Selling Timber in Laurens County, GA
Quick answer
There are 24 timber businesses listed for Laurens County, Georgia: 7 consulting foresters and 17 timber buyers, loggers and mills. 24 of them have offices in the county. The rest are registered to work here and travel in, and every listing shows how far its office is from the county seat.
Before you talk to anyone, find out what your timber is worth
Most landowners in Laurens County have no idea what their standing timber is worth, which is exactly the position a buyer wants you in. Four questions gets you a ballpark range before the first offer lands.
Consulting Foresters in Laurens County (7)
These 7 foresters have offices right here in Laurens County. A forester works for you, not for the buyer.
Coastal Piedmont Inc appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement.
Fat Lighter Investments, LLC appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement. The Commission's record marks the firm as: Certified Prescribed Burner.
Long Forestry Consultants, LLC appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement. The Commission's record marks the firm as: Certified Prescribed Burner; Society of American Foresters member.
Longneedle Farm & Timber appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement.
Oconee Forestry Services appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement. The Commission's record marks the firm as: Certified Prescribed Burner.
The Tribble Group, LLC appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement. The Commission's record marks the firm as: Association of Consulting Foresters member; Society of American Foresters member. 2 foresters appear under this office in the roster.
Timberland Resource Services, Inc. appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's list of consulting foresters covering Georgia, with an office in Dublin, in Laurens County. The Commission compiles that list from foresters who submit their own details to it; a listing is not an endorsement. The Commission's record marks the firm as: Association of Consulting Foresters member; Certified Prescribed Burner; Certified Real Estate Appraiser.
Timber Buyers, Loggers & Mills in Laurens County (17)
These 17 are based in Laurens County. Being close matters: hauling is one of the biggest costs taken out of your check.
Battle Lumber Company appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's timber buyers directory, based in Dublin. The Commission compiles that directory from buyers and harvesters who submit their own information to it, and states that inclusion is not an endorsement. Georgia does not license or register timber buyers. The directory carries no county, so this listing is placed by its town only. Battle Lumber Company is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Beasley Forest Products is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Cadwell, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Beck's Forestry Service is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dexter, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Cedar Creek Timber is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Rentz, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Custom Sawmilling is listed in the Georgia Forestry Commission's Wood-Using Industries directory as a sawmill-hardwood & softwood facility in Laurens County, taking yellow pine, eastern red cedar, cypress, red oak. The Commission publishes the directory; it does not rate or endorse the facilities in it.
Faircloth Forest Products is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Georgia Power is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Graphic Packaging International is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Hajco Timber Energy LLC is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Interfor US Inc. is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Rayonier is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Rayonier Inc. is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
RYAM appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's timber buyers directory, based in Dublin. The Commission compiles that directory from buyers and harvesters who submit their own information to it, and states that inclusion is not an endorsement. Georgia does not license or register timber buyers. The directory carries no county, so this listing is placed by its town only. RYAM appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's timber buyers directory, based in Dublin. The Commission compiles that directory from buyers and harvesters who submit their own information to it, and states that inclusion is not an endorsement. Georgia does not license or register timber buyers. The directory carries no county, so this listing is placed by its town only. RYAM is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here. RYAM is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Spivey Forest Products is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dublin, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
West Fraser is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dudley, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here. West Fraser is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Dudley, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
West Fraser, Inc. is listed in the Georgia Forestry Commission's Wood-Using Industries directory as a sawmill-softwood facility in Laurens County, taking yellow pine. The Commission publishes the directory; it does not rate or endorse the facilities in it.
Woodard Land & Timber Inc appears on the Georgia Forestry Commission's timber buyers directory, based in Rentz. The Commission compiles that directory from buyers and harvesters who submit their own information to it, and states that inclusion is not an endorsement. Georgia does not license or register timber buyers. The directory carries no county, so this listing is placed by its town only. Woodard Land & Timber Inc. is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Rentz, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here. Woodard Land & Timber, Inc is on the Georgia Master Timber Harvester active roster, at Rentz, Laurens County. Georgia Master Timber Harvester is a training programme; the roster records a current designation and is not a rating, a licence, or an endorsement by anyone. The roster publishes no phone number, so there is none here.
Land clearing and small-lot services (1)
Green Power Solutions of Georgia, LLC is listed in the Georgia Forestry Commission's Wood-Using Industries directory as a energy product-electricity facility in Laurens County, taking yellow pine, hardwoods. The Commission publishes the directory; it does not rate or endorse the facilities in it.
Questions landowners ask
How many timber buyers and foresters serve Laurens County?
24 businesses are listed for Laurens County: 7 consulting foresters and 17 buyers, loggers and mills. 24 of them have offices in the county.
How much is my timber worth in Laurens County?
Nobody can tell you what your timber is worth without walking it. Value depends on the species, the size and grade of the trees, how thickly they stand, the ground conditions and how easily a logger can reach them. University of Georgia Extension publishes an annual timber situation and outlook report with recent quarterly figures, which tells you what the market is doing, not what your tract holds. Anyone who quotes you a figure without seeing the land is guessing, and a guess in that direction is rarely in your favour.
What stumpage value means →Do I need a forestry consultant to sell timber in Laurens County?
You do not have to use one. A consulting forester works for you rather than the buyer, marks the timber, runs a sealed-bid sale and typically charges a percentage of the sale. Research from several state extension services has found that timber sold through a consultant often returns enough more to cover the fee, though results vary by tract and by market. The decision usually turns on the size of the sale and whether you have sold timber before.
Do I need a forestry consultant? →Do I need a permit to cut timber in Georgia?
Georgia has no statewide permit for cutting timber on your own land, and state law forbids a county to require one or to charge a fee for a timber harvest notification. What a county may require is the notification itself: where its ordinance calls for one, the harvester files it before entering the property if possible and no later than 24 hours after entering, and the county may ask for a bond of up to $5,000 against damage to its roads. Not every county has an ordinance, so check with yours before work starts. Georgia's Best Management Practices are not a permit programme, but following them is how a harvest stays clear of the water-quality law that is enforceable.
Permit rules in Georgia →