What would you price this Alder at?

[Rhob the Log]

Looking for a little help on the pricing of an Alder copse we're felling. Got about 10 cube so far (no air, calculation was length x height x depth, all x 0.4) so far in 2 1/2m lengths 600 yards away from roadside...in an SSSI we're not allowed large 4x4 access to...with a 1 ton hiab as our only forwarding stategy. Once roadside it can be trailered out.

 

Trees range from 15 - 45cm dbh. Will be selling in the round mostly as we don't have a processor.

 

Now I know alder's not the greatest firewood, dries to lighter than a feather, plus doesn't have a long burn but it's a by-product that would make us a little money which would further the woods' conservation aims. Should we mix loads with birch and larch if possible? New to this so any help would be good. The voluntary warden keeps on that 'the going rate is £33 a cube' though where he gets that from I don't know. Maybe without air gaps. Can upload a few pics if that helps tomorrow evening. Cheers for your brainwaves.

[headgroundsman]

Leave it where it lies or stack it for the envoronment and save the cost of moving it

[Rhob the Log]

Leave it where it lies or stack it for the envoronment and save the cost of moving it

 

Minimal cost mate, we're all volunteers. What's a few days quad hire...?

[Lyncombe-climber]

A few days quad hire is more than nothing at all. Let it rot for ants etc. be Eco:thumbup:

[Rhob the Log]

Here we are, some pictures. Felled another 40 trees today so should bump up the total. Re-measured the large stack pictured - 8 x 3.10 x 1.70m.

 

Current plans are for an auction to homeowners, summer extraction by 4x4. Stances change quickly when next years' budget is revealed...

Make up 4 stacks into equal sizes. Around 3 artic loads by then I should think though we're stopping when the Alder comes into bud.

Anywho, would still appreciate advice on price as a friend of mine would like to buy a woodlot from it.

[andyinsheffield]

I've found very well seasoned alder burns ok (ish) but with not masses of heat. Made some nice charcoal out of a few tonnes once so might be worth seeing if there are any local charcoal producers who would be interested?

[Lyncombe-climber]

Price it at about £37pt. Just a guess as dont deal with it normally.

[slack ma girdle]

Alder sells like hot cakes around here, on account of its ease to split, and quick time to season.

I normally get between £35-40 per cube depending on diameter.

[Rhob the Log]

Cheers guys. Doesn't include extraction so I guess £33+ a cube is reasonable. Got any better forest mensuration measurements off the top of your head?

 

Will let my mate know and we'll haul it out when it dries up if we win at auction. Cheers again!

[elfinwood saws]

Alder sells well here at 45 pounds a tonne, 1 tonne makes 4 dumpy bags of firewood, so plenty of profit to be made when converted to firewood.