Lump Sum Sale. Trees marked and tallied by a forester are sold outright, with payment in advance. Potential buyers know which trees they are bidding on and the estimated volume. Lump sum sale is the best method for most forest owners. Selling By Scale.
Payment is received for the volume of trees removed.
The method of determining volume should be stipulated in the sales contract. Consult with an attorney to determine your liability. Pulpwood and firewood are usually measured by the cord, which is a stack of roundwood 4' x 4' x 8'. Pulpwood and wood fuel chips may also be measured and sold by weight, which can vary from one and onehalf to three tons per cord, depending upon species and other factors. Get Advice Before doing anything to your woodlot, get technical advice and assistance from your regional DEC forester or from one of DEC's Cooperating Foresters.