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The Forest Management Center, Inc. is a forestry consulting firm that has successfully helped public and private landowners in 13 states accomplish a wide variety of goals to better manage their woodland through knowledgeable timber harvesting. Reports show that instead of trying to sell their timber themselves or by going directly to a logger, landowners who use a professional forester receive an average 50% higher timber sale price! That turns a $50,000 timber sale into a $75,000 timber sale. And one poorly-planned sale can leave your property desolate for over 30 years. On average, our clients generate $80,000 over 10 years, as opposed to a one-time cut of $23,000 (or $11,500 for those that don't use a forester) that leaves no chance for future revenue. In addition, we plan our clients' timber sales in such a way that the forest is actually IMPROVED after the harvest bhy also cutting out undesirable trees. To attain these remarkable results, we send our timber sale packages to over 85 reputable timber buyers, and use a bidding system that definitively generates the highest bids possible for the timber.

Here are the results from some of our most recent sales. You’ll clearly see the huge difference in price that timber buyers are willing to pay for timber, emphasizing the importance of using a forester to put your timber out for bid.

Lowest bidder - $34,000............Highest bidder - $60,100

Lowest bidder - $39,650...........Highest bidder - $101,504

Lowest bidder - $25,659...........Highest bidder - $58,176

Lowest bidder - $20,919...........Highest bidder - $87,730

But getting you an exceptional price for your timber isn’t all we do. We also handle all permits related to your timber sale, and require the logger to have insurance, as well as provide us with a performance bond which is held until the harvesting is completed, ensuring that your property is left in the same or better condition as it was before the sale. We also inspect the property throughout the sale to make certain that the logging is being performed in a satisfactory manner. We literally take care of every aspect of your sale, so that your only concern is to cash your check. It is our goal to assist ALL landowners in the wise use and management of their property, by providing professional advice and services. We provide our services throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Maryland, West Virginia and surrounding states on a case-by-case basis. If your property has had a poor quality timber sale in the past, we can employ ways to regenerate and revitalize your timber habitat, increasing future timber value and the monetary worth of your woodlot.

Not sure if you have enough timber to make a sale worthwile? Contact us at info@forestmanagementcenter.com or 717.582.4445 to schedule a FREE walkover. One of our foresters will walk over your woodlot (if the property boundary lines are fairly-well marked, you do not have to be present) and provide you with an overview of current property conditions and the potential and/or need for a timber harvest based upon your objectives.

Thinking of buying or selling a parcel of land and need to know the current or future timber value? We provide appraisals for investors, potential land investors and real estate professionals. Our appraisals are based on the latest timber market conditions and normal turn-around time is 1 week, providing you with a fast, detailed value analysis of the timber value. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

See our Client Testimonials to read personal testimonials regarding our services.