What to pay for standing hardwoods, s West

[john p]

One of my more top end customers owns 5 acres of ash/oak/sycamore, been relatively neglected and plenty to come out, all processor sized, level site with road access for lorry’s. So what should I offer per ton? Ta

[slack ma girdle]

Not as much as tbe owner wants. You have to make a living to.
Good job the woods don't have valuable black walnut. [emoji38]

[john p]

Tbh, they are not fussed about money, I just want to offer a fair price as they are really sound.

[gdh]

£15-20 a ton I would think if it's easily accessible. You should be able to sell it at a good price at the moment. 

[arboriculturist]

Are planning to buy to process yourself?

[john p]

Are planning to buy to process yourself?

Ha, thought you’d reply to this! I’m talking to her this week, and will see what transpires, but no, I’d just fell, extract and sell on. It’s really good quality. Your first on the list. What would you pay roadside?

[Joe d]

We recently did some good straight ash on a steep ish site which we bought  for £ 16 per tonne and did ok when sold on  

[devon TWiG]

calculate your costs for felling and extraction ( plus clear up etc )  then deduct that from roadside price , this will then give you a starting figure for negotiating the price you can / will pay .........if both parties are in agreement !!!        do not forget felling licence , bat / wildlife survey etc ...and all other bureaucratic bumpf !!

Edited August 14, 2018 by devon TWiG