Why Invest in Timber Production
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/invest.htm
This paper discusses the costs and benefits of growing timber. Understanding some basic information on
environmental and economic factors can help a landowner make an informed decision.
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Center for Forestry Business
http://www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/cfb/index.html
The Center for Forest Business, established in 1997, is dedicated to:
sound forest business principles and practices
sustainable forest production
market-based solutions to forest resource problems and opportunities
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Considering Leasing Contracts for CRP Trees
http://www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=208
At expiration of the CRP contract the forest landowner may be interested in long term management of his/her timber resources by leasing their timber land. Leasing remains an important option and can be a win/win experience for landowners and lessees.
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Contract Important in Timber Sales
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forestry/contract.htm
It is important for the landowner to understand what he or she needs and where to obtain assistance. A written contract is important in ensuring that the seller and the buyer both perform all expected tasks.
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Earning Income From Your Forestland
http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uh098.pdf
This publication provides an overview of the planning process for startingup a nontimber secondary or small-scale enterprise.
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Florida Forestry Association
http://www.floridaforest.org
Florida Forestry Association is a private, nonprofit organization representing people who study, plant, nurture and harvest trees, and the people who manufacture products from wood.
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How To Determine Your Timber Basis
http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0025.html
Basis is a way of measuring cost or investment in timber and other assets. It is used to figure amortization for new tree plantings, depletion when the timber is sold or disposed of, the deduction for depreciation and casualty loss.
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Landowner's Guide to Timber Sale Contracts
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pbfiles/pb1607.pdf
A written timber sale agreement or contract is generally the preferable and safest method of selling timber. A written contract is legally binding and protects both the buyer and seller.
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Making Money Growing Trees
http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/news_events/2001/january/22a.htm
Planting trees can be a highly profitable investment when you plant your trees in suitable, productive soils and manage them properly. Nice timber yield, together with appreciated timber prices and reasonable costs, suggest a high rate of return on investment from growing trees.
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Methods for Estimating Timber Volume and Value of Pine Trees
http://www.aces.edu/department/extcomm/publications/anr/anr-263/anr-263.html
To judge the value of trees, either as pulpwood or as small sawtimber, you need to be able to estimate tree volumes. This publication explains estimating methods that can help you make harvesting and marketing decisions. Note, however, that the methods explained here apply only to sawtimber and pulpwood, and not to other products, such as poles and pilings.
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