Sell Your Standing Timber in Upstate New York
Grabeldinger Firewood & Logging LLC purchases standing hardwood timber directly from private landowners in Central New York (CNY).
We are a local standing timber buyer serving Oneida, Madison, Herkimer, Otsego, Chenango, and surrounding counties. Landowners work directly with us—from the first walk-through through harvest and payment—so there is one person responsible for the job from start to finish. We walk the woods, estimate volume and grade, and handle the selective-cut harvest ourselves, placing logs with established, high-value mills based on grade and market demand.
Selling timber is something most landowners only do a few times in their lives, which is why we focus on clarity, fairness, and leaving your woods better than we found them.
We buy standing hardwood timber directly from local landowners and perform all selective-cut logging ourselves, with a focus on long-term forest health.
If you’re considering harvesting your woodlot, our goal is to give you clear information, an honest evaluation, and a process that respects both your land and your time.
How Selling Your Standing Timber Works
1. Free walk-through and advice
There is no consultation fee for us to walk your woodlot, flag access points, and give you honest feedback on whether your woods are even ready for a harvest — or if it makes more sense to wait and let the stand grow. We talk through your goals first — clean-up, income, views, wildlife — before we ever talk about a contract.
2. Marking and cruising your timber
If a sale makes sense, we cruise your timber — evaluating species, size, condition, spacing, and access, and marking trees where appropriate. This is where we develop an approximate board-foot average per tree and total tally by species and grade, final volume and grade subject to how the trees open up once harvested. We use standard forestry tables and our experience in the hardwood markets to put real numbers to what is standing on your land.
3. Clear contract and payment options
Once the volume and value are estimated, we present a simple written contract that spells out what will be cut, how we’ll access it, timing to get it done, and how you’ll be paid.
Depending on the job, payment can be structured as an up-front purchase or split over time.
We’ll walk through the pros and cons of each approach — including timing and potential tax considerations — so you can choose what makes the most sense for your situation. We always encourage landowners to review options with their accountant or advisor.
4. Selective-cut harvest, done carefully
We handle the logging with our own crew, using a selective-cut approach that leaves the best trees and future crop trees standing. Because we are the ones operating in your woods, you know who is actually on your land, what equipment they’re using, and how long they will be there.
5. Clean-up and final walk-through
When the job is finished, we remove wood, take care of landings and main trails as agreed, and then walk the woods with you. Any questions or concerns are handled before we call the job complete.
Why Sell Timber Directly to Us
You’ll often hear about “cutting out the middleman” when landowners sell timber. In reality, many New York timber sales involve multiple layers — consulting foresters, brokers, and contract loggers — each taking a share of the value along the way.
Here’s how selling directly to us is different:
Simple, direct structure
In many timber sales, a consulting forester, broker, and logging crew can each take a separate fee or percentage before the landowner is paid. When you work directly with us, the same company that evaluates, buys, and harvests your timber is the one writing the check, which keeps the structure simple and the money trail easy to understand.
You know who is in your woods
In some arrangements, the person buying the timber may be associated with a mill or broker and may never be the one you see working in your woods day to day. When you work with us, it’s our crew and our equipment on your property. You’ll see the same people throughout the job and know exactly who is doing the work, how it’s being done, and who to call if questions come up.
Selective-cut priorities, not just volume
Our business is built on repeat landowners and long-term woodlots — not on how many loads we can pull in a season. That means we have every reason to protect your roads, avoid rutting during wet conditions, and leave you with a healthier stand after the harvest, not just a cleared landing.
Thinking About Selling Timber?
The first step is a conversation — not a commitment. If you’re considering selling standing timber or just want an honest opinion about your woods, we’re happy to walk the property and talk it through.
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