In January, trunks of up to 220-year-old deciduous trees such as oaks are traditionally auctioned in Malchin. According to experts, prices have increased by 20 to 30 percent.

In Malchin (Mecklenburg Lake District) valuable logs are again being sold to the highest bidder. With the traditional hardwood submission - a kind of written auction - the State Forestry Agency of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania hopes for the highest possible proceeds in view of the development on the wood market. In addition to the state forest, municipal and private forest owners are also involved.

Around 200 strong tree trunks
At similar auctions and sales in Germany, wood prices are currently 20 to 30 percent higher than in the previous year: in 2022 it was 521,000 euros in Malchin. The price per cubic meter of oak was 1,042 euros, so that the most expensive trunk fetched around 10,000 euros. A total of around 530 cubic meters of hardwood were offered this time, which accounted for around 200 strong tree trunks.

Mainly oak, but also black walnut or small-leaved lime on offer
400 cubic meters of this are sessile and pedunculate oaks that are between 180 and 220 years old. The robust oaks come mainly from the forestry offices of Bad Doberan, Schlemmin (West Pomerania-Rügen) and Dargun (Mecklenburg Lake District). Among the other eleven tree species, ash and sycamore are represented with around 30 cubic meters. A black walnut, which is currently being cultivated more intensively due to climate change, and a small-leaved lime are offered as special features. Traditionally companies from the veneer and sawing industry as well as the timber trade from Denmark, Poland and Germany take part in the auction in Malchin. The results are to be communicated this Friday via the Schwerin Ministry of Agriculture.

Source: ndr.de