I have 35 acres in northwest Arkansas (walnut, cedar, and oak). I want to sell trees either for timber or firewood. How would I go about finding a buyer?
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In my area we have a weekly local publication called the Pennysaver. All kinds of businesspeople put ads in. You can also use Craigslist. Craigslist is free, and there is a small fee for the Pennysaver.
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems:
*Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the owner in small jobs, such as a few acres of trees, as their costs in insurance, machinery and workers are very high.
*Some companies may be interested in a larger project if the land owner pays the company, however, the land owner might then find that the company sells the trees to lumber companies. The tree company then has the tree removal payment and the lumber sale payment, as well.
*Insurance liabilities on both sides can be very high as tree removal is a dangerous job and companies must carry high insurance costs for injury to workers and property. The property owner may face injury and damage costs, and legal problems, as well. Tree removal companies are required to carry insurance and bond for their company and workers but this does not mean the property owner does not need coverage for the property and possible injuries etc.
*Depending on the area or state of the property, the owner may face permit requirements, historic, cultural and other limitations in removing trees from a property.
So, an answer to your question is not simple. You may find a tree removal service by putting an ad on Craigslist, etc., but you still face all the issues above with no guarantees.
*Frequently property owners may find they need an attorney to address the issues and prepare a contract. You should discuss your plans with an attorney familiar with land use and then make an informed decision.
A caveat here-be careful not to provide the property address or even the general location of the trees to any company or person you might find from Craigslist, etc., before signing a contract. You may find that someone has removed the trees from your property without your knowledge.
I would put an ad in the paper or use Craigslist for free.
Since you have 35 acres it may be possible for you to sell your timber. It will all depend on what timber buyers are looking for in Arkansas. You will need to be very careful who you deal with and what information you give them.
Here is the web site for the Arkansas Forestry Commission and it would to your benefit to read everything on their site before making any other moves;
forestry.arkansas.gov/
Here is a site that lists logging companies in your state so you may be able to locate someone in your area:
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