Pine trees

[Rising2KRanch]

Anyone in NAL in use of pine trees. About to start removing a ton of them and if someone has a use for them we can arrange something if not it’ll just be lumber to burn and chop. Way more then I’ll ever use

 

[greybeard]

Sell them.. personally, I have absolutely zero use for a pine tree.

 

[Rising2KRanch]

Sell them.. personally, I have absolutely zero use for a pine tree.

Might be a dumb question but is it a fast sale or think I’ll sit on them for months? If it’s halfway decent I can always do it.

 

[Warren Allison]

Anyone in NAL in use of pine trees. About to start removing a ton of them and if someone has a use for them we can arrange something if not it'll just be lumber to burn and chop. Way more then I'll ever use

How many are you talking? Acres? Are these planted pines?

 

[wobbie1775]

Have a logger give you a free quote. Its money in your pocket.

 

[Rising2KRanch]

How many are you talking? Acres? Are these planted pines?

Maybe 3-4 acres, looks like previous owner planted a bunch just in a few areas. These are about 3-4” diameter. Some bigger some smaller

 

[Rising2KRanch]

Have a logger give you a free quote. It’s money in your pocket.

I considered this, I know years ago maybe. The original property owner had loggers out here and logged out a ton(from what town people told us). So I’m assuming what’s left isn’t worth much? It’s about 3-4 acres of pines, looks like they may have been planted.

 

[Butterbean_Farms]

In the South, you will be hard pressed to find a logger come in for only 3-4 acres. The cost of moving equipment would be greater than the profit, and there really isn't a market for 3" trees.

 

[Rising2KRanch]

In the South, you will be hard pressed to find a logger come in for only 3-4 acres. The cost of moving equipment would be greater than the profit, and there really isn't a market for 3" trees.

Even With the extra hardwood I have I doubt anyone would since it was logged once, they left what they left for a reason. That’s why I’m seeing if anyone needs any so when I get them down they can get them. Otherwise just going to keep some logs and pile it up and burn what I can.

 

[coachg]

Anyone in NAL in use of pine trees. About to start removing a ton of them and if someone has a use for them we can arrange something if not it'll just be lumber to burn and chop. Way more then I'll ever use

Might find a smaller logging company. Someone just getting started or does it part time . Can’t believe it won’t be worth something for pulp at least .

 

[Warren Allison]

@Rising2KRanch , 3-4" are too small for saw logs, but it can be sold as pulpwood. You might ask around and get the names of some pulp-wooders there in your area. They might not give you vey much, if any, for it, but you will at least be able to get them cut.

 

[wobbie1775]

Concur with @coachg. For the effort of a couple phone calls, the loggers might take it and not pay you...but at least you save time and labor and maintenance on your equipment.

 

[Mark Reynolds]

Pulpwood is a thought. Also, you may see if anyone wants to create some biochar.

 

[simme]

My thoughts - you won't get much money for 3-4" pine trees. The mess that pulp wooders will make ain't worth the little money that you might get. They might work when it is very muddy and pack the ground badly. They might leave a bunch of stubs that will puncture tires. They will leave lots of limbs and tops and broken pieces. They might get confused over boundaries and get over on your neighbors. They may leave gates open.

3-4" pine trees can be pretty easily removed with a skid steer or small excavator. Roots still attached. A grapple will pile them - roots and limbs and all in one piece. And pine will dry and burn well in a short time. If the trees are cut, the roots will need to be dug up or left in the ground to rot - leaving holes.

When I cleared my land, the offer on the trees was only a few thousand. Easier to just push them up, pile and burn.

 

[Rising2KRanch]

Ton of trees this size, if anyone needs them or has a use, free.99 you get them out and hauled off

 

[4hfarms]

Almost to late... I left a few of these 3 years ago when I did the clearing, now they are 10-12in and no longer removeable by my tractors capabilities. They will be chain sawed when they go through the mill in a few years.