwood myself and had a hauler take it to the mill. Waiting on my small check now.

I thought about doing the same. Plus theres a paper mill down the road.

[Moonlight Hunter]

I cut a load of hardwood myself and had a hauler take it to the mill. Waiting on my small check now.

That is your best bet. And Slaya is on point as well.

[TheVisorGuy]

On my 70 acres I just bought I wanted to do a small clear cut area maybe 10 acres in the back, then thin the remainder and have them clear 3-4 acres for my homesite. My timber guy told me that was fine but my problem would come 15 years or so later when the replanted clear cut was ready for its first thinning. He said I would likely have a hard time finding a logger to haul their equipment in to thin less than 20 acres.

My plan is to clear cut 20 acres and replant, thin the remainder, then proceed from there.

[cole2011]

I found a guy in chapin to cut 2.5 acres of just woods and he ended up sending me a check for a little over a 1000.00 pm me and I’ll try and find a number on the guy

[uga_dawg]

Talk to your neighbor if he has any timber

[Quackhead22]

Find someone that clears land and has the ability to sell the timber. A man with a track hoe, chainsaw and log trailer would love that job.


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[FHF]

I attempted the same thing. Good luck!

[possumwhiskey]

It’ll cost $10k-$12k for clearing/grading after the timber guys leave.