Sawtooths rarely perform in the wild like they do in peoples yards. I've seen 5 year old trees in a yard loaded while I've seen 10 year old trees just planted and forgotten produce very little. They will grow on most sites but will produce more acorns on the better sites. They don't take competetion...

I've been a forester for 26 years and I don't believe I've ever met a timber buyer like you. Congratulations. I'm done. Got an early morning date with a deer.

Let me add that I have never thought all timber buyers were out to beat somebody - I've got some good friends who are buyers. But you've got to admit that you (or any buyer) are are not going to pay any more than you have to to buy it. Right?

First, I don't have a technician- I do all the work myself (glad you pointed out it was grunt work especially in August in MS). I personally don't know of any consultants who hire $8/hr technicians however I'm sure that a few do. Just like any profession there are good consultants and bad consultant...

I take offense to Timberjack's statement that 10% is a ridiculous amount for a consultant to charge for timber sale administration. Marking a stand (based on the landowner's objectives), preparing a timber sale prospectus (yes with stand, stock tables, and an"Invitation to Bid"), maps and then monit...

Are you clearcutting, diameter limit, or selling marked timber? I would strongly urge you to hire a consultant- someone to look out for your interests. There is a lot of room for unscrupulous behavior in the timber business. A forestry consultant will not only make you money but will see that your t...