Rawlings Consulting Forestry

Each timber sale is uniquely customized. At no obligation, Rawlings Consulting Forestry will review the timber to be sold and provide consultation to ensure that the landowner's financial and forest management objectives are met. Man felling a tree with chainsawLandowners may choose from an array of harvesting techniques ranging from individual tree selection to total harvesting or clear-cuts, and timber may be sold on a lump-sum basis or by the unit. For each timber sale, a package of services is tailored to ensure maximum income from the timber, responsible logging and protection of the ecosystem.

The following is a brief summarization of many services that are provided for a timber sale, each of which can be modified to enhance the sale and adhere to the desired forest management objectives.

  • The relocation and marking of property lines
  • The marking of creek buffers, filter strips and stream side management zones
  • GPS data collection of property corners, creek buffers, and other physical attributes as needed
  • GIS detailed mapping of the timber sale area and access paths
  • The inventory of the merchantable timber
  • The drafting, printing and distribution of the "Invitation to Bid" and the meeting with prospective timber buyers
  • The conducting of the sealed bid timber sale and acceptance of deposit money by the successful bidder
  • Supervision of the preparation of the timber deed or harvesting contract, disbursement of the sale proceeds, and preparation of the closing statement
  • Supervision of the timber harvest to ensure timber sale conditions are met

Professional Timber Sales may be beneficial for:

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  • Private landowners
  • Municipalities
  • Airports
  • Investment firms
  • Individuals wishing to maximizing profits
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