What Kind Of Forestry Services Does A Consulting Forester Provide?
Timber Sales - A consulting forester knows timber and stays current on timber markets. He knows who buys what kinds of products in your area and knows what kind of job they do. He can get you the best price for your timber and make sure that your woods, your land, and your interests are protected. Included in this may be:
Timber Marking - By selectively marking your timber for you, a consultant helps you sell only those trees which are mature or need to be harvested at this time. This will leave your better, young trees to grow for the future. By you preselecting the trees to be removed and not leaving the choice to a timber buyer, you will be able to help preserve the beauty of your woods to enjoy in future generations.
Timber Cruising - If timber marking is not needed or wanted, the consultant can cruise your timber to tell you exactly how much volume and the grade of what you have to sell.
Appraisals - The consultant can tell you what your timber should be worth and then help you get the most for it when you sell it.
Sale Representation - The consultant can represent you in the actual timber sale, from beginning to end, including:
Forest Management Planning - A consultant can meet with you and help you plan the future of your forestland. A properly managed forest not only provides timber benefits, but also natural beauty, wildlife, recreation and high quality water. After determining your personal goals and objectives, the consultant can walk over your property with you and help you prepare a professional plan to help meet your woodland goals for the future.
Trespass Investigations - Did you know that under Mississippi law (Sec. 95-5-10), if someone crosses your property line and cuts timber on your property without your permission that you are entitled to at least double market value, and in some cases extra punitive damages, along with reforestation expenses. A consultant can estimate the volume and value of any timber illegally cut or removed from your property and then help you recover damages.
Expert Witness Testimony - In cases of timber trespass, theft, or other legal issues related to forestland, a consultant can provide expert witness testimony in court on your behalf.
Other Services - Consultants may also provide other services such as vendor services for tree planting, site preparation, or timber stand improvement. Consultants may also specialize in other services related to timberland. In Mississippi we have members that provide additional services in timberland real estate, timberland appraisal, arborist services, drone services, and more.
Timber Sales - A consulting forester knows timber and stays current on timber markets. He knows who buys what kinds of products in your area and knows what kind of job they do. He can get you the best price for your timber and make sure that your woods, your land, and your interests are protected. Included in this may be:
Timber Marking - By selectively marking your timber for you, a consultant helps you sell only those trees which are mature or need to be harvested at this time. This will leave your better, young trees to grow for the future. By you preselecting the trees to be removed and not leaving the choice to a timber buyer, you will be able to help preserve the beauty of your woods to enjoy in future generations.
Timber Cruising - If timber marking is not needed or wanted, the consultant can cruise your timber to tell you exactly how much volume and the grade of what you have to sell.
Appraisals - The consultant can tell you what your timber should be worth and then help you get the most for it when you sell it.
Sale Representation - The consultant can represent you in the actual timber sale, from beginning to end, including:
- Drawing up a timber sale contract to meet your specific situation
- Advertising the timber
- Contacting the appropriate buyers
- Showing the timber to buyers
- Opening bids
- Awarding the timber sale contract.
- The consultant can also make logging inspections to see that the contract is being followed and that your woods and property are being protected.
Forest Management Planning - A consultant can meet with you and help you plan the future of your forestland. A properly managed forest not only provides timber benefits, but also natural beauty, wildlife, recreation and high quality water. After determining your personal goals and objectives, the consultant can walk over your property with you and help you prepare a professional plan to help meet your woodland goals for the future.
Trespass Investigations - Did you know that under Mississippi law (Sec. 95-5-10), if someone crosses your property line and cuts timber on your property without your permission that you are entitled to at least double market value, and in some cases extra punitive damages, along with reforestation expenses. A consultant can estimate the volume and value of any timber illegally cut or removed from your property and then help you recover damages.
Expert Witness Testimony - In cases of timber trespass, theft, or other legal issues related to forestland, a consultant can provide expert witness testimony in court on your behalf.
Other Services - Consultants may also provide other services such as vendor services for tree planting, site preparation, or timber stand improvement. Consultants may also specialize in other services related to timberland. In Mississippi we have members that provide additional services in timberland real estate, timberland appraisal, arborist services, drone services, and more.