Selective tree removal-how to sell?

[Dogyeller]

Please excuse my ignorance, but I figured this would be the place to ask my question.
I have 7 acres in the Oregon Cascades that could use some selective thinning of firs. I love the timber, but I can see where thinning a few (approx 20 trees) would give others some room to grow.  Also, I would hope to be able to sell them rather than cut them up for firewood.  Where do I start, who do I contact about harvesting/selling?
I thank anyone who takes the time to respond with a helpful guide.

[beenthere]

Welcome to the forum.
A lot will depend on how easy it will be getting the trees cut and the logs out.

Is there an easy way? Or will it require road building, cables strung, etc.?  Can you give us a ballpark idea?

Talking to a local forester would be an early route to take. They will know the logging situation, the log markets, and the species of enough value to move loggers in and logs out. For so few trees and small land area, could be a problem (and yet it could be easy for the right person).

[Ron Scott]

Contact your local Conservation District Forester, DNR Service Forester, or a Professional Consulting Foresterserviceing your area who is familiar with the local timber markets and values for your area. A local forester can best advise you as to how to best meet your objectives and if your 7 acres can produce a commercial timber harvest.   

[WDH]

20 trees is not a viable commercial harvest with logging equipment.  That is hardly one truckload of wood.  You need another plan than thinking that you can sell them. 

[Mooseherder]

You may want to consider harvesting the trees for lumber.
Do you have any type of structures  planned for the property?
You can hire a local Sawyer to have them milled for you.

[wesdor]

How close are you to Kelso.  I've worked with a forester that has been in the business for more than 40 years. He runs a small consulting / forestry business called Tickle Creek forestry

In addition one of the bigger players that might suggest someone is Gustafson Logging. I only know Claey Gustafson and his wife but they are also quality people.

Just not sure if either is close enough for you

Welcome to the forum and good luck

[Dogyeller]

Thanks to all of your for your responses.  I realize that 20 trees is not much, and I actually believe more should be taken out in order to open up the area allowing for the growth of younger trees. A few are old growth that could be a danger to the house.   
The trees are all easily accessible, so no roads would need to be punched. I just didn't know how to start, but you have all been very helpful and I do appreciate your comments.

I am up in the Cascades above Oakridge, Oregon, so there is a lot of logging in the area and has been for years. My dad was a logger when I was a kid, but he has passed away (Jan.2011), and I bought this property after he developed Alzheimer's, so I was not able to ask his advise. 

Thanks again for your kind replies.