Skip to main content
Governor JB Pritzker Illinois.gov Contact IDNR DNR A to Z

Illinois Timber Prices

This report is prepared by the IDNR – Division of Forest Resources in cooperation with timber buyers and mills who participate in a semi-annual survey. Lowest and highest reported prices paid are shown along with the calculated average price paid across the state. Average prices paid can be used as a guide for determining fair market value of timber during the period. Actual prices paid are subject to general U.S., global market and economic conditions combined with local considerations such as markets, site conditions, timber accessibility, terrain, distance to markets, tree size and quality, size of sale and other factors. We advise landowners to contact their District Forester’s office directly or the Forestry Division office in Springfield before selling timber. Surveys are issued via standard mail and over the phone, numbers are based on respondents.

Prices shown are in dollars per thousand board feet (MBF). To determine price per single-board foot, divide the dollar value by 1,000. 

Fall-Winter of 2025 prices

Product Species Lowest Highest Average