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Tell me about Timberland
Posted on 12/20/14 at 11:44 am
Posted on 12/20/14 at 11:44 am
Got a wild hair, and started doing a bit of reading on investing in timberland. Anyone here do so or know anything about it enough to possibly answer a few questions? Such as, what is the minimum size piece of property I need to think of looking at and what sort of management duties would one foresee in this in La or Miss?
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Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:49 pm to Y.A. Tittle
Timbaland?
Timberland?
Or timber land?
If it's the last one, I wouldn't mess with anything under 40 acres. After the initial planting I don't think it requires much maintenance. With pine I think you can cut every 15 years or so. And hope like hell they strike oil near your land.
Timberland?
Or timber land?
If it's the last one, I wouldn't mess with anything under 40 acres. After the initial planting I don't think it requires much maintenance. With pine I think you can cut every 15 years or so. And hope like hell they strike oil near your land.
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 12/20/14 at 2:00 pm to GaryMyMan
I had the same thought 
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:52 pm to Y.A. Tittle
What did you want to invest in? Softwoods like Pine can have an easy turn around. Hardwoods like Oak are coming off of record highs.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:35 pm to Y.A. Tittle
We have some acreage in timber. Let it grow, thin it in a few years, cut it all in 15-20 years, replant. A timber company will take care of the replanting and it shouldn't cost you anything. In the meantime, lease it to a hunting club for a few extra $$.
Good deal if you already own the land and have a long investment horizon. Ours has been in the family for well over a hundred years, and the understanding is that it will never be sold to an outsider. Not sure I would invest in it otherwise, unless you just really want to own some rural property. The timber market can suck depending on the housing market, competition from overseas, etc.
As for the minimum amount of land, there are people who tree farm with 40 acres or less.
Good deal if you already own the land and have a long investment horizon. Ours has been in the family for well over a hundred years, and the understanding is that it will never be sold to an outsider. Not sure I would invest in it otherwise, unless you just really want to own some rural property. The timber market can suck depending on the housing market, competition from overseas, etc.
As for the minimum amount of land, there are people who tree farm with 40 acres or less.
Posted on 12/21/14 at 4:10 pm to Jim Rockford
I like timber. Look at ACAZF, RYN, PCL, PCH,and WY. I personally own all these except WY.
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