Timberlands | Fiber and Biomass
Delivering the Greatest Value from Our Timberlands
Timber is managed on a sustainable basis, meeting Sustainable Forestry Initiative requirements.
Forestar owns over 137,000 acres with timber, primarily in Georgia, Alabama and Texas. We harvest the timber on a sustainable basis and often establish views, vistas and openings to increase diversity through a process called "forestscaping". This not only enhances the potential value and marketability of properties but also helps achieve biological and conservation objectives. Timber harvested is sold to customers, while biomass can provide a renewable energy source. Our timberlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative – a process which guides our commitment to high standards of forest ecosystem and fish and wildlife habitat management.
Forestar Timberland Holdings
Forestar owns approximately 137,000 acres of timberland and leases approximately 17,000 acres of land with timber, located in Georgia, Alabama and Texas. Our timberlands are managed on a sustainable basis and certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Key end-use markets for our fiber include solid wood products facilities, paper mills, biomass plants and other industrial users.
Alabama
Forestar owns over 3,000 acres of timberland in Alabama. The timberlands consist primarily of genetically improved fast-growing southern yellow loblolly pines. The timber is well distributed across age classes. Our forest management regime is focused on growing high-value sawtimber trees while improving wildlife habitat and aesthetics, protecting water quality, and enhancing biological diversity.
Georgia
Forestar owns over 62,000 acres of timberlands in Georgia. The timberlands consist primarily of genetically improved fast-growing southern yellow loblolly pines. The timber is well distributed across age classes. Our forest management regime is focused on growing high-value sawtimber trees while improving wildlife habitat and aesthetics, protecting water quality, and enhancing biological diversity.
Texas
Forestar owns approximately 29,000 acres of timberland in East Texas. The timberlands consist primarily of genetically improved fast-growing southern yellow loblolly pines but also have a significant component of larger natural pine and hardwood. The majority of the timber is well distributed to merchantable older age classes. Our forest management regime is centered on growing high-value sawtimber trees, improving wildlife habitat and aesthetics, protecting water quality, and enhancing biodiversity.
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