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Too often, landowners choose to manage their timberlands or sell their timber themselves to save from paying a professional and miss out on all the knowledge a qualified forestry consultant offers. This is especially true for absentee landowners who can’t be present at the most critical times during the life…

Who knew that there were several options when it comes to planting pines? The average landowner might not know which one to choose: loblolly, slash, longleaf, or shortleaf. This article provides insight into how to choose the right species to plant. http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/planting-southern-pines-guide-species-selection-and-planting-techniques

Sometimes, landowners have questions concerning the best course of action to take with the management of their property. While the experienced staff at Walley Forestry Consultants, Inc. is an excellent resource for landowners, there are also several state and federal agencies available to assist landowners.  The following is a list…

Land owners in the Deep South must be vigilant when it comes to invasive species. Some of these plants may look pretty, but cause serious, negative impacts on the native natural landscape. Most folks are familiar with some types of invasive plants, such as kudzu, popcorn trees, and cogon grass,…

In forestry lingo, thinning trees is very similar to a diet. Thinning out some of the trees helps the remaining trees get more light, water and nutrients. Check out this article for more information about the benefits of thinning trees. https://www.treefarmsystem.org

Ready or not, tax season has arrived. Now is the time for landowners to familiarize themselves with the current federal tax laws concerning timber-related income and expenses. Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2017 Tax Year  

Most people find it hard to imagine how something the size of a grain of rice can be powerful enough to destroy a stand of towering pine trees. However, Mississippi and Alabama foresters know just how destructive the tiny southern pine beetle can be. With the drought conditions of last…