Range of Returns (per acre) from
Planted Loblolly Pine
on Site Prepared Areas
PULPWOOD ROTATION AT 25 YEARS
| PULPWOOD | CORDS | $20/CORD | $30/CORD | $45/CORD | $60/CORD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Site Index (65) | 23 | $460 | $690 | $1,035 | $1,380 |
| Medium Site Index (80) | 35 | $700 | $1,050 | $1,575 | $2,100 |
| High Site Index (95) | 52 | $1,040 | $1,560 | $2,340 | $3,120 |
Site Index base age:50
Medium and high sites will yeild some chip-n-saw.
Pulpwood yield from Field Forester Handbook, USFS
SAWTIMBER ROTATION AT 40 YEARS
| First Thinning 15-18 yrs. | CORDS | $20/CORD | $30/CORD | $40/CORD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulpwood | 7 | $140 | $210 | $280 |
| Second Thinning 25-30 yrs. | CORDS | $50/CORD | $65/CORD | $80/CORD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip-n-saw | 10 | $500 | $650 | $800 |
Harvest Cut
| SAWTIMBER | 1000 Bd. ft. | $200/M | $250/MD | $300/M | $400/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Site Index (65) | 7 | $1,400 | $1,750 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
| Medium Site Index (80) | 15 | $3,000 | $3,750 | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| High Site Index (95) | 24 | $4,800 | $6,000 | $7,200 | $9,600 |
Site Index base age:50
Sawtimber yield from Publication 50, USFS
Definition of Terms
Intermediate Thinning - Selective cuts made during the mid-life of a forest stand to remove the weaker, misformed or diseased trees to improve growth of the final crop trees.
Prescribed Burning - Burning done under suitable weather conditions for the purposes of wildlife hazard reduction, controlling undergrowth, and wildlife habitat improvement.
Site Index - A measure of soil quality as related to tree height of a given species of tree at a specified age (usually 50).
Site Preparation - Practices performed to prepare the land for planting trees when competing scrub trees or other vegetation would prevent successful planting. Some common practices are: shear, root rake, disk, chop, burn, chemicals, or a combination of these.
Chip-N-Saw - Trees 9 to 12 inches in diameter, suitable for making small dimension lumber.