Southern Foresters' Observations of Threats to Forest Health and Implications for Continuing Education

The Southern Forest Futures report details that southern forests experience several threats to health and productivity (e.g., warming temperatures, invasive plants, pest infestations), and suggests that these threats are expected to increasingly stress forests through the 21st century. Threats to forest health exact an economic, conservation, and aesthetic toll on southern forests with impacts to the wood products industry, ecosystem services, outdoor recreation, and threatened and endangered species. This publication addresses the specific observations and the resulting concerns that scientists have for forest health in our region. These observations translate into specific priorities for forest landowner education in the future.

Sample Timber Sale Contract (Part 2 of our Selling Timber Publications)

This publication offers an example of a timber sale contract to remind sellers of the importance of a legal contract for selling timber - a real property asset when sold in standing condition. When selling a valuable asset, like timber, always know what you are selling and seek professional advice to ensure that you receive fair market value, are improving the future condition of your woodlands and have the proper legal and tax advice to ensure that your tax bill is correct and adequate protections are in place. Check out this publication to make sure you have your investment covered!