Markets for large diameter pine??

[Brad Johnson]

I am working on a pine lot that has some large diameter, good quality pine overstory pine marked. Some of it is in decline, but much of it is in excellent shape, some clear. These logs are mostly 16′ and 35-40″ in diameter at the small end. We are having trouble finding a market for this wood, as most commercial mills cannot take wood this big. I have called Homegrown in NH, as well as a number of pine flooring companies here in VT. Does anyone out there have any other ideas? I would appreciate any suggestions here. Thanks.
-Brad

[Michael Low]

P&R mill, Wolcott VT
Dave’s Sawmill, Hardwick VT
Courier sawmill, Danville VT

Dave at least is a good resource having been in the milling and logging industry up here his whole life, maybe he would know.

[Carl Russell]

You may be able to send the clear logs to Wards in Moretown…. Clear Spruce and Pine Logs – Top Prices Delivered to Patten, ME or Moretown, VT Ward Clapboard Mill days: (207) 528-2933 Cecil Gallagher eves: (207) 528-6250

[Carl Russell]

These guys are looking for really large and character-wood logs….. in MA http://www.berkproducts.com/logs_wanted.php

Carl

[Brad Johnson]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Seems as though there are some good markets, but may have to wait for cooler fall weather…
-Brad

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