"Solomon_Man" wrote in message
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All,
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I have a black walnut tree that I am guessing is about 50 or so years
old. It is very straight and its first branches spring out are about
17-20 feet up. The total tree is about 35-40 feet tall.

The problem at hand.

This tree is within 2 feet of my home. It completely blocks one whole
window in my dining room. The tree has caused us few problems over the
years except that it drops its walnuts on my roof and in my front and
back yard at the same time. The tree did loose a branch for the
previous owner and put about a 6 inch whole in a roof valley but thats
been 20 years back. Needless to say this tree needs to move or be taken
down as its not gotten any smaller over the years and could become a
major pain in the future.

So here are my questions;
I have been told that black walnut trees are somewhat valueable for the
fine wood industry. The previous owner said that she was offered around
3000 dollars for the tree about 20 years back.

Is this tree truelly worth this kind of money?

yes -especially if they have straight lengths of "veneer" logs in them. I
have heard $25,000 for some ten foot logs that have a hard life and a solid
core and no knots.

if the core is good (that is very important), and it truly is 20 feet
before any branches, a wild guess says that it's likely in the $10,000
range, depending on the area and the market. (Don't spend it yet, though)
Get a couple of quotes.
Once the tree gets too old, it becomes just lumber, and is worth a lot
less than veneer logs.

How would one go about selling a single tree? Who do I contact?
(Foresters,Tree Removers?)

depends on your area - google and yellow page for hardwood sawmills - most
will come and get the tree, and the ones I know will want to cut it
themselves
( cutting it yourself or having a tree removal service do it can crack or
shatter the insides, making it worthless.)


Can a tree of this size be moved especially as close to my house as it
is?

I am basically deciding what to do with this tree. I have a wood
fireplace that I heat my house with for most of the winter. The tree
would probably give me a month or two of wood. Or approximately about
$400-600 worth of fuel (at least!)? I could move it or sell it?

Thanks for all help and suggestions,
Chris
Solomon_Man