Potential value as timber *or* veneer for a partially downed/uprooted tree

[dhj32455]

New member here, but not complete newbie to the woods.  (But maybe a newbie question that I cant find an answer for online or in this forum..).

Q - Is there potential value as timber *or* veneer for a partially downed/uprooted tree, if it is not split/broken off?

I have a beautiful large Red Maple that sits on side of a hill, and was blown over and uprooted to about 45 degree angle last fall. It seems to be suspended/balanced in place, with the upper part of the tree hung in nearby trees. 

It has a double trunk (branching either near or below ground line) and the larger trunk measures 24+ inches 8-10 ft from the ground line.  The 2nd (non-dominant) trunk may be a bit smaller and a bit closer to the ground, but still a sizable chunk of wood.   

While there is no obvious splitting or breakage from the outside view, I understand we cant know what is going on inside the log.


So my question is - "In general are larger (20+ inch) trees that have uprooted/blown over, considered valuable as veneer or timber?


For reference:
- I have recently purchased 75 acres in NW Michigan, 90% forest, with mix of just about everything.. Hardwoods, Aspen, Pines, Cedar, and many more.  Forest age is very similar though most of it, so I need to take action to establish a plan to manage for wildlife, including timber harvest regeneration

I know that really need to establish a relationship with a consulting forester for the long term (looking for recommendations) , but for now I wanted to understand if I need to take action on this particular tree, as I hate to see it go to waste as firewood or rot.

Thanks!

[BaldBob]

I have no knowledge as to markets for Red Maple in your area.  But : 1. If the tree is still alive and the bole is undamaged the fact that it is partially uprooted will have no impact on its timber value. 2. A single tree of the size/specie you describe is rarely marketable by itself as the cost of getting it to mill usually exceeds its value. 

[dhj32455]

Thanks Bob - Glad to hear it is still worth something to the right person.  Will keep that in mind for the future.

Since it is only 50 ft from the driveway, I was hoping a hobby woodworker may be interested, but still not a small task to cut and move it. I reached out to one in the area with no reply yet.


Dan  

[Jeff]

Such a tree has its dangers. I am assuming you need someone to take it on down. Red maple is not typically a high value tree. This sounds like a tree service call.

[Magicman]

A split tree (double, triple, etc.) usually will have an off centered pith and will release that growing stress as it is sawn.  It can be very comparable to what is seen when sawing limbs.   Not good.   :-\