Spruce log

[Timber terrier]

Hi All

Im having a problem finding a market for about 100 ton of spruce 12 to 18" diam at shoulder height. At present its still standing (which is where it will stay until i can make firm plans). It was planted as a nurse crop for mixed hardwoods and is in desperate need of line thinning out! I would love to take it on so as in the future i can look at it with the satisfaction of knowing i played a part in improving that paticular plot of timber, unfortunately that wont pay my way. Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Richard

[Highland Forestry]

Two words..

 

Tilhill and Pulp

 

Not sure who the harvesting manager is in your area but they will buy spruce pulp like it's going out of fashion.

[Joy Yeomans]

where abouts is it, if near us would be interested

[dangerous brian]

PM the likes of mr ed it may be ok to be chipped into pellets,its all the rage at present,wished you lived closer id take some off you.

[Timber terrier]

Thanks for the replys. Its about 15mile north of Boston lincs near RAF coningsby. Any ideas what pulps worth? not something im familiar with? previously offered £7 - £10 ton for chip

[dangerous brian]

Dont quote me but down here its about 32 pound a ton for cordwood,id think carefully before i started mulching.

[Timber terrier]

Dont quote me but down here its about 32 pound a ton for cordwood,id think carefully before i started mulching.

 

Thanks for that:thumbup1: Itl be a satisfying job if i balance the figures

[Moley]

You could try CRL (coppice resources ltd) they deal with drax power station, although they mostly work with biomass crops its worth a go. Used to be based up near retford. Where is it being cut. Im based near Spilsby at the moment if you are every in need of a sub contractor.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Hi All

Im having a problem finding a market for about 100 ton of spruce 12 to 18" diam at shoulder height. At present its still standing (which is where it will stay until i can make firm plans). It was planted as a nurse crop for mixed hardwoods and is in desperate need of line thinning out! I would love to take it on so as in the future i can look at it with the satisfaction of knowing i played a part in improving that paticular plot of timber, unfortunately that wont pay my way. Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Richard

 

Yep as above, pulps your only option atm; sawmills close down at the sight of anything over 12" !

[Joy Yeomans]

Dont quote me but down here its about 32 pound a ton for cordwood,id think carefully before i started mulching.

that price sounds a hell of a lot for standing softwood? at 12"+??? would be interested but these figures wouldnt add up for what we would do the job for:confused1: