Selling timber is a complicated matter that involves knowing about markets, tree values, future tree potential, laws, safety, liability, ground conditions, and a host of environmental factors. It may be a “once in a lifetime” event with long term consequences for yourself and your land. This fact sheet describes how timber is commonly sold, provides an overview of a well-written contract, reviews RSA 227-J:15 which requires a timber sale contract and includes a sample contract.