extracting timber on a steep slope

[JimM]

Spookily today's Press and Journal up here had this link. Hope it is of use.

 

http://www.managehighlandwoods.org.uk/userfiles/file/Managing-Small-Woodlands.pdf

 

Although its aimed at the Highlands and Islands, I imagine it will have some relevance.

[pgkevet]

I do like it. It has a river --well, a stream, but it warrants a name-- at the foot of the slope and I had thought of a stepped path down to it as a way of adding a bit of amenity value. But having very little to play with, I do need to at least try to be a bit hard-headed.

 

 

I struggled with that difficult balance of practicality and attachment too. Finally it came down to 'What the heck? I've been ultra cautious all my life..enjoy what's left!"

 

Nevertheless I did the sums for how much might I lose if it all became too much and had to be sold...legal costs, need to sell quickly at less than I paid, economic outlook etc.

[Ty Unnos]

Have you had a look on here:

 

John Clegg &amp Co Chartered Surveyors - Properties for Sale

 

The woods are usually larger than other websites but less per acre.

 

In my view they offer better value.

[oakashalder]

Have you had a look on here:

 

John Clegg &amp Co Chartered Surveyors - Properties for Sale

 

The woods are usually larger than other websites but less per acre.

 

In my view they offer better value.

 

This is a truly valuable forum!

 

Thank you so much for this link. I agree they do look better value.

[oakashalder]

As I was saying!how much per acre is the asking price?

Our woods are near Llandovery , you would be welcome to come and have a chat about woodland ownership if you like.

John

 

£4.5k/acre, but now Ty Unnos has given me a link to some better looking properties, a couple in your area. I may well take you up on that offer once I've got myself sorted.

[John Hughes]

Have you looked at Raymond - Barkers site?

 

Woodlands for Sale : Raymond Barker & Co

[John Hughes]

I am glad they are asking £4.5k per acre as that means prices have gone up more than i thought.

That does seem a bit steep for West Wales though.

[elfinwood saws]

I use my Chinook for logging on the steep slopes, expensive but good fun:001_cool:

[oakashalder]

I am glad they are asking £4.5k per acre as that means prices have gone up more than i thought.

That does seem a bit steep for West Wales though.

 

At the high end, I suppose, but not out of range. Some of the tracts for sale through other agents, such as the one you suggested, are similarly priced. The factors affecting price seem to be (in descending order): acreage, access, maturity of timber, terrain.