How the Georgia Envirothon is getting the next generation outside When he’s not journeying across America on foot, or riding a motorcycle, or competing in beard competitions, Josh Seehorn makes teens fall in love with nature. Actually, he does all those things at the same time. Seehorn, the Georgia-bred outdoor enthusiast whose expeditions on The … Read more…
So you own trees and you’re ready to cash in on your investment–now what? The timber industry does things the old fashioned way, with handshakes and yellow book listings and advice from your great uncle Willis. But sometimes Willis passes on before he remembers to give you the name of his logger. And sometimes the … Read more…
Owning land can feel like a heavy responsibility. But it doesn’t have to. Smart landowners know by instinct that there are more ways to make money from their land than they are taking advantage of, but figuring out how can be difficult. Google searches can be confusing; asking fellow land owning friends can produce conflicting … Read more…
What if the goal of managing timberland was not to make money? Timber professionals are making money, the industry is creating new jobs, and more efficient ways to grow trees are being developed every day. But, ironically, very few people have the time to enjoy their success. With all the technology available these days, why … Read more…
Things are looking good for people who grow trees. At a recent conference for timberland owners in the southeast, experts in forestry suggested that the spate of research on global climate changes may result in increased productivity for timber growers. Basically, more CO2 in the air means more demand for trees to be grown. Check … Read more…
What’s going on in the timber industry? It’s always good to stay into tune with what the big guys are doing in the timber industry. Even if you’re a timberland owner looking to sell timber for the first time, knowing what the largest timber companies are doing during the time of your sale could provide valuable … Read more…
Avoiding Common Mistakes Selling timber is not something most people do on a frequent basis. Even if you own several thousands of acres, you may harvest and sell timber only a few times in the span of several decades. Therefore, it is important to keep your errors low–you can’t afford many mistakes. While there are … Read more…
Check out this short video on Wood Products from the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
In order to maximize the value of your timber and harvest responsibly, you need a trustworthy independent forestry consultant and you need at least 25 acres of land with trees. Timberland investments are often more valuable than a house, and typically have generational implications, so you want to make wise choices regarding your land. We … Read more…
