What are log prices?

A logarithmic price scale, also referred to as a “log scale”, is a type of scale used on a chart that is plotted such that two equivalent price changes are represented by the same vertical distance on the scale.

How much is a load of Douglas fir logs worth?

Douglas Fir – Long (26 – 40′)
Diameter Price/MBF Code
Low-Grade -3 + knots & 6-7″ $250 123
12″- 15″ (HQ) ‘A’ 32′- 40′ $650 155
16″+ (HQ) ‘A’ 32′ – 40′ $700 156

Are cedar trees worth money?

Depending on how many trees you have, where you live and the condition of your tree, cedar trees on your land could command a good price. Your trees could be cut and used for furniture, lumber, artisan wood crafts or firewood.

How much is a tree worth for logging?

The total volume of the tree would be 225 board feet. The value of this tree would be $195.00 for an average of $866.00 per thousand board feet. A fourteen inch Red Oak with a grade 3 rating would be worth $12.00 for an average price per thousand board feet of $265.00.

How much is timber worth in Washington state?

Timber Sales Prices. We are increasing the sales price forecast for FY 21 to $395/mbf — from our initial FY 21 forecast of $300/mbf in the June 2020 forecast, $320 in September, $340 in November, and finally $380/mbf in February. This is due to the continued strong demand and prices.

How many board feet are in a truckload of logs?

Type of truck (average volumes hauled are likely to be 3,500–5,000 board feet for conventional trucks; 2,500–4,000 board feet for self- loaders; and 4,000–6,000 board feet for short loggers—truck and trailer loads) See Figure 9.

How much is a redwood log worth?

The price of redwood has doubled in two years, from $350 to $700 per 1,000 board feet–and more if the tree is old-growth redwood. A good-size yard tree can be worth at least $10,000 and sometimes much more.

How much can you sell cedar wood for?

We pay $450/1000 for any sound log 10″ and larger delivered to the mill. For 5″ through 9″ $400/1000. This is on the cedar scale. 900 feet of logs for two hours work and delivery is good money in anybody’s book.

Where are the best places to buy logs in Washington?

See our full list of prices covered below. PUGET SOUND – Washington Counties: Clallam, Island, Jefferson (except coastal area south of Hoh River), King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Whatcom TWIN HARBORS – Washington Counties: Gray Harbor, Jefferson (coastal area south of Hoh River), Pacific (northern 2/3)

How are timber prices determined in Washington State?

DNR conducts a ‘Delivered Log Price Survey’ each month, receiving ‘Street Price’ quotes from selected forest product producers and purchasers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The prices are aggregated by species and log grades.

How much does it cost to buy a log at Grant Cedar Mill?

No extremely crooked logs. No logs logged out of yards or fence rows. No logs will be bought containing metal. All children must remain in vehicle. We will not be responsible for damage to vehicles during loading and unloading. We buy logs at $120/ton by weight or at $.58/log ft by measure.

What’s the price of a log in WA?

Log prices are for domestically processed logs and reflect what the purchaser is willing to pay for a log delivered at the mill. All links below are to PDF documents. NOTES: The log price quotes gathered by DNR are received anonymously and not available for distribution.