A stumpage sale by tender (rotpost) is a sales method where the forest owner sells a stand of trees “on the stump,” meaning before they are harvested. Before the sale, a tree marking and tally is carried out, where the trees to be sold are measured and documented in a tally list. This is then used to solicit bids from different buyers.
The buyer pays a fixed price for the entire sale and is then responsible for harvesting and transport. Because the price is set in advance, the forest owner gets a clear picture of revenue even before harvesting begins.
Selling via rotpost can be a good option for forest owners who want a secure, predictable sale without having to manage the harvesting themselves.