Prices 



The stationary mill as a market for standing timber offers somewhat higher 

 prices than the portable mill for white pine, hemlock, and spruce. There is 

 a difference of about one dollar per thousand board feet on minimum prices 

 paid and six dollars on the maximum. While the higher maximum prices 

 paid by stationary mills could be directly attributed to quality, the timber 

 owner selling in this market has a better opportunity because of a greater 

 range of prices. Hence, his low grade product has a slightly greater proinise 

 of higher returns and the better grades considerably more. 



There is a price gradient in geographical location within the State which 

 can be seen in reports from sawmills by counties. For example, Carroll 

 County commands the number one price position, followed by Grafton 

 County. These counties constitute a belt which extends across the State. 

 One is in the Saco River drainage system and the other, for the most part 

 is in the Connecticut River drainage system. 



Hardwoods required for special purposes such as birch, ash, hard maple, 

 and red oak bring the best prices. In fact, hardwoods in general can be 

 classed as high value species. Possible exceptions to this rule are beech 

 and miscellaneous hardwoods for pulpwood. 



Disposal of Manufactured Products 



About half of the sawmills sell their output in local markets. One third 

 sell both in local and distant markets and one-sixth to distant markets only. 



Both portable and stationary sawmills sell a high proportion of their 

 products to fabricators. Retailers and consumers each secure about one- 

 third of the total output in almost identical amounts. Other wood-using 

 industries sell the greater amount of their product to consumers. 



Table 10. Disposal of Manufactured Products by Mills 



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