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What Can Marching Bands Teach Us About Tracking Wood Demand and Timber Markets?

November 9, 2011 0 Comments

When tracking wood demand and timber markets, we look not only to the past and to the past and to the future for guidance, but we look to the side…

Why Hire a Land Agent when Dealing with a Neighbor?

November 8, 2011 14 Comments

Why in the world would a landowner hire a land agent when doing a deal with a neighbor or adjoining owner? That seems like the most slam dunk deal that any landowner could find himself in.

Timberland Meets Recreation

November 7, 2011 0 Comments

The benefits of woodland management are no secret. Timber harvesting has long provided a means for landowners to sustainably manage their land while also serving as a reliable source of income.

Timber REITs, End Markets for Wood, and Regional Timberland Ownership

Who buys the trees grown by timberland-owning REITs?

November 2, 2011 0 Comments

Timber REIT returns depend on strong demand from end-use markets for forest products such as lumber, plywood, pulp and OSB. This explains the dependence that timber REITs have on housing markets.