Selling Timber in Richland County, WI
Quick answer
There are 6 timber businesses listed for Richland County, Wisconsin: 1 consulting forester and 5 timber buyers, loggers and mills. None of them has an office in the county. That is normal and it is worth knowing: consulting foresters register with the state county by county, and many register for counties they would have to drive hours to reach.
Timber prices for Richland County
No county publishes its own timber prices. These are Wisconsin's published stumpage prices, what landowners are paid for standing timber, and the best public guide to what timber in Richland County is bringing. Your own timber can sell above or below them.
| Red oak | $359 per thousand board feet |
| White oak | $464 per thousand board feet |
| Hard maple | $366 per thousand board feet |
| Red pine | $162 per thousand board feet |
| Aspen | $37.18 per thousand board feet |
| Black walnut | $2,587 per thousand board feet |
Source: Wisconsin DNR forest tax rates, November 2025 – October 2026. All Wisconsin timber prices
Before you talk to anyone, find out what your timber is worth
Most landowners in Richland County have no idea what their standing timber is worth, which is exactly the position a buyer wants you in. Four questions gets you a ballpark range before the first offer lands.
No forester is based in Richland County
That is normal here and not a problem. Foresters travel, and 1 of them work Richland County from an office nearby. They are listed below, closest first. You can also click any county on the map above to see who is based there.
Consulting Foresters Working Richland County (1)
Listed as working Richland County, from an office elsewhere. Closest first.
MZ Logging is a logging contractor and forestry consulting business based in Boscobel, Wisconsin. They work with property owners across Wisconsin and Iowa, with a stated focus on Richland, Crawford, Grant, Vernon, and Iowa counties. They take on timber harvesting jobs of different kinds: selective logging, clear cutting, timber stand improvement, and log hauling, along with site cleanup once the harvest is done. On the forestry side they do forest thinning, brush clearing, fire risk reduction work, wildlife habitat management, and forest assessment with consultation. Their own description of the work is: "Whether you're looking to monetize your timber, clear land for development, or manage your forest health, our experienced team has the expertise and equipment to handle your project professionally." A project typically starts with a free on-site consultation, and they describe their agreements as transparent, with full insurance coverage on every job. They list "Fair Timber Value" among what they aim for, and say they treat land with stewardship in mind. This fits a landowner in or near those named counties who wants more than just a harvest done, someone who might also want a forest thinned, brush cleared, or a management plan looked at, and who wants a free on-site look before deciding anything. From mzlogging.com, read 8 October 2026.
Timber Buyers, Loggers & Mills That Work Here (5)
Businesses that buy, cut or mill timber in Richland County, working from a nearby town.
Aspenson Lumber - Specialty Wood Material & State Kiln is a mill in Muscoda, Wisconsin. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. A listing here is not an endorsement.
Bushranger Logging and Excavation is a logging contractor in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. A listing here is not an endorsement.
Nelson Hardwood Lumber Kiln is a mill in Richland Center, Wisconsin. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. A listing here is not an endorsement.
Randy Dalberg Logging & Excavating is a logging contractor in Richland County, Wisconsin. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. A listing here is not an endorsement.
Rockbridge Sawmill is a "modern hardwoods sawmill" in Richland Center, Wisconsin. It works with landowners on a forestry management program aimed at the health and value of the woods, with a harvest planned to repeat year after year. Its foresters work with you to develop a timber management program for your land. The mill saws hardwoods and also makes byproducts: chips, mulch, and sawdust. It covers Richland County. The mill says it partners with landowners to get "maximum value over time," and it says it helps owners manage a sustainable timber crop. Rockbridge Sawmill suits a Richland County landowner who wants a long-term plan for hardwood woods and a mill that stays involved over many years, not a single sale. From rockbridgesawmill.com, read 8 October 2026.
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Questions landowners ask
How many timber buyers and foresters serve Richland County?
6 businesses are listed for Richland County: 1 consulting forester and 5 buyers, loggers and mills. None of them has an office in the county; they register to work here and travel in.
How much is my timber worth in Richland County?
Nobody can tell you what your timber is worth without walking it. Value depends on the species, the size and grade of the trees, how thickly they stand, the ground conditions and how easily a logger can reach them. Anyone who quotes you a figure without seeing the land is guessing, and a guess in that direction is rarely in your favour.
What stumpage value means →Do I need a forestry consultant to sell timber in Richland County?
You do not have to use one. A consulting forester works for you rather than the buyer, marks the timber, runs a sealed-bid sale and typically charges a percentage of the sale. Research from several state extension services has found that timber sold through a consultant often returns enough more to cover the fee, though results vary by tract and by market. The decision usually turns on the size of the sale and whether you have sold timber before.
Do I need a forestry consultant? →What is timber worth in Richland County?
No price series is published for Richland County on its own. Wisconsin's latest published stumpage figures (Wisconsin DNR forest tax rates, November 2025 – October 2026) put white oak at $464 per thousand board feet. What your own timber brings depends on the species, the size and amount of it, and how far it is from a mill. A timber cruise by a forester settles it.
Forester listings for Richland County come from the county register, revised 2026-11-04. The register is updated quarterly.