Small scale logging to pay for land

Ive been curious about this idea for a while but don't know where to ask. I was wondering if it would be possible to sell just several trees per year enough to pay the yearly load and taxes on land.  So a few considerations, how much does maple or oak go per board foot when selling to a logger or the mill. Are Mills or loggers willing to just take a few trees a year?
Where I have land is mid- northern Wisconsin. In my area land can be bought for about 1000 an acre. So say I bought a 40 I'm curious how many trees Id have to sell a year to pay for the land.
Just an idea I had that I was wondering would be possible
note I love trees especially big trees so this is why id only be interested in logging off a few a year and then replanting.
Thanks anyone who might have knowledge about theses kinds of thing or could give me an idea of where to gather information.  

Brandon, I would start by checking with local logging companies. They can probably answer all of your questions.

Several years ago, my husband wanted to sell some of the mature trees in our 2.5 acre woodlot, and that's what he did, contacted a local logging company. What we discovered, is that logging companies in our area wouldn't touch anything under 10 acres. So that's as far we we got. It may be different in your area, so it never hurts to check.

I think it greatly depends on a few factors.  How nice are the trees, are you getting them out of the woods or is someone else, can you take them to a sawmill yourself, etc

I might be wrong but I don't think loggers would be interested in coming by your place for a few dozen trees.  But if you cut them, get them out of the woods and haul them to the sawmill, there might be enough money in it.  Of course you'd be using/buying the equipment to do that and trading your time for that money.

HI,  If you can get the trees down and knock off the branches, then skid them to the road and pile them up, a logging company might...Might pick them up.  I wouldn't count on it if you can't fill the truck up.  Loggers live on slim margins.  (How do you make a small fortune logging. Start with a large fortune).

I have a friend who does land clearing. He brings useful logs home and stacks them with painted end grain. He has a contact that will come make offers on anything from furniture grade black walnut to pallet grade cottonwood. He schedules an appointment and has the logs laid out with distance to walk between.

Not sure how la4ge of an area this fellow covers but I'd be glad to track down his info if you are curious.

Your best bet would be to invest in a sawmill for your own personal use. And sell surplus from building your own structures.

It may be possible to cut, mill and dry timber for use by woodworkers yourself.
If you find out the needs of potential customers, and cut accordingly you may have a good market.
And get a better overall income

I have a friend who was in the logging business.  He cut Pine trees and sold them to log home companies. A 12 foot long 12 inch diameter log was around $100.00 Log home companies could be a source for you to look into. For hardwoods maybe mills, Maybe flooring companies, Maybe local home building contractors for timber framing homes if you mill them yourself. You could get a chainsaw mill inexpensively and build the platform yourself to keep the log from rolling while cutting.

You will need to do your research in the area to determine the best course of action for you.

If you decide to clear these trees yourself, remember - Logging IS a Dangerous Activity. There are lots of ways to get hurt, maimed or killed.