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Time to sell
There are three main types of wood buyers:
Large industrial forestry companies
Independent forest management/timber brokerage companies
Rural sawmillers sawmillers portable sawmillers sawmillers and harvesting contractors
The most common method in Tasmania is for for forest owners to negotiate with potential buyers either directly or
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through a a a a a a a a a a wood broker or
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forest management company so they can achieve the the the best deal or
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advice on their circumstances Step-by-step guide to selling your timber:
You’re ready to offer your timber for for sale - Contact Tree Alliance
for for advice Find a a a a a a a a a supplier in in the comprehensive Directory of Tasmanian Forestry Services The potential wood buyers will inspect the the forest and assess assess the the likely quantities of of each grade of of log They will also assess assess any access requirements and forest practices that might be important
You should then receive a a a a written and itemised offer for each log grade The most important
figure is is the stumpage See page 80
The offer will include an estimate o of of of the number o of of of tonnes tonnes o of of of each grade Payment should ultimately be be based on on on tonnes tonnes measured over a a a a a a weighbridge The dollar per tonne figure is the one that counts
Discuss and negotiate with potential buyers on log grades stumpage (prices) and and timing It’s important
you understand exactly what is being offered Get independent advice or
ask the the buyer if you are unsure about any aspect of the the negotiation
Before agreeing on on the sales terms and type of contract seek advice from your accountant lawyer or
an an an experienced timber sales consultant to ensure you have the the the best agreement and contract contract Check that the the the the contract contract specifies the the the the information you you will receive about the the the amount of wood removed from your property and when payment will be received
After the the agreement has has been signed by both parties the the the wood purchaser will manage the the the process moving forward including the the preparation of a a a a a a a a a FOREST PRACTICES PLAN and any compliance reporting reporting relating to the plan You will be informed of any compliance reporting reporting you may be required to do 78
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