Free 2026 Hardwood Pricing Guide
Current species pricing, regional market trends, and negotiation tips — built for loggers, sawmills, and timber buyers across the Appalachian hardwood region.
What's Inside the Guide
- White Oak & Red Oak pricing — current market ranges for the two most-traded Appalachian species, including bourbon-barrel grade White Oak
- Poplar & Walnut pricing — up-to-date price data for Tulip Poplar, Black Walnut, Cherry, and Maple across common grades
- Regional market data — price breakdowns for Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, and Virginia
- Seasonal trends — learn when prices peak and when to time harvests or purchases for the best value
- Negotiation tips — practical advice for getting better prices whether you are buying or selling timber
- 2026 market outlook — demand forecasts, housing starts impact, and export trends shaping this year's hardwood market
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The pricing guide is a monthly snapshot — for live market data, deeper species detail, and selling resources, dig into the tools and species pages linked below.
Live price tracker →
Per-species prices, 6-month history, and 3-month forecasts.
Timber value estimator →
Enter species, volume, and state for an instant ballpark.
Log scale calculator →
Doyle, Scribner, and International 1/4" from diameter + length.
Find a consulting forester →
Get a professional timber cruise before you sell standing timber.
Selling timber guide →
Step-by-step walkthrough for landowners with standing timber.
Log grading guide →
How buyers grade logs — what qualifies for Select vs. No. 2.
Species pricing pages
Each species has its own page with grading standards, current price ranges, regional market notes, and active listings. Browse by species to see what buyers in your area are paying.
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