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Harvesting Central Illinois Pines (IL)

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From: Phil L. City: charleston, IL
I have a farm that about 40yrs ago a conservation program came in and planted about 20 ac of pines. These trees are about 25-30ft tall and about 16 in in diameter. Do they have any value for harvest? Who would I contact to see about harvest? Thank you
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Greetings Phil: Even though high-value hardwoods rule the roost here in Illinois, there is a modest market for coniferous species (log cabin logs, pulpwood, dimensional lumber, utility poles, fuelwood, mulch, etc.). Therefore, I strongly encourage you to contact a local professional consulting forester to determine the feasibility and logistics of conducting a commercial timber sale within this stand of white pine. IL Directory of Professional Consulting Foresters: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/forestry/pdf/tfb-nres-202.pdf
From: Greg Sheumaker City: Oakley, IL
Have approximately 150 white pines about 50 yrs old and 50 to 60 ft tall. Some with a base of over 2 foot. Most are straight as an arrow, and bigger than most power poles. Looking for a harvester to thin them out. Not take all.
	Extension Message From: Christopher Evans Forestry Extension and Research Specialist Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences cwevans@illinois.edu
Greg, I would recommend contacting your local IDNR district forester (https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/idnr_district_foresters_20211004.pdf) or a local consulting forester (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/82f6f4f3de1f45e79633ba493f861ebf) to determine the market for pine in your region. Some regions in Illinois have a bit of a market and in other regions landowners struggle to find buyers for pine.
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