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2021 Winter Lumber Prices | Log Buyers Need Logs

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:33:05 GMT

Over the past several weeks lumber prices have spiked similar to the trends of the unprecedented lumber price run we seen in early 2021. During the previous price run there was a large flow of burnt logs from the recent wildfires that was over supplying lumber mills, preventing timber owners from seeing the same price runs that mills were experiencing with boards. Luckily for timber owners, this time appears to be different. Salvage logging has begun to wind down and several of the salvage operations that are still active are being shut down due to the recent low snow elevations. As a result, log prices have been spiking at a similar pace to lumber. Several mills have been quoting prices over a $1,000 per MBF (1,000 board feet) for certain types of logs. Over the past week Century Forest Management has received calls from several log buyers trying to find logs available for purchase to fulfill short term needs. With lumber rapidly climbing the last thing lumber mills want to do is run out of log supply.

We would like to relay the message we are receiving from log buyers onto our customers. If you have timber that you have been considering harvesting, now may be a great time! Even if you do not have a rocked road in place, the increased value of logs may more than cover the cost of rocking your road. We would be more than happy to meet up for a free consultation to see if harvesting your stand soon makes the most sense. Feel free to give us a call at (541) 847-3020 for any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Waylon Mobley

Century Forest Management

Landowner Fire Guide for Readiness and Fuel Reduction

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:29:05 GMT

After the last few fire seasons, and seeing the devastation it caused to rural properties here in Western Oregon, we wanted to create a guide for landowners to protect their properties through fire readiness and fuel reduction. At Century Forest Management we paid close attention to the main causes of burning of homes and structures in these fires. In some instances, the wind was blowing so aggressively that not much could be done in the path of the flames but there are some preventative measures one can take to help lessen the chances of a total loss.

Keep vegetation away from the house. Shrubs, dead grass, and trees with low hanging limbs all need to be removed at least 100 feet from the house (more is always better). The dead grass acts like tinder which catches the shrubs ablaze then they move to the heavier fuels and up the tree the fire goes. Once in the tree, the embers will travel a greater distance, sending spot fires as far as the wind can push them.
If vegetation is desired around the house, be sure it is very green and very well-watered (utilize plants that hold a lot of water). Homes with a blanket of irrigated grass surrounding the home tend to have a better chance in a fire.
Keep roof and gutters free of material during fire season. Once an ember lands in a gutter filled with dry leaves/needles, there is probably little stopping that fire from getting into the roof and the rest is history. Another solid tip for rural living is when replacing the roof, strongly consider using a tin roof versus standard three-tab roofing. In burned areas, you can see that homes and structures with a tin roof had a much better chance of surviving the fire.
If the area around the home happens to be timber, thinning, limbing, and / or cutting a larger swath may be needed to keep the flames away from the home.

These are just some of the ways that homes and structures can be better protected by fire. There are exceptions to the rules due to aspect, geography, slope, and many other factors, but we hope this gives you some insight as to how to keep your home protected. The best way to help prevent a fire is to contact us, Century Forest Management, located in Monroe, Oregon, long before fire season for a free consultation. Every home is different, and we can help lessen the chances of the loss of your home or structures on your property.

Oregon Logging Company

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:12:11 GMT

Century Forest Management is run and owned by Garren and Ethan, both from families with a history in forestry and logging .

Based in Monroe, Oregon, Century Forest Management serves private landowners with their logging needs, from timberland management , commercial thinning and land clearing , final harvest , and many more services.

We have a respect and love for nature and our forests, and are focused on sustainable logging while also helping land owners maximize profits. We will gladly offer a free consultation to help develop a plan for the best way to manage your land. We look at forestry with a big picture view, because harvesting will affect your land for the next 40-50 years.

For more information, check out our completed logging projects and services for Oregon landowners' logging.

Call or email us today for a free estimate or even a second opinion on a quote from another company.