Practical guides for plantation owners and timber procurement teams.
Tree count alone cannot establish value. A plantation assessment considers usable dimensions, straightness, timber condition, maturity, density and the work needed to harvest and load. Road access and distance to the buyer affect logistics. Prevailing demand also matters. Send current photos and measurements; a visit may still be needed before a final quotation.
Age is one piece of information, rather than a universal harvest date. Growth and suitability differ by site, management and buyer requirements. Record the planting year, sample measurements and access conditions. Discuss readiness with the procurement team and a qualified local forestry professional. Do not cut before permissions and commercial terms have been checked.
Use a flexible tape around a representative straight section of the trunk at approximately 1.3 metres above ground. Keep the tape level and record circumference in centimetres, along with the measurement height. Note forks, swelling or uneven ground. Take several representative samples and label photos. Approximate diameter equals circumference divided by π; the buyer may use a different commercial measurement method. Avoid climbing or unsafe access.
Include your name and phone, state, district and village, approximate tree count, age and area. Add representative photographs of trunks, canopy, spacing and road access. Measurements are helpful if known. Share precise coordinates only through the private form or directly with the business. Never publish your land documents or exact plantation location in a public comment.
After an initial review, the team may arrange a visit. The inspection checks the stand, sample dimensions, quality, harvesting access and loading arrangements. Discuss ownership authority, local permissions and responsibilities. Ask for a clear explanation of measurement, price basis, payment schedule and what each party will do before agreeing to sell.
Specify species, intended use, required quantity and unit, diameter range, preferred lengths and delivery destination. Describe acceptance criteria, transport responsibilities, timing and frequency. A clear specification helps assess sourcing opportunities; it does not guarantee a particular lot or continuous supply. Confirm quality and commercial terms before dispatch.
Procurement should match the manufacturer’s actual specifications. Species alone does not determine suitability: dimensions, defects, condition and processing needs also matter. Tell us whether you need Melia dubia or another timber and give measurable acceptance criteria. Verify suitability with your technical team rather than relying on a general species label.