LandThink

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 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.

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.

Farms and ranches are made up of real and personal property. Depending upon the intent of the owner, land can be sold in a 1031 exchange replacing with a variety of real property choices including real estate…

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.