Buying Standing Timber
Why Sell Your Standing Timber to Northern MI Forestry?
At Northern MI Forestry, we specialize in buying standing timber from landowners across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We’re committed to being your trusted partner, combining years of expertise with sustainable practices to ensure your land is treated with care. Our focus is on providing fair compensation and a transparent process, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best value for your timber while contributing to the health of your forest.
Full Payment Before Harvesting
We believe in upfront transparency and financial security. Upon signing the agreement, we provide you with a down payment, with the remaining amount paid before any harvesting begins. This ensures that you receive fair compensation for your standing timber without delay.
On-Site Estimates
Our process begins with an evaluation of your property's timber by our experienced team. Each section of your property is assessed comprehensively to provide you with an accurate estimate of its timber value. This detailed approach guarantees that you receive a competitive offer reflective of your timber's quality and quantity.
Sustainable Practices
We prioritize sustainable forestry practices to enhance the health and longevity of your forest. By employing techniques such as thinning and selective harvesting, we promote healthier growth and wildlife habitat. Leaving tops and limb debris after harvesting not only supports wildlife but also fosters new growth, ensuring your forest remains vibrant and resilient.
Kinds of Timber We Buy
Aspen
Aspen or poplar trees are fast-growing and are primarily harvested for pulps, papers, or pallet wood. They are a shade-intolerant species, so they thrive in sunny openings in the forest, which is a great reason to thin out the trees on your property every 7-10 years to allow species like these to grow.
Red Pine
If you have acreage with red pine, we’d like to hear from you! This is our most desired species for harvesting. You can recognize red pine in Michigan as the trees planted in rows. Red pine timber requires periodic thinning to ensure their continued health and optimal growth.
Hardwoods
Though many people think of hardwoods like oak, maple, and walnut as the most valuable type of timber, it is difficult to grow in a straight and harvest-worthy fashion for the most valuable products. Hardwoods in an unmanaged, mixed woods forest usually have many branches and imperfections. This is why we stress that every forest is different, and we need to do an on-site assessment to determine the value of your timber.
Other Softwoods
At Northern MI Forestry, we specialize in harvesting softwoods like spruce, cedar, and fir responsibly across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. We carefully select and remove mature trees to maintain forest health and sustainability. Our approach includes evaluating each stand to determine the best method, whether it's thinning to improve density or selective harvesting for the ecosystem.
