Alabama Forest Owner's Guide
to Information Resources

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Introduction

Understanding
Information

Sources of
Publications

Woodlots/Small
Forests

Forest
Resources

Plants and
Animals

Planning the
Resource

Management for
Trees

Management for
Wildlife

Management for
Alternative Uses

Business
Information

Forest Industry

Environmental
Protection

Forestry Law

Reference
Sources

Special Methods
and Practices

Background
Information

Current
Periodicals

Programs for
Landowners

Guide and
Publication Lists

Conclusion

In many ways, owning a small forest or woodlot is like owning a small business. Management decisions lead to specific outcomes, often with financial consequences.

Anderson, Steven, and O'Hara, Tim J. "Timber Marketing 101: The Basics." Forest Farmer Vol. 54 (March/April 1995), p. 42-48. (30th Manual Edition) Entire manual for $28
A step-by-step guide on what to consider and do when marketing timber. Describes selling methods (negotiated sale and sealed bid) and methods of payment (lump sum sale and scaled sale). Includes a sample timber contract.

Also useful are pamphlets called Selling Timber Successfully, by Richard W. Brinker and John C. Bliss, published in 1991 (Circular ANR-626), reprinted in 1996, 4 p., also E-book; and Timber Sale and Harvesting Contracts, by Richard W. Brinker and Charles F. Raper, published in 1994 (Circular ANR-560) 4 p., also E-book, by the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.

Haney, Harry L., Jr., and Siegel,William C. Estate Planning for Forest Landowners: What Will Become of Your Timberland?. New Orleans: U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Southern Forest Experiment Station, 1993. (General Technical Report SO-97) 186 p.
Covers forestry estate planning for nonindustrial private landowners. Content provides landowners with "a working knowledge of the Federal estate and gift tax law."

An article "Preserving Your Family Forest by Estate Planning," by Barry Bledsoe, is published in Alabama's TREASURED Forests, Vol. 12, No. 1 (spring 1993) p. 12-13.

Hauss Nursery Seedling Price List. Hauss Nursery, 4165 Ross Road, Atmore, Alabama 36502. Phone: 251-368-4854.

Haney, Harry L. Jr. and others. Forest Landowners’ Guide to the Federal Income Tax. Washington D.C.: U.S. D.A. Forest Service, 2001. (Agriculture Handbook 718). 157 p. Also and E-book.
Provides information for and explains income tax law related to timber.

Other sources are: Federal Income Tax Planning for Timberland Owners, by John Bliss and Warren A. Flick, published in 1992 (Circular ANR-671) by the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. 12 p.; Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2001 Tax Year, by Larry M. Bishop, published in 2001 (Management Bulletin R8-MB 90) by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Southern Region. 2 p.; and the National Timber Tax Website by the Cooperative Extension Service, Purdue University.

McKee, C. William. Frequently Asked Questions About Forestry Investments. Auburn, Ala.: Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, 1985. (Circular ANR-426) 11 p.
An economic analysis of the value of cut-over forest land, site investment for preparation and planting, rate of return on investment, and profitability of forestry with borrowed funds. Includes data for loblolly pine.

Brief investment information is found in a leaflet called Forestry as an Investment in the South, by Keith A. Utz, published in 1981 (General Report SA-GR 20) by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Southeastern Area.

McKee, C. William. "Leasing Hunting Rights: How Much Should I Charge?" Alabama's TREASURED Forests, Vol. 11, No. 3 (summer 1992), p. 11-13.
Detailed guidelines on what to consider when leasing forest land for hunting.

Also useful are pamphlets called Lease and Fee Hunting: Supplemental Income from Wildlife on your Land, by H. Lee Stribling, published in 1989 (Circular ANR-532) 2 p.; and Hunting Leases and Permits, by H. Lee Stribling, published in 1994 (Circular ANR-541) 4 p. by the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.

Main, Alden C., and Mills, Robert H. How to Market Your Timber for More Money. Baton Rouge, La.: Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, 1991. (Publication No. 1805, revised) 11 p. $.75
Advice on planning the sale, identifying what's for sale, and marketing the sale. Includes sample bid form and sales agreement, plus tally sheet and volume tables.

"Timber & Timberland Companies." In: The Real Yellow Pages: BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corp., 2001.
The Yellow Pages of local telephone books include a list of companies and individuals which buy timber and provide management services, such as marketing, appraisals, and management plans, to landowners.

Timber Mart-South. Athens, GA: Warnell School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia. Single State Report (e.g. Alabama) for $150/yr. Regional Report (11 states) $400/yr. (706) 542-4756
A quarterly market price survey and report giving prices paid for: stumpage (standing timber) and delivered FOB mill prices for major raw forest products. Prices for sawtimber (pine & hardwood), chips, pine ply logs, pulpwood (pine & hardwood), chip-n-saw, poles, cross ties, firewood, and hog fuel.