Why should I consider using an ACF forester?

Arkansas Forestry Association Landowner WorkshopSeptember 23, 2014

John McAlpine, R.F., A.C.F.

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A consulting forester is an independent professional who manages forests and

markets forest products for private woodland owners.

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What is a Consulting Forester?

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A membership of the premier professionals in the industry,

look no further than ACF when you need to hire a

consulting forester.

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Membership of ACF

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Enhance your property values Increase the value of your timber Produce a more sustainable timber

harvest Enhance wildlife habitat Establish and protect your family’s

forest legacy

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How an ACF consulting forester can benefit you

and your land:

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Bachelor degree and five years

experience in practical forestry administration

Adhere to strict ACF ethical practices Meet continuous education requirements. Who better to help you develop a

sustainable plan to make your acres more profitable and enjoyable?

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What it takes to be an ACF Forester

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Cannot buy timber Must always work in the landowner’s best

interest Provide unbiased advice and expert options

for securing the best price for your trees. Being in the know on using up-to-date

practices, an ACF consulting forester guides you in adding to, preserving and regenerating tree growth to deliver a more consistent and robust harvest.

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What ACF Foresters can and cannot do

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Along with helping you develop a plan to

achieve your vision, he or she can provide options. For example, some owners turn logging trails

into recreational paths, or encourage habitat for wildlife.

You may want to ensure water quality An ACF consulting forester provides you with

keen insight to explore your land’s potential in economically viable ways.

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An ACF consulting forester has an ethical

commitment to stay current on issues that affect your ownership and enjoyment of the land.

ACF consulting foresters are continually learning; through publications, national and regional meetings and member-to-member sharing.

That’s why ACF consulting foresters are savvy observers of what’s happening in your forest and are up to date on state and federal regulations.

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Educate and Excite the next GenerationWorking with an ACF consulting forester is educational

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Get the Family involved

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The steps to create a management plan

Determine your goals and objectives Timber production Wildlife Conservation Combination and/or prioritize

Find out what properties you own Conduct timber inventory/Map your property Study for special sites and special

plants/animals

Management Plan

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Develop a Management Plan and layout options

Wildlife, Timber, Conservation or a combination of benefits

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Biological Growth

58%Timber Prices25%

Timberland prices17%

Return Drivers of a Timberland Investment 1992-2007

Biological Growth Drives Return

Sources: (1) Caulfield, J.P. 1998 Timberland return drivers and investing styles for an asset that has come of age. Real Estate Finance, Vol. 14, No. 4. (2) Clutter, M. and R. Mie. 2008. Return drivers and investing styles in timberland investment. Internal FIA publication. (3) http://www.forestinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/biological-growth-drives-return.jpg

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Discussing growth of young pine plantations

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Keep a watch out for diseaseManagement Plan includes practices to reduce the risk of disease and

insect attacks

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New Ash Borer Quarantine Area

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Land owners do very infrequently Contracts Enforcement of clauses Products and merchandizing Payments Reconciliation Security measures

Timber Sale

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Product Sort

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Extract most value in the market

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Security measures

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Acquisition and sale of timberland Can help advise you, your tax preparer,

and your attorney on taxation, estate planning, and other professionals. Setting up tax basis Depletion statements Property tax issues Estate tax

What else?

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Forestry experience Credentials they hold

RF ACF Appraiser Broker Etc.

Size of staff Be realistic in the services, timing, and costs

What to look for in a consultant

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First Name Last Name Company

Terrell Baker American Forest Management, Inc.

JoshuaBarkhimer

Neeley Forestry Services, Inc.

Mary Clapp Stevens Forestry Service, Inc.

Randall CrowderU.S. Trust, Bank Of America Private Wealth Management

Glen Dabney Eagle Forestry Services, Inc.

Bryan DavisDavis DuBose Forestry & Real Estate Consultants PLLC

Pat DuBoseDavis DuBose Forestry & Real Estate Consultants PLLC

Greg Hay Crop Production Services - Timberland DivisionC. Jackson Stevens Forestry Service, Inc.Sandford

Kindle Lee Kindle Forestry

Richard Kluender Spiritrise ConsultingAllen Mallette Mallette Forestry, Inc.John McAlpine Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc.Jim Neeley Neeley Forestry Services, Inc.John Neeley Neeley Forestry Services, Inc.Jeffrey Neill Jeff Neill Timberland Mgt., Inc.Wayne Owen Timberland Enterprises, Inc.Peter Prutzman Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc.James Reese F & W Forestry Services, Inc.David Reinold Ray Camp, Inc.Teddy Reynolds Reynolds Forestry Consulting & Real Estate, PLLCJ. Scott Rowland Neill Forestry ConsultantsRodney Wishard Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc.Phillip Wright Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc.

List of ACF Foresters

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Stop and enjoy the forest

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