Oak woodland valuation in France

What makes this stand different

Pedunculate, sessile and downy oaks have different water requirements. Stem quality, forks, epicormic branches and regeneration matter: fuelwood coppice and a stand of high-quality sawlogs are different assets. CNPF Île-de-France Centre-Val de Loire · 2023-09 · CNPF · 2020-04

Questions that change the assessment

1. Which oak species occur, and in what proportions?

2. How much timber is suitable for sawlogs rather than firewood?

3. Is the next generation present, suited to the soil and protected from browsing?

One forest, different timelines. Illustrated woodland cutaway. — **One forest, different timelines.**
Species, ages and stand structure change how woodland is assessed. A visit helps compare hypotheses with the trees actually present.
Explanatory illustration · not a depiction of an analysed property

Documents to request before an offer

An inventory by species, diameter and quality; harvesting and regeneration plans; water and health assessments. Request dated documents tied to the correct parcels. Aerial imagery shows canopy, not internal timber defects or legal access rights.

From an average price to this property

An average describes completed sales, not the price of this woodland. Start with the actual scope, access, terrain, future works and comparable transactions. Explore national and departmental benchmarks. Standing timber prices in €/m³ concern a different market. When woodland sales include trees, do not add their value again.

Your first assessment with WoodWorth

Select parcels or draw only the portion that interests you. The report combines maps, canopy interpretation, market evidence and an explained valuation scenario. Explore a report based on real parcels. Maps and guides are freely accessible. Reports start at €9 incl. tax for 1 parcel up to 0.5 ha; €19 up to 5 parcels and 20 ha; €59 up to 20 parcels and 100 ha. Payment is coming soon; access is currently complimentary. All analyses concern woodland in France.

Sources and dates

Accessed 28 September 2026. Independent sources; no partnership implied.