Description

This research summarizes the results of Forisk’s fifth biennial survey of forest management (silviculture) practices in the U.S. South across four distinct physiographic provinces. We received data from 35 firms covering 85 operating units and 28.3 million timberland acres for this portion of our research. Forisk’s research tracks the intensity, variance, costs, and results associated with these activities to help forest owners and managers improve forest management activities and benchmark their performance. Questions focused on forest management activities completed in 2019 (from January through December), and costs and revenues from these activities. This article summarizes results on forest management practices and activities by region and firm type; the article includes South-wide cost information.

The survey divided the South into four “regions” to distinguish potential differences in forest management practices across physiographic provinces. This report provides a comparison of silvicultural treatments including site preparation, planting, harvesting and fertilization across the four physiographic regions. Data is also provided on forest inventory practices.

This report contains a brief table summarizing South-wide costs of 12 silviculture practices. Detailed regional cost breakdowns and data on revenues and overhead costs are reserved for survey participants.

Details

• PDF report download; 13 pages
• Price: $500