Many times it is necessary to do periodic inspections of timberland property to assess the tract and stand conditions. This can be beneficial to absentee landowners to help monitor their land as to trespassing, insect, disease and storm damage that may be affecting their property. Customized inspections can be done to specifically address the landowner s needs. Insect and Disease Monitoring Annual or Periodic Tract Inspections Boundary Line Location, Marking, and Posting Timber Inventory and Appraisal Timber valuations are routinely done for estate appraisals, timber sales, acquisition of properties and disposition of properties. Statistical data and measurements are used to ensure the validity and accuracy of all information.
Timber damaged by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can amount to a great loss.
Being able to market and harvest this timber quickly can prevent further losses for the landowner. Having worked through two major storms that hit the southeast, hurricanes Kate and Opal, SFC has extensive experience on how to market storm damaged timber. Additionally, SFC provides services to landowners who might have experienced timber theft or trespass. Damage appraisal may also be necessary in the event of a timber trespass where timber has been cut due to an error on a third party s account.