Forest Economics
The southeastern US is commonly referred to as the “wood basket” of the nation due to generating more than half of the nation's timber harvests and producing billions of dollars in revenue for forest products. Forests can produce lumber, paper, products, bioenergy, act as carbon sinks, and more while also supporting the economy of many southeastern states. But timber takes decades of growth and management before being ready to harvest. Understanding financial options related to timber is essential to landowners. The process of carbon sequestration can be used as an alternative income opportunity by selling carbon offset credits. Understanding forestry specific tax provisions can also be of use to landowners by helping to lower overall taxes through careful planning.
An Analysis of Common Forest Management Practices for Carbon Sequestration in South Carolina
Clemson University, 2019Carbon Markets: An Alternative Income Opportunity for South Carolina Forest Land Owners
Clemson University , 2020Aligning Southern Forests with Carbon Market Opportunities
Clemson University , 2022An Overview of Timber Taxes
University of Georgia, 2022Tangled Title and Timber
Clemson University and Georgia Heirs Property Law Center, 2018How Carbon Markets Help Fight Climate Change
The Nature Conservancy , 2021National Timber Tax Website
https://www.timbertax.org/Nine Tax Tips Every Forest Landowner Should Know
University of GeorgiaTimber Tax Webinar Archives
US Forest Service