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General Forestry => Ask The Forester => Topic started by: DPR on February 24, 2006, 09:33:42 AM

Title: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: DPR on February 24, 2006, 09:33:42 AM
I am currently looking for a provider to complete a selective cut in a 20 acre section of woods that I own in Leslie, Michigan.  The woods have matured and our goal is develop better habitat for the wildlife - primarily Deer and Turkey. Does anyone know who I could contact to get a bid on the timber?

Thank you - DR.
Title: Re: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: Tom on February 24, 2006, 09:42:35 AM
Wecome DPR,
Entertain yourself with a search  through the old threads while you are waiting.   There is a lot of stuff that may pertain to your project.  Much of it is on the "ask the Forester" board but the education board is good too. 

What you could do is start with the "Find a Forester" link at the top of the page.  That is a something we've been trying to get started and there are actually some contacts on there.  Your County Forester (find in the phone book) is one of the best local contacts you can make.  He/she can make suggestions themselves and almost always have a list of Foresters on hand.  That's your tax dollars at work.  You might as well get a little from them.  :D

We have some really good foresters here too.  They may not be close, but can give advice.
Title: Re: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: Jeff on February 24, 2006, 11:17:18 AM
We have the best Forester in Michigan! Thats pretty close. :)  :) Welcome to the forum DPR.
Title: Re: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: DPR on February 24, 2006, 12:52:55 PM
Jeff B
Thank you for the response.  Can you give me a name / phone number?
Thank you,
DPR
Title: Re: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: SwampDonkey on February 24, 2006, 03:26:12 PM
Welcome aboard DPR. I'm sure you'll link up with some good help if ya stick around. As Tom suggested, have a read through some of the boards, or use the board search function. You probably have lots of questions and maybe some thread has some answers your looking for. This forum is packed full of info and some great folks.
Title: Re: New Member Looking for Timber Buyer
Post by: Sunfield Hardwood on March 01, 2006, 09:33:29 PM
Hi DPR, I live in Sunfield ,about 30mi. west of leslie,my email address is in my profile, Iwould be glad to bid on your timber, I use small equipment and horses if nessasary. we can cut as much or as little as you would like while making your woodlot more attractive to wildlife.