Landowners generally sell timber under an agreement known as pay-as-cut stumpage. Loggers receive money from the mill for wood they deliver. In turn, they pay landowners a contracted price based on the mill's measure of volume and quality.

What is needed to harvest timber?
Two Trees Forestry will help prepare a timber sale contract between the landowner and logger to provide liability protection, establish responsibilities to meet harvesting laws, and specify details about prices, contract dates, etc. We recommend honest and skilled loggers to minimize environmental impacts and stand damage, while maximizing log utilization and income. We often act as an agent for the landowner for each timber sale.

Who decides which trees are cut?
Two Trees foresters. We mark, with paint, each tree to be harvested. We work with honest contractors, but also monitor logging operations regularly to assure contract compliance.

How can I maximize my income?
We earn market or better prices for all timber sold. However, if there is sufficient volume or value to be cut, we often auction timber to the highest bidder, who meets skill and character criteria. We also maintain landowner records to ensure, through capital accounting and timber depletion, that no more income taxes are paid than they are legally required.

What does harvest supervision cost?
We protect landowners' interests. Specific services and associated fees are always agreed upon in advance and are generally deducted as a percentage of timber income.

"I have enjoyed my many years of working with Two Trees. Your work has always been top-caliber, and I can depend on you to offer innovative approaches to the diverse forest management problems I face."

E.D. "Chip" Bessey III
Hinckley, Maine