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Value of Walnut Log (PA)

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From: chalie s. City: pottstown, PA
I have a fresh straight 18" diameter x 14' long black walnut log. Can you me what its worth and how to calculate board ft on this log?
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
1) I don't value or appraise logs via this forum; calculate the board footage of your log and use your state's timber price reports to estimate a low, average, and high price estimate based on the "quality" of your log. PA Timber Market Report: http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/timber-market-report 2) I'm going to assume the diameter measurement you provided me is DIB (Diameter Inside Bark; small end of log). My estimate will obviously be off if that is not the case. International ¼ Log Rule (18" DIB x 14' Length) Board Feet = 200 board feet
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