How to Sell an Acre of Pine Trees
Pine trees growing on your property can be a valuable source of income. If you have an acre or more of mature pine trees, you can sell them with a little bit of research and sales skills. While you'll need to call a forester to get an expert opinion about the health and potential price of your trees, you've got two choices when you decide to sell the trees. You can contract the forester to handle the sales process for you or you can attempt to sell the trees yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Locate a forester in your area. You should be able to contact your state forester commission for a list of approved foresters near you. Schedule an appointment to have a forester view your trees. The forester will determine the approximate value of your acre of trees based on the diameter of the trunks and the height of the tree.
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Discuss the estimate with the forester after his appointment. Consider hiring the forester to manage the sale for you. Professional foresters can get you the best price for your pine trees. They can also manage your land for you, planting young trees, maintaining a marketable pine grove and overseeing the sale of the next generation of trees. If you are determined to sell the trees yourself, ask the forester for recommendations of potential buyers.
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Research lumber companies near you. Since it can be expensive to haul trees, you'll get the best price from companies closer to you.
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Contact local furniture companies, craftsmen, carpenters and wood workers. Also, locate art programs, wood shops, furniture workshops and local farms. These people might want to buy your pine trees for use in a farm building, furniture class, sculpture or other project.
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Discuss the sale process with interested parties. How will the trees be harvested and hauled away? If you're selling to a large lumber company, they will most likely take care of these details. If you're selling to a small company or a school program, someone will need to make arrangements to have the trees cut and hauled. Once you have agreed upon the details, draw up a contract and present it to the buyer to sign.
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