Forest2Market's Timber Owner Market Guide (TOMG) provides valuable data about timber prices to timberland owners. With the Market Guide, you can:
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Go to timber sales negotiations armed with accurate market stumpage prices in your area |
Every tract of timber has unique characteristics that affect its price—if a tract has high quality trees, is close to the market, and is easily accessible, it will generally bring a higher timber prices than tracts without these attributes. When you begin these market value calculations with actual market prices in your local area from the Market Guide, you can be assured that you are calculating your timber's value based on the most accurate stumpage prices available. |
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Time your timber sales for maximum profit |
Understanding the timber market in your area can help you time your timber sales to get higher timber prices and maximize your profits. This information is essential for making near-term and long-term plans for your next timber harvest. |
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Determine the value of your timber on the date of acquistion |
As with other investments, when you sell your timber you must pay taxes on the profits. To determine the amount of this tax, you must know your cost basis—timber prices on the date your acquired your timberland. Knowing the real value of your stumpage on this date may mean thousands of dollars in tax savings. |
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View the contents of the timber price report. View a sample of the timber price report. Choose your local timber price report. Access timber prices online. Find out how the Landowner Initiative for Forestry Education in Georgia uses Forest2Market's stumpage price reports. |