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Maine Forest Products Timber Sale Contract - Maine 2026

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The document is a Forest Products Sale Contract between a Seller and a Buyer in the State of Maine, outlining the terms for the sale of designated forest products from specified property. It includes details on payment, responsibilities for removal and management of timber, compliance with environmental regulations, and conditions for contract termination. The contract emphasizes the need for inspections, insurance requirements, and adherence to local laws regarding logging operations.

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Begin by filling in the date of the contract and the names of both the Seller(s) and Buyer(s) in the designated fields. Ensure that you accurately represent your corporation or individual status.
In Article I, specify the amount for which the forest products are being sold. Include a detailed description of the property from which these products will be removed.
Proceed to Part I - General Terms. Fill in details regarding merchantable title, rights of ingress and egress, and any designated agents as required.
Complete Article V by indicating the duration of the contract and any specific periods during which harvesting is not permitted.
In Part II - Performance Requirements, ensure all operational guidelines are followed, including road usage and fire prevention measures.
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What is the minimum acreage to sell timber?

Timberland. A minimum of 10-20 acres is typically needed to contract a logging company to harvest your timber. Modern, efficient logging operations require high capital investments in equipment and harvesting low volumes on small acreages is usually not financially feasible.

Can I sell timber from my land?

Yes, you can certainly sell just the timber if you want. Another service consulting foresters offer is to manage a timber sale.

Why does the Forest Service lose money on timber sales?

The Forest Service and taxpayers lose money through direct subsidies to the timber industry. The agency designs and builds hundreds of miles of roads per year, so that private timber companies can cut down the trees.

How much can I sell an acre of timber for?

An acres value depends on your specific stand and market conditions. Based on 20222024 averages: A 100-acre plantation in the US South at 26+ years might yield $211,100$227,500 from a clearcut. The same plantation, thinned at 2125 years, could bring $53,800$90,400.

How do you make money selling timber on land?

You can advertise your timber through local timber markets, mills, or logging companies. You can also docHub out to forestry organizations and associations for recommendations on reputable buyers. Its important to get multiple bids to compare prices and choose the best offer.

What trees are valuable to loggers?

A minimum of 10-20 acres is typically needed to contract a logging company to harvest your timber. Modern, efficient logging operations require high capital investments in equipment and harvesting low volumes on small acreages is usually not financially feasible.

How do timber contracts work?

A typical timber sale contract usually contains the following: a description of the timber to be sold (estimated volume, number of trees and species), which timber will and will not be cut, the selling price (either lump sum or unit price), terms of payment, the location and boundaries of the sale, and time allowed to

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