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Then you have to factor in the cost of removing the stumps from the ground, and burning/burying/dealing with them. Wood varies in price, from wood that is suitable for pulp, wood that can be used for pallets, lumber and veneer grade. Talk to the county forrester in the county that you are looking at in regards to timber prices and see what he has to say.

Less dirt needs to be moved for a pond that is built with a dam vs. an excavated pond. Same usually goes for the watershed - it's typically larger in hilly country.