Cutting and Milling Trees

[sparas84]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum so I apologize in advance for any ignorant questions.  I have just purchased a 1.3 acre residential lot in Atlanta, GA.  I have quite a few trees that I need to be cleared.  The initial option that crossed my mind is to just pay to have it cleared but I started wondering if the trees could prove useful to any timber/lumber/milling companies.  I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on finding someone that would have a mutual benefit to removing and keeping the timber/lumber from my yard that I could reach out to and save me the cost of just paying someone to knock down and remove the trees.

Thanks.

[Magicman]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum sparas84, and the only ignorant questions are unasked questions.

Your tree clearing might involve city ordinances, neighboring property owners, etc.  There may be several FF members here that might be interested.

[Chuck White]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, sparas84

[Clark]

It seems unlikely that you wouldn't be able to find someone to take the logs once they are horizontal.  You may have to pay to get them into the horizontal position, especially considering the size of the lot and any nearby property and utilities. On top of it, MM brings up a good point about local restrictions.

Clark

[sparas84]

Thanks. 

I've researched all the Tree Ordinances and from that angle I'm good with all the conditions.

I know that it varies greatly but in terms of clearing trees do most companies remove one by one or remove multiple at a time to increase efficiency?

[mad murdock]

Welcome Sparas84.  As to your questions about trees, much depends on species, size, and quality of the tree (log).  The other factor is who is in your area that buys the type of logs that would be produced from the trees you are taking down.  Updateing your profile with your location would help other members some.  Most people in the logging or mill business (large commercial), are looking for truckloads of logs to be sent to a mill, or produced off a lot.  Your parcel being as small as it is, and if has been residential for years, may present some issues with a mill as to worries about hidden metal in the logs, etc.  I don;t think your trees would be worth a lot, unless they were some high grade hardwood, such as Blak walnut, or Really nice export or veneer grade oak or maple or again walnut, etc, etc.  If they are softwood, they would have to be in a fairly dense stand with minimal limbs on the main portion of the tree (except the crown), to be of any sizeable value.  If you just have a load or 2, of average wood, might be hard to get someone to take it out, just for the cost of giving them the wood, (without you having to pay extra for the service).  If you want stumps removed as well, that is a whole 'nother matter entirely.  Extra expense for the guy taking the trees, and more equipment needed to do the job. Really not enough info on your first 2 requests to give good advice.  If you think you have valuable wood, then maybe get a county forester to come look at your lot, and see what they recommend.  They don't cost anything, as it is a gubment service. 

[clww]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

[GAmillworker]

Welcome Sparas84,

I'm in Atlanta several times a week.  I would be glad to look at your land and trees and give you my two cents worth.

Daniel

[drobertson]

tree services charge, no doubt about this,  species, size and junk in the logs plays a big role. It can be a pain for all parties, but at the same time can be a good thing if all goes well.
Sounds like you will have to visit with a lot of folks, and pick the one who strikes you as the one to go with.

[glassman_48]

sparas,
Welcome to the forum, be careful of liability issues too.