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 |