Stephen A. Chlcote Land & Timber Consulting
814-360-4510
schilcote1223@gmail.com

Timber Cruising

Whether one needs a timber volume estimate for purchasing a tract of land or for an appraisal of the land for investments purposes or eminent domain, purchasing rights of way, I can provide a good working inventory of the timber resources on a tract of land and an estimate of market value.   This Timber Cruise is the first step in any forest managment plan, valuation or timber sale.

A timber volume report will be generated which includes the species, sizes and board foot volumes within those size classes.  Also included will be a report on the timber quality and feasibility of harvest, both important aspects of value above and beyond the timber volumes.

The simplest of reports is this tally I did for a client in Pennsylvania who had a small woodlot that needed a harvest.  By making a tally available to a potential buyer, I am able to present to that buyer what measure of board feet of what species is marked for sale.  I leave it up to the buyer to decide for himself what the quality level of the boards will be.

Valley Youth House Orefield Timber Tally
Species # Trees Board Feet
Red Oak 102          34,500
White Oak 10             3,100
Chestnut Oak 5             1,500
Sugar Maple 12             2,300
Poplar 18             7,900
Ash 29             7,200
total 158          48,600