In 2014, Alabama timberland acreage increased from 22 million acres to an all-time high of 23 million, according to Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest.

“That million acres of growth didn’t just happen,” said Greg Pate, Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) state forester. “We’ve seen a steady growth in Alabama’s timberland in the past 15 years.”

Alabama’s forests are the third largest in America, behind only Oregon and Georgia. Timber acreage covers 69 percent of Alabama’s total area, Pate said.

“Timber is a vital, renewable resource in Alabama,” said Rick Oates, Alabama Farmers Federation Forestry Division director. “This study shows landowners are successfully managing our forests with the future in mind.”

Despite perceptions that trees and forests are vanishing in Alabama, FIA data show timber growth now exceeds the volume of timber harvested annually, Oates said. read more at YellowHammer.com

Thinking about buying timber land?

National Land Realty’s land professionals are here to help you find the best piece of timber property to suit your needs. With the supply high, now is the time to capitalize on fair pricing and invest in a renewable resource that will give you an opportunity to produce income for a lifetime. Contact an NLR agent today.

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Being the popular, renewable resource that it is, the timber market is growing and will continue to do so. If you’ve been considering selling your property, now is the time to work with one of our land professionals – the demand is high, and our agents are experts in this arena. Contact an NLR agent today.