Recent Tips and Articles by Stillwater Forestry LLC
Timber Harvesting Tips For Income Generation
If you've been thinking about timber harvesting on your New Hampshire property as a way to generate income, it's important to have a plan in place for maintaining a healthy, productive, and financially viable woodlot. Responsible timber harvesting contributes to sustainable forestry practices by maintaining healthy […]
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Improving Wildlife Habitats For New Hampshire Properties
There's just something about getting out and exploring the woods in New Hampshire and engaging with all sorts of wildlife. If you're a landowner, consulting with an experienced forestry professional about strategies for wildlife habitat improvement on your property can help you attract the wildlife you […]
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The Importance Of Forest Management Plans
Would you set off on a long journey without having any idea of where you're going or how you're going to get there? If you're a New Hampshire landowner who is considering adding timber harvesting to your portfolio, professionally developed forest management plans can provide you […]
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New Hampshire Timber Prices 2023-2024
The markets for hardwood logs remain extremely strong which has resulted in above average prices. Markets for softwood logs are mixed. Pine continues to drop from historical highs while spruce/fir remain steady. Below is a summary of the various wood products found in the regional markets […]
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New Hampshire Timber Prices 2022
The markets for hardwood logs remain strong which has resulted in above average prices. Markets for softwood logs – pine and spruce – remain strong as well. Mill delivered prices are above historical averages as well. Below is a summary of the various wood products. Prices vary […]
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Vermont Timber Prices 2022
The markets for hardwood logs remain strong which has resulted in above average prices. Markets for softwood logs – pine and spruce – remain strong as well. Mill delivered prices are above historical averages as well. Below is a summary of the various wood products. Prices vary […]
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New Hampshire and Vermont Timber Prices - Winter 2020
The fall of 2019 was short. Winter came on fast. By early November we had subzero temperatures and snow on the ground. However, as fast as it came , it quickly disappeared. By early December the snow storms had changed to cold rain and all of […]
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New Hampshire and Vermont Timber Prices - Winter 2018
Here in New England this past winter came on strong. Since Christmas both states have had consecutive days where the nightly temperatures were in the teens to twenties blow zero. Daytime temperatures, during this time, have struggled to rise above zero. Needless to say, records have […]
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How to Pick the Right Forester
You have purchased the land and now its time to begin thinking about managing it. You have goals about creating habitat for wildlife, generating income from the timber and creating a system of trails for better access. You have heard that it’s smart to hire a […]
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Winter & Wildlife
When winter descends upon the New Hampshire and Vermont landscape the woods become alive with the signs of life. When you combine a few inches of fresh fluffy snow over a hard icy crust, you are given a window into what all of the wildlife on […]
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NH & VT Timber Prices - Fall 2016
With the fall season behind us now is a good time to do a quick reviews of how the timber markets have been. One word: challenging! Over the course of the summer we saw a further reduction in the markets for biomass chips and pulpwood. At […]
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American Chestnut – Former Monarch of Southern NH’s Forests
Imagine a hardwood forest where some of the trees growing there are over 100’ tall and up to 6 feet in diameter. Producing wonderful, rot resistant, straight ,grained lumber these same trees – every fall - would also drop thousands of edible nuts onto the forest […]
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Performing These Two Forestry Services Will Save You Time, Money and Potential Problems
So you just purchased your first parcel of land. Owning acreage large enough to recreate, hunt and relax, all in a private environment, is a wonderful position to be in. In the excitement of it all, its important to remember a few proactive steps that can […]
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The Importance of Access
When it comes to acquiring a parcel of forestland or managing the forest land you currently own, there are a lot of variables that determine how successful the process will be. The most common is the volume and value of the timber present, long term goals […]
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Growing Sugar Maple: Takeaways From a Northern Hardwood Forestry Workshop
This past fall Stillwater Forestry LLC had the chance to attend a forest management workshop. It was hosted by the USFS at their Northeast Experimental Forest in Bartlett NH. This experimental forest is located in an area that is predominately comprised of northern hardwoods. This means […]
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Market Roundup - Spring 2016
With winter coming to a close now is a good time to do a quick roundup of how the timber markets performed. It certainly was a crazy winter ! A lack of snow cover combined with very few days/nights with below zero temperatures led to challenging […]
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Can We Manage Without Pulp Mills?
The closing of Maine pulp and paper mills has been in the news recently. The last six months have seen two shut down permanently while a third had its production cut in half. The effect of such abrupt closures has been nothing short of dire for […]
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Even Bears Build Nests
Its that time of the year where winter is fast approaching. There is an urgency in the woods where those animals that rely on food caches ( beavers, muskrats, squirrels) or those that hibernate (bears) are working overtime to prepare for the long months of cold […]
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Timber Pricing in New Hampshire for 2016
The trees on your timber land have a certain value. Standing timber prices vary depending on different factors involved. They are dependent upon but not limited to : size and quality of the trees, the size of the woodlot, ease of access and quality of terrain […]
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Not All Piles of Wood Are the Same
To the untrained eye piles of wood can seem indistinguishable from each other. However when it comes to the selling of wood different standards dictate a number of categories. These categories are determined by a number of different quality and size standards. The prices paid for […]
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One Way to Generate Significant Passive Income From Your Land
As a landowner you don’t need to be told that the carrying costs of your land is high. Real estate taxes take their toll – literally and figuratively. It’s a symptom of a dysfunctional tax system that the bulk of revenue generated for state and local […]
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A Selective Cut That is Worse Than a Clear Cut
Every year, hundreds of landowners throughout New England are having their woodlots harvested this way. Many will believe that because lots of trees were left standing that its better than a clear-cut. While on its face this might make sense, over the long term its terrible for […]
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Three Vital Steps a Landowner Can Take to Prevent Timber Theft
A recent study conducted by John Kula of the Certified Fraud Institute found that out of a group of random people surveyed, 30% will steal on a regular basis, 30% will steal depending on the situation while only 40% would never steal. The pool of the […]
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How Savvy Timberland Owners Save Money at Tax Time
Every year thousands of landowners in Vermont and New Hampshire willingly give away more money to the government than they should. This is done by paying higher taxes on revenue generated from their timber harvest(s) - than they are legally obligated to. Many do this because they […]
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Trees are Tough
Being a large plant, trees are left with few options when faced with imminent danger. Rooted to the ground, they are unable to pick up and move, when faced with a threat . So to live in an unforgiving environment like the outdoors, they have adapted […]
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How St. Johnsbury Landowners Can Make the Most Money From a Timber Harvest
For many owners of forest land there comes a time when a timber harvest is considered for their property. Reasons vary according to the owner. However, all want to see certain standards met. They want to make sure they get paid a fair value for what […]
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Enhancing Wildlife Habitat for Lebanon Landowners
Spring is here and it’s a great time to get out and explore your woods. When you’re out exploring – doesn’t it feel great when you see a variety of wildlife? Whether its wild turkeys, songbirds or larger animals like deer. Have you ever thought it […]
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How Boundary Line Maintenance Can Save Concord Landowners Money
Smart landowners always know where their lines are located. A well maintained boundary line gives a landowner both visible evidence and confidence. With this knowledge they avoid property line disputes with their neighbors, timber theft and having to pay a surveyor to resurvey their lines. By hiring […]
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New Hampshire and Vermont Timber Prices - Winter 2019
The fall of 2018 was wet. The early part of the winter of 2019 seems to be continuing the trend. At the time of this writing, northern New England weather has been a see-saw of freeze/thaw cycles... with rain being the main source of precipitation –when […]
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