Timber Management

"Maturity of a tree is hard to determine because a tree is both a production unit (a wood producing factory) and a final product (logs). Economically, a tree is ready to cut when it reaches financial maturity. Financial maturity occurs when the potential return from cutting the tree is equal to the costs of keeping it growing; the risk of the tree being damaged and the opportunity costs of alternative investments should certainly be considered."
- David Countryman, Professor of Forestry & Paul Wray, Extension Forester, ISU University Extension

Want to invest in your kids' future? Growing and selling high quality timber is an option worth considering.

We will work with you to design, plant, manage, and harvest high quality timber, while treading lightly on the land.

Iowa trees of high value include:

oak
black cherry
black walnut
maple
ash
hickory

Timber is a long-term investment. Long-term means you must be aware of potential threats to your investment. Right now, Iowa is experiencing threats to it's timber resource. Here is a sample list of those threats:

Emerald Ash Borer
Dutch Elm Disease
Gypsy Moth
Oak Wilt and Tatters

We will help you:

Develop a long-term, realistic, personalized timber management plan
Streamline your expenditure of time and money
Help procure cost-share funding
Invest in your family's future
Harvest timber in the most ecologically sensitive manner