Improvements to the woodlot

A timber sale is an excellent opportunity to have additional work done on the property. For example, an extension of an existing road could be built with the equipment used by the logger. Gates could be constructed, bridges built, access otherwise improved,  or other timber improvement practices could be implemented (e.g., precommercial thinning, pruning). Timber harvesters are often in an excellent position to make improvements like this, since they have heavy equipment and experience. These kinds of improvements must be included in the contract, however, so that all parties understand the expectations, and the timber is priced accordingly.  As in contending with slash, these additional improvements cost the buyer time and additional expense. Sellers should expect the price of timber to be smaller if additional improvements are added in the contract.