Speaking the Language After you’ve found the right forestry professional to guide you through the timber management and sale process, it’s time to learn how to speak their language. Below is a list of basic terms that will help you communicate with the professionals working on your timberland. People Forester A forester is someone who … Read more…
Timber Update is proud to announce Lynn Hooven as the 2014 Forester of the Year. We award the Forester of the Year award to foresters who go above and beyond the call of duty. This award honors the beads of sweat it cost to double-cruise the timber, the morning coffees offered to win the trust … Read more…
Forester Lynn Hooven’s work for Big-K Tree Farm demonstrates the benefits a forester brings to timber management. Lynn Hooven is always teaching. “It’s all about the crown,” he says, finger waving upward at a cluster of swaying lob lolly tops. “More needles means more photosynthesis, and then, more growth.” Understanding the biology behind the business … Read more…
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…
Timber Update featured in Forest Landowners Magazine Transcript: Jim Griffith knows trees. As a forester for more than thirty years, he also knows the tree industry. In 1995, he began writing a monthly column in Georgia Farm Bureau’s magazine called “Timber Update” that educated timberland owners on the latest news in forest management. The column was so popular Jim continued … Read more…
The Enterprise Innovation Institute of Georgia Tech reported that the forest industry in Georgia has a $27.2 billion impact on its economy. This can also be translated into $472 million in tax revenues for the state. So, while money doesn’t grow on trees, it’s certainly possible that it grows in them. However, don’t assume the impact timber … Read more…
We recently sat down with legendary coach of the Dawgs, Vince Dooley to talk about the power of preparation. In the words of Vince, whether you’re playing football or managing timber, proper preparation prevents poor performance. You can check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JzgoYpgGuQ We hope you enjoy it!
Timber, like other investments, is a valuable asset. Not unlike your investments in the stock market or business, it requires expertise for property management. The lack of forestry knowledge, or your absence from the managed property, could result significant physical or economic losses that could take years to recover. There are many aspects of timberland that are included … Read more…
When it comes to timber management prescribed burning is an outstanding implement in the toolbox of a professional forester. I’m sure we have all been driving down the highway at some point and noticed a particularly nice stand of timber or recreational property. It is most likely that prescribed burning has been a regular part … Read more…
