Over the last six months, log prices have increased, particularly on red oak.  Many landowners have waited out the recession in hopes that prices would come back.  Higher log prices and strong demand for firewood and chips during this period of high oil prices mean that now is a great time to revisit your stumpage estimates on forestry projects.  Contact us for more info at 508.963.2070 or tjepsonandson@gmail.com

Here is the most recent stumpage survey posted at UMass Extension’s website (thanks Paul Catanzaro and Dave Kittredge).