How much is an oak tree worth?

The total volume of the tree would be 225 board feet. The value of this tree would be $195.00 for an average of $866.00 per thousand board feet. A fourteen inch Red Oak with a grade 3 rating would be worth $12.00 for an average price per thousand board feet of $265.00.

Do people buy fallen trees?

A tree is worth what someone will pay for it. Sometimes people pay me to remove the timber, other times it is more cost effective to leave timber on site. A gnarly old oak may be worthless for building timber, but for a craftsman, those same imperfections might add considerable value.

Can I sell dead trees?

Yes, but the removal of trees (even a single tree) that will be sold for commercial value are subject to the California Forest Practices act and permitting process. Please contact a Registered Professional Forester, Licensed Timber Operator or Arborist prior to removing trees to be sold for timber value.

Will someone buy my oak tree?

Contact any buyers by telephone and tell them you are auctioning an oak tree. Mention the tree’s size and offer to provide pictures. Call any other potential buyers. Oak is a fine choice for furniture and artisan woodworking, so consider wood shops, woodworkers, artists and other craftsmen.

How do I sell oak wood?

Do sawmills buy trees?

If you’re determined to sell your tree, your best option might be to look for an operator who owns a small, portable sawmill. Small operators have less overhead and make their money finding single living or dead high-value trees, then sawing the lumber to specifications attractive to woodworkers and turners.

How much it cost to cut a tree down?

Cutting down and removing a tree costs an average of $400 to $1,200 with most paying $750. Extreme projects might hit $2,000 with the low end of small trees only costing $200. You’ll pay $8 to $15 per foot with the range coming from cost factors like accessibility and job complexity.

What is the value of a large oak tree?

Are pin oak trees valuable?

Comments: Pin Oak falls into the red oak group, and shares many of the same traits as Red Oak (Quercus rubra). Hard, strong, and moderately priced, Red Oak presents an exceptional value to woodworkers—which explains why it is so widely used in cabinet and furniture making.