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Pine tree farm. What are the pros and cons?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:13 am
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:13 am
I am looking for multi-purpose land.
I have always liked the idea of owning a pine tree farm for lumber.
I'd start with uncultivated land and remove the trees to make stand(s) of certain ages then go from there. Or purchase a pine tree farm that is already staged.
Any tips, hints, suggestions?
Thanks!
I have always liked the idea of owning a pine tree farm for lumber.
I'd start with uncultivated land and remove the trees to make stand(s) of certain ages then go from there. Or purchase a pine tree farm that is already staged.
Any tips, hints, suggestions?
Thanks!
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:30 am to Pectus
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cons
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pine trees
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:36 am to Pectus
Pine is cheap, how much do you need? Are you building neighborhoods?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:37 am to LSUballs
Its more to it then just planting pine trees in a roll. Do a lot of research. 
Oh, those trees do NOT make good lumber. Most are used for chipping till one does a third cut.
Oh, those trees do NOT make good lumber. Most are used for chipping till one does a third cut.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:47 am to Pectus
This isn't something you are going to do research on and do it yourself. Hire a forestry consultant and get after it
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:50 am to Ron Cheramie
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This isn't something you are going to do research on and do it yourself. Hire a forestry consultant and get after it
OK. Good. I work with a few of them.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:50 am to Ron Cheramie
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Hire a forestry consultant and get after it
A very big MUST.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:51 am to fishfighter
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Its more to it then just planting pine trees in a roll. Do a lot of research.
I know this, that is why I laid out a plan in my OP of not starting from scratch.
I want the pros and cons. I am not looking to make bank. It is a set it up and live on it kind of deal.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:58 am to Pectus
What general area is this? You may be in soils suitable for hardwoods and can get assistance replanting.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:15 am to Pectus
You can also lease out to pine straw companies if you are willing to fertilize the trees as necessary. Longleaf pine is really cool but definitely a slow grower
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:15 am to Ron Cheramie
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What general area is this? You may be in soils suitable for hardwoods and can get assistance replanting.
Hardwood would seem too longterm, unless I can get a hardwood farm. Or trim uncultivated land into a hardwood farm.
This is an area that supports both very well.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:40 am to Pectus
quote:Probalby will need mucho acres. Get the minerals when you buy the land.
It is a set it up and live on it kind of deal.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:50 am to Pectus
your main issue right now will be finding land cheap enough to make any money off growing trees
Posted on 9/26/16 at 9:54 am to Pectus
Pros: money every 5 years if you have enough property
Cons: cost of buying enough property and managing it to grow the best or fastest trees
Of course you can cover your costs if managed properly, and you have a few ways of making extra money
Cons: cost of buying enough property and managing it to grow the best or fastest trees
Of course you can cover your costs if managed properly, and you have a few ways of making extra money
Posted on 9/26/16 at 10:35 am to Pectus
Don't
Posted on 9/26/16 at 10:56 am to Pectus
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Hardwood would seem too longterm,
I select cut my place every 40 years. So yes, very long term.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 10:56 am to Hammertime
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Pros: money every 5 years if you have enough property
Cons: cost of buying enough property and managing it to grow the best or fastest trees
Of course you can cover your costs if managed properly, and you have a few ways of making extra money
Another con is what are the timber prices for it and the demand in the region of your state
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:27 am to fishfighter
40? Dang man, that's a while. 20 years is typical
Posted on 9/26/16 at 12:10 pm to Hammertime
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40? Dang man, that's a while. 20 years is typical
Yep, but what I get is more then double. Last time I had let them cut heavy due to way to much gum growth. I don't let them take pecan trees. Just the way my family always did it in the pass.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 12:40 pm to Pectus
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