County timber snapshot
Timberland in Scioto County
The USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis program estimates about 270,000 acres of timberland in Scioto County. The current Ohio evaluation combines measurements collected from 2019 through 2025. The county estimate uses 45 sampled timberland plots and reports a 14.5% sampling error.
These figures describe the county, not the value of your property. Your trees, their condition, and the way in for logging equipment matter more to an offer. Start with your location, wooded acreage, photos, and what you know about past harvests.
- County seat
- Portsmouth
- Estimated timberland
- About 270,000 acres
- FIA sample
- 45 plots
- Sampling error
- 14.5%
- FIPS
- 39145
County forest profile
Tree groups measured in the county sample
The qualifying leading FIA groups for Scioto County are other white oaks, yellow-poplar, and select white oaks. We show a group only when at least five sample plots contributed and the reported sampling error was no more than 50 percent. That cutoff removes the thinnest estimates, but it does not turn a county statistic into a timber cruise or appraisal.
other white oaks
About 145.8 million cubic feet of estimated merchantable bole volume on timberland.
23 sample plots; 29.7% sampling erroryellow-poplar
About 95.8 million cubic feet of estimated merchantable bole volume on timberland.
28 sample plots; 26.3% sampling errorselect white oaks
About 94.4 million cubic feet of estimated merchantable bole volume on timberland.
21 sample plots; 34.8% sampling errorSpecies group names and volume estimates come from USDA FIA evaluation 392025. The data helps describe the local timber resource. It cannot identify the species, size, grade, defects, or value of trees on a specific parcel.
Local sale planning
Prepare a Scioto County property for review
Scioto County has the largest FIA timberland estimate in this selected service area. That does not make every parcel marketable. Owners near Portsmouth, New Boston, Wheelersburg, Lucasville, Minford, or South Webster should show the actual wooded block, its road connection, and the acres under consideration. Because several oak groups appear strongly in the county sample, avoid calling a tree veneer or high grade until an inspection supports it.
We welcome property inquiries from around Portsmouth, New Boston, Wheelersburg, Lucasville, Minford, and South Webster. Based in Holmes County, we review the species, acreage, access, and distance to interested mills when considering a purchase or matching your timber with a buyer.
Include these details
- Parcel address, parcel number, or map pin
- Total acreage and approximate connected wooded acreage
- Known tree species and any prior harvest date
- Road entrance, truck access, landing space, slopes, and stream crossings
- Stand, entrance, trail, and boundary photographs
- Whether you want to sell timber, sell timberland, or speak with a forester
- Your preferred timing and goals for the property
Finding a buyer
A purchase or a match for your timber
We review your details and discuss your goals. We buy timber and timberland directly, and we can also introduce mills or timber buyers looking for your wood type and acreage. Different buyers need different wood. Finding that fit is part of looking for a strong offer for your property.
We ask for your consent before sharing details with another buyer. Any offer should name the purchaser and set out the payment and plans for your property in writing. Compare the terms as well as the price, and take time to ask questions. You can decline any offer.
Thinking about selling the wooded property itself? Read about selling timberland.
Property resources
Check the parcel and get independent help
Parcel records can help confirm the county, parcel number, and assessor acreage before submitting the form. Acreage in tax records still may not equal wooded or harvestable acreage. For advice given solely for the landowner's benefit, consider hiring an independent qualified forester.
Nearby coverage
Nearby Ohio county guides
Properties near a county line may use a mailing address, access road, or parcel that creates confusion about the correct location. These nearby service pages can help you choose the county that contains the timber.
Tell us about your Scioto County woods
Share your location, acreage, and whether you want to sell timber or timberland. The review is free, and the decision to sell is yours.
Sources
County sources checked 2026-09-27.