Our forestry operation will sustainably manage approximately 100 acres of mixed hardwood and softwood forest using selective harvesting techniques and value-added processing. Through our portable sawmill, we'll convert timber into dimensional lumber, custom furniture components, and specialty wood products, with a focus on long-term forest health and carbon sequestration alongside economic returns.
| Revenue Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Lumber | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | $14,000 | $16,000 |
| Specialty Slabs & Boards | $3,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Furniture Components | $2,000 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| Kiln-Dried Products | $0 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Firewood | $3,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Total Revenue | $12,000 | $25,000 | $35,000 | $42,000 | $50,000 |
| Expense Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvesting & Skidding | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
| Equipment Maintenance | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Sawmill Blades & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Fuel & Lubricants | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
| Seasonal Labor | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
| Storage & Seasoning | $800 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Forest Management Plan | $500 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Kiln Operation | $0 | $800 | $1,300 | $1,100 | $800 |
| Total Expenses | $10,000 | $13,000 | $16,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 |
| Species | % of Forest | Board Ft Price (Rough) | Value-Added Price | Value Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Maple | 25% | $5.00 | $12.00 | 140% |
| Oak (Red & White) | 20% | $4.50 | $10.00 | 122% |
| Cherry | 15% | $5.50 | $14.00 | 155% |
| Ash | 10% | $3.50 | $8.00 | 129% |
| White Pine | 15% | $2.00 | $4.50 | 125% |
| Birch | 10% | $3.00 | $7.00 | 133% |
| Mixed Species | 5% | $2.50 | $5.50 | 120% |