How much are the trees in your yard worth?

Just the mere location of a tree can affect its value. For example, if you have a huge elm in the center of your front yard as the centerpiece of your landscape, it is going to be valued much more than the same tree growing in the corner of a parking lot. Just like the value of a home, when it comes to trees an important asset is location, location, location.

The health of a tree is probably the most important factor. Obviously a dead tree has little value in a landscape, so trees that are stressed or dying are going to be of less value than strong, healthy ones.

The species of tree will be a major factor in determining worth. A large oak will be worth much more than a Chinese elm of the same size.

Although most of us appreciate the beauty that trees provide us, fewer know the monetary value associated with their trees, and they would be surprised to find out they are so valuable.

How Much Can You Sell Trees For?

Pricing varies widely based on several factors, including the type and size of the trees and the quality and health of the wood. Other considerations are the company you’re working with and what state you live in. 

Though it’s almost impossible to determine MFB, thousand board feet ,without having a timber buyer or qualified forester physically inspect the tree, you can get a rough estimate by measuring a tree’s diameter and the “merchantable” height of the tree.

A single board foot measures one foot wide, one foot long, and one inch thick.

 Merchantable refers to the total height of a tree to the point where either the diameter tapers to 10 inches or the tree is heavily branched or defected.

You can also use this formula to estimate board feet: (D-4)² x L / 16 (where D is the diameter in inches and L is the length in feet

Selling Prices for Different Types of Trees

There are many factors that go into calculating the selling price of your trees, and it’s impossible to know how much you can get for them until a buyer physically inspects the trees. The amount of money you can get for your trees depends on:

• Accessibility: The ease of getting to and harvesting your trees factors into the price a timber buyer will pay. Land slope, soil moisture conditions, and distance to the nearest road are typical determination factors for accessibility.
• Geographical location: Prices for standing timber vary by state, depending on how common certain types of trees are in your area and the local market value for the wood.
• Property location: If your trees are located near sawmills or timber buyers, you can usually get a higher price, since the wood doesn’t have to be transported very far.
• Size: Larger trees are often worth more money.
• Tree health and quality: Solid, healthy trees with attractive wood grains sell for higher prices than low-quality or damaged trees.
• Tree type: Generally speaking, hardwoods like oak, walnut, and cherry are worth more than pine, cedar, firs, and other softwoods.

Although you can’t get a specific price for your trees without a physical inspection from a qualified buyer, you can get a rough pricing guide by type of tree below.  Keep in mind that these are estimates only.

• Black Cherry: $400 to $800 per MBF
• California Redwood: $700 to $900 per MBF
• Douglas Fir: $150 to $300 per MBF
• Hard Maple: $300 to $800 per MBF
• Pine (Yellow, Spruce, or Hemlock): $75 to $250 per MBF
• Red Oak: $300 to $600 per MBF
• Red Pine: $50 to $160 per MBF
• Soft Maple: $100 to $400 per MBF
• Walnut: $900 to $1,400 per MBF
• White Ash: $150 to $600 per MBF
• White Oak: $250 to $600 per MBF
• White Pine: $100 to $250 per MBF

Companies that buy trees exist. Companies that buy oak trees for lumber are the most common but there are lots of companies that buy pine, walnut, cottonwoods, etc.

 The easiest way to find a buyer for your trees is to contact your state’s forestry department.

 Every state maintains a list of timber buyers, sawmills, and professional foresters you can contact to sell your trees. The United States Department of Agriculture’s forest services offers an interactive state-by-state map of timber price information and contacts

Companies That Buy Yard Trees

If you have one or a few large hardwood trees in your yard that you’re looking to sell, you can follow the same process listed above. However, keep in mind, yard trees are often valued lower than stand trees because of the higher potential for damage to the tree and the difficulty of removing yard trees without causing property damage.

Locate and contact local timber buyers or foresters to ask about where and how to sell your hardwood yard trees. In some states, only licensed timber buyers can buy yard trees because of the potential property damage, so you should contact your state forestry department to learn about the laws that apply.

Alternate Ways to Sell Your Trees for Lumber

If you have low-value trees or trees that you simply want to be removed from your property, there are a few alternatives available to help you get trees removed for free and make a little money on the side.

Sell Your Trees offers tree buying and tree removal services throughout the continental United States. Although the company buys mostly hardwoods, it will also remove unwanted low-quality trees for no additional charge if it buys trees from your property.

Listing your trees on Craigslist can also help you sell them if you’re more interested in having them removed than making a lot of money. You can typically find local wood buyers willing to come to your property and remove unwanted trees for lumber or firewood by advertising on Craigslist.

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