Marketing Your TimberAt Burns Forestry, we tailor every timber harvest to meet the specific needs of your property and management objectives. Drawing on years of experience working with timber buyers, we often use competitive bid sales to help landowners receive the highest fair market value while capitalizing on available market opportunities. Every harvest is carefully supervised to ensure quality results, landowner satisfaction, and compliance with Texas Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients by focusing on the long-term health and profitability of their forests. Rather than seeking a one-time payout, we develop harvesting strategies that support sustainable returns and preserve the value of your timberland for years to come. |
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Reconnaissance (Recon)
Reconnaissance is the initial site visit for forestry consultation. The recon visit provides all the information needed to make the necessary management recommendations. This includes taking plots to see if the property is ready to harvest, assessing wildlife habitat or brush conditions, or simply meeting landowners in person and answering questions.
Timber Sale Agreements
Every timber sale begins with a Timber Sale Prospectus, a document prepared to market the timber to qualified buyers. Once the prospectus is completed, it is reviewed and approved by the landowner before being distributed to prospective timber buyers.
After bids are received and a buyer is selected, a Timber Sale Agreement is prepared. This legally binding contract outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, including the rights and responsibilities of both the landowner and the timber buyer. Most timber sale agreements remain in effect for up to 12 months, unless otherwise specified.
Harvesting
Once the Timber Sale Agreement has been signed by all parties, a pre-harvest meeting will be scheduled to review the harvest plan and ensure everyone understands the project requirements.
After harvesting begins, landowners typically receive their first payment within 3 weeks. Throughout the harvest, our consultants regularly inspect the property, monitor harvesting activities, and maintain detailed records of load tickets and scale tickets to ensure accuracy and accountability.
At the completion of the harvest, our consultants conduct a final inspection to verify that all contract requirements have been met, including the installation and marking of any necessary water bars to help control erosion and protect the property.
Reconnaissance is the initial site visit for forestry consultation. The recon visit provides all the information needed to make the necessary management recommendations. This includes taking plots to see if the property is ready to harvest, assessing wildlife habitat or brush conditions, or simply meeting landowners in person and answering questions.
Timber Sale Agreements
Every timber sale begins with a Timber Sale Prospectus, a document prepared to market the timber to qualified buyers. Once the prospectus is completed, it is reviewed and approved by the landowner before being distributed to prospective timber buyers.
After bids are received and a buyer is selected, a Timber Sale Agreement is prepared. This legally binding contract outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, including the rights and responsibilities of both the landowner and the timber buyer. Most timber sale agreements remain in effect for up to 12 months, unless otherwise specified.
Harvesting
Once the Timber Sale Agreement has been signed by all parties, a pre-harvest meeting will be scheduled to review the harvest plan and ensure everyone understands the project requirements.
After harvesting begins, landowners typically receive their first payment within 3 weeks. Throughout the harvest, our consultants regularly inspect the property, monitor harvesting activities, and maintain detailed records of load tickets and scale tickets to ensure accuracy and accountability.
At the completion of the harvest, our consultants conduct a final inspection to verify that all contract requirements have been met, including the installation and marking of any necessary water bars to help control erosion and protect the property.
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