By employing proven forestry practices, Kingwood’s professional forest management will provide strong financial returns to clients in addition to enhancing recreational uses and aesthetic benefits. Long Term Forest Management is one of the cornerstone services provided by Kingwood Forestry.
We work closely with our timberland clients to develop and implement meaningful forest management plans that consider all aspects of their objectives. Kingwood uses a network of reputable contractors with extensive experience. As the agent of the seller, we focus on getting the best results for you.
What are the benefits to using Forest Management services?
- Preserve your timberland legacy across generations
- Invest wisely for the future
- Generate more income
- Save on expenses
- Save time by utilizing expert knowledge
- Improve wildlife habitat & recreation
- Protect your property resources
Every timberland property is different, and each timberland owner has goals that are special, so personalized service is a very important element of our business. Developing and implementing innovative solutions to meet the timberland owner’s objectives is the core of our business. Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc was founded in 1983 but we have roots and client relationships dating back to the 1960’s.
Why use Kingwood for Forest Management?
- Personalized service
- Fiduciary relationships for decades across generations of owners
- Trusted by individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charities, institutional investors, and more
- Cost savings through cutting edge technology
- Expertise on hundreds of thousands of acres in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
- Intimate knowledge of markets with regional offices
- Serving both small and large timberland owners
Kingwood manages several hundred thousand acres of timberland across Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana for a wide variety of clients. Our clients include individuals, trusts, families, small companies, institutional investors, Timber Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs), and more. The size of our management properties ranges from less than 20 acres to tens of thousands of acres.
In our Long Term Forest Management Services, an alliance is formed between Kingwood and the timberland owner. We take a fiduciary responsibility for the day-to-day forest operations while the client continues to make the important decisions that guide our actions.
Contact one of our foresters to discuss your forest management needs.
What other Forest Management services might you benefit from?
Kingwood’s Forest Management is our largest umbrella of services. We offer a wide variety of services that can be used individually or incorporated into our Long Term Forest Management Services. These services include:
Timber Sale Marketing
You may only sell timber 2-3 times in your lifetime. Kingwood does this weekly. Let us help you make the right decision when to sell to maximize your short and long-term income objectives. Learn more about our Timber Marketing Services here.
Timber Appraisals
Timber is a commodity that can have significant value. A timber appraisal determines and documents timber value based on a specific date while accounting for numerous attributes that effect timber value. Learn more about our Timber Appraisal services here.
Budgeting
Planted pine produces a predictable series of incomes over the life of the stand. Budgeting helps plan those out along with any associated expenses to manage your forestland property.
Forest Management Plans
This is the first step to help timberland owners understand their forest resource. It is customized for your property and provides options for management based on your unique goals and objectives along with maps of the property.
Timber Inventory
Often the first step of data collection towards any forest activity, a timber inventory will tell you what quantity and quality of timber you have and provide the basis for most forest management decisions.
Silvicultural Prescriptions
Choose the forest management methods to invest wisely, save money, and grow more value. Going it alone without professional advice can cost you thousands of dollars.
Reforestation Administration
Starting from scratch? All trees and planting are not created equal. Let us oversee the planting so you invest wisely, save money, and grow more value by choosing the correct seedlings and planting methods.
Fiduciary Property Management
Do you have a timberland investment but don’t have the time or desire to deal with day-to-day operations? Kingwood operates under your guidance with a limited power of attorney to oversee your property. From paying property taxes to selling timber, we oversee the entire process as a fiduciary on your behalf.
Investment Analysis
What options offer you the best investment? We can guide you through your options, so you don’t waste money.
Plantation & Natural Forest Management
Which option is right for you? Let our professional foresters guide you through the decision process. Our foresters are up to date on the latest management techniques under both approaches.
Forest Certification
Third party certification of sustainable forest management practices can add value to your property. Whether it’s the American Tree Farm, the Forest Stewardship Council, or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Kingwood is well versed in all three and will guide your property through each program and audit process.
Timber Security
Are you sure you are getting paid for all your timber? Kingwood utilizes high resolution cameras, and in-woods load tracking systems to securely account for all timber payments.
Property Protection & Maintenance Administration
Save time and money by letting Kingwood oversee road maintenance, fire lanes and boundary lines. We have a network of contractors and extensive experience with these activities, so you don’t have to spend the time to learn the ropes.
Wildlife Enhancement
Enhance habitat for both game and non-game species through proper forest management, species control or planting. We work with you to make this economical and an enjoyable experience.