 | Forest Land Acquisition and Sales, Tax-Free Exchanges,
Timberland Financing Sources |
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| Timber Inventory (Cruising) and Appraisal -- Timber Volume
by Species & Product, Value Estimation |
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| Timber Taxation Assistance:
(1) The IRS allows a Timber Depletion Deduction from timber sale revenue.
We can help landowner reduce taxable gain (and tax!).
(2) Establish a Timber Account Basis (Timber Volume, Value) at time of
purchase/inheritance or retroactively to meet IRS specifications.
(3) We will help landowner apply for Current Use Land Assessment (ad valorem
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| Assistance with Estate Planning, minimizing estate taxes.
Assist in establishment of Trusts which include a Timberland component. |
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| Selective Timber Marking (Subdivision / Pre-Development
Timber Thinning) -- Produce timber income while protecting land aesthetics. |
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| Timber Sales, Negotiation and Harvest Contract Preparation
-- Our contract protects the Seller. |
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Sample
Timber Sale Contract |
| Supervision of Logging Operations, Logging Road Layout. |
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| Reforestation of Open Areas with Seedlings, Natural
Regeneration Techniques for thinned forests. |
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| Promotion of Wildlife, Protection of Watersheds, Hardwood
and Pine Species Management. |
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| Comprehensive Written, Long-Term Management Plans in
cooperation with Landowner. |
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| Aerial Photography Analysis / Interpretation and Stand
(Cover Type) Mapping. |
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| Inspection for Disease / Insects -- knowledgeable in control
techniques. |
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| Boundary Line Maintenance, Wildfire Protection. |
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| Advise Landowner of Timber Prices and Market Trends. |
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| Communicate and work with Owner's Attorneys, Accountants and
Financial Planners. |
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