Alabama Timber Land

For most land buyers in Alabama, the value of existing timber and/or potential to produce timber is a factor in evaluating a tract’s suitability for their needs.

At one end of the spectrum is the buyer whose sole objective is timber investment income. Other buyers’ interest in timber may be limited to how it affects the recreational use of the land. Many times timber management involves a balance between those objectives.

Some of the main factors to consider in evaluating Timber Land:

• Market Value of Standing Timber
• Soil Types / Site Indexes
• Roads / access to timber - summer and winter
• Proximity to Mills

If timber investment is a primary objective, you may want to hire a registered forester to conduct a detailed cruise of standing timber to get a very good estimate of current market value. The other factors listed above will also be weighted heavily in your evaluation of specific tracts of Alabama timber land.

If timber is a secondary consideration in your search, it still may be wise to engage a forester to do a less extensive evaluation and give an opinion of value. In any case, a registered forester can work with you to develop a long term management plan to responsibly manage the timber on your property relative to your goals and objectives.

At Outdoor Investment Company we have an in-house registered forester that can provide you with a wide range of services. He is committed to working with our clients to provide a level of professional service that meets your individual needs. Of course we also have years of experience and market knowledge in all aspects of buying and selling all types of rural land in Alabama.

If you are in the market as a buyer or seller of Alabama timber land, give us a call now at 205.802.5535 to talk about how we can help you.

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