Frequently Asked Questions

Browsing listings is completely free and requires no account. Every seller gets their first listing free — no commissions ever, regardless of plan. For sellers who need more active listings, paid plans (Basic, Pro, and Elite) are available at affordable monthly rates. See our Plans page for current pricing.

No account needed to browse listings, search by species or location, or contact sellers. You can view all listings and call or email sellers directly without signing up. An account is only required if you want to post listings or advertise a forestry service.

You can sell logs (sawlogs, veneer logs, pulpwood), lumber (rough-sawn, kiln-dried, dimensional, flooring, decking, siding, timbers, slabs), poles and posts, firewood, and mill byproducts like wood chips, sawdust, bark, and pellets. All hardwood and softwood species are welcome — White Oak, Red Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Ash, Hickory, Beech, Pine, and more.

Every account starts with one free listing. If you need more active listings at the same time, you can upgrade to a Basic, Pro, or Elite plan. Plans are billed monthly through Stripe and can be canceled anytime — no contracts or cancellation fees. There are never any commissions on your sales. See the Plans page for current pricing and listing limits.

Create a free account, then go to the Sell page and fill out the form — species, grade, quantity, location, price, and your contact info. You can add photos directly from your phone or computer. Listings with photos get significantly more calls. Your listing goes live immediately.

Your phone number and email are shown on your listing. Buyers call or text you directly — no middleman, no platform fee on the transaction. You negotiate price, pickup, and logistics directly. Buyers can also send you a message through the built-in messaging system on the platform.

Buyer requests let mills, buyers, and landowners post exactly what they're looking for — species, quantity, timing, and location. Sellers can browse these requests and reach out directly to buyers who are actively searching. No account is needed to post or browse buyer requests. Visit the Buyer Requests page to see current requests or post your own.

Yes. Log truckers, portable sawmill operators, kiln-drying services, timber cruisers, land clearing crews, stump grinders, tree planters, firewood processors, and log graders can all list their business in our Services directory for $10/month. Your listing is shown to loggers and landowners searching near you, 24/7. Subscriptions are billed monthly through Stripe and can be canceled anytime.

Yes. Our log hauling companies directory lists truckers you can search by location. If you're a trucker or hauling company, list your service for $10/month to get discovered by loggers and mills looking for haulers in your area.

Log in and go to My Listings in your account. From there you can edit any listing details, update photos, change the price, or mark it sold. Sold listings are removed from search results so buyers don't call on timber that's already gone.

Sellers can list using any common scale: Doyle, Scribner, International 1/4", or by the ton. Most Kentucky and Ohio mills use Doyle scale. When posting, select which scale you're using so buyers can accurately compare. If you're unsure, Doyle is the standard for the Appalachian region.

White Oak is currently the most in-demand species due to strong demand from bourbon barrel cooperages, flooring manufacturers, and furniture makers. Red Oak, Walnut, Cherry, and Hard Maple are also consistently strong. Poplar/Yellow Poplar moves well in volume for lumber and plywood. Ash, Hickory, and Beech have niche but steady demand. See our Pricing Guide for regional benchmarks.

Log prices vary by species, grade, diameter, length, and market conditions. White Oak veneer logs command the highest prices; pulpwood and low-grade mixed hardwood sells for considerably less. Browse active listings to see what sellers in your area are asking, and check our Pricing Guide for regional benchmarks. Prices are typically quoted per MBF (thousand board feet) on Doyle scale or per ton.

JMLogMarket is open to sellers and buyers in all 50 states. Our strongest presence is in the Appalachian hardwood region: Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, and Georgia. We are headquartered in Greenup, Kentucky along the Ohio River.