Timber Harvest Plan Template

Plan Your Harvest Sustainably and Efficiently – For Free!

A well-structured harvest plan is key to maximizing timber value while protecting your land. Grade Timbers' Timber Harvest Plan Template is a free downloadable guide for Illinois landowners, helping you outline every step from preparation to restoration. Customized for regions like Beardstown, Jacksonville, and Jefferson County, it ensures compliance and efficiency.



Drawing from our Roxana, IL-based expertise, this template promotes best practices for long-term forest health.

Why Use Our Timber Harvest Plan Template?

Comprehensive Coverage: From site mapping to post-harvest care, it covers all essentials.

Sustainability Focus: Includes wildlife and erosion controls to qualify for IL incentives.

Time and Budget Savers: Built-in trackers for timelines and costs.

Illinois-Tailored: Aligns with IL DNR permits and local regulations.

Free Resource: Editable in PDF, Word, or Excel for easy adaptation.

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Key Features

  • Mapping sections for harvest areas and equipment paths.
  • Checklists for permits, seasonal timing, and environmental protections.
  • Budget and timeline templates with customizable fields.
  • Integration tips for other Grade Timbers tools.

How to Use It

Assess Your Site: Map areas and note considerations like slopes or waterways.

Detail the Plan: Fill in execution steps, equipment, and safety measures.

Incorporate Compliance: Check off IL-specific requirements.

Execute and Review: Use for implementation and post-harvest evaluation.

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Ready to Get Started?

Download your free Timber Harvest Plan Template today and harvest with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free to download?

Yes! Available instantly.


Legal compliance?

Helps with planning but consult experts for binding documents.


For large properties?

Scalable for any size, with expandable sections.


Data Security: No online sharing required.

Trust Grade Timbers for your timber needs. Contact us at info@gradetimber.com or 309 472 7867.


This is a planning tool; professional advice recommended for execution.

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