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Oregon State University Extension has several practical publications on logging and selling timber. You can get these publications in hard copy from your local OSU Extension office, or from the Online Catalog.

Timber harvesting can be used to achieve a number of different objectives for your woodland property. In any case, there are many things to consider when managing a timber sale.

Choosing a logging contractor for a harvest operation is an important decision. How do you go about selecting the right person for your property and your particular project?

Logging and selling timber can be intimidating for small woodland owners who do not have a lot of experience in this process. This publication discusses the unique aspects of small-scale harvesting and offers some information to help you through the process.

This publication describes basic principles of contract law as applied to planting growing maintaining harvesting road construction, maintenance, and repair and selling logs and timber. Includes definitions of common contract terms and sample contracts.

Managing woodland property offers you the opportunity to harvest a variety of products, depending on timber quality and quantity, harvest economics, and market availability. Among these products are saw logs (for lumber or plywood), peeler logs (for plywood), pulpwood, fuelwood, poles, piling, and posts.

Guides owners of small woodlands in choosing harvest options most appropriate for their timber and property characteristics. Factors discussed include: timber size and volume/acre, site topography, production potential, cost of production, road access, stream protection, site disturbance, and availability of contractors.

Oregon is fire country. With our hot, dry summers and abundant fuels, it is not a matter of if a wildfire will occur, but when. Wildfire can threaten homes, property and lives. But it also plays important ecological roles, such as reducing fuels and recycling nutrients.

The chainsaw, along with a planting shovel, is probably the most recognized and used tool in any forestry management regime. The publication discusses the aspects of correct usage of a chain saw, including felling and bucking techniques and the required safety features and operations.

Consulting foresters work for you to provide forest management services, including the development of management plans, marking and administration of timber sales, forest management recommendations and many other services. To find the right consultant, ask candidates questions about their approach to your specific needs.

This spreadsheet allows you to enter the specifications of up to 4 log purchase orders. Then you can enter various log length/diameter combinations from your trees and compare the values to determine which mill is best suited for your timber.