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Associated Services: * Forest Products Inventory, Valuations, and Marketing * Timber Sale Contract Development * Timber Harvest Design and Supervision * Timber Taxation * Wildlife Habitat Development * Reforestation * Forest Best Management Practices Resource Management Associates develops and implements forest management plans for both private and public clients. For those clients interested in timber harvesting, Resource Management Associates designs harvest areas to protect sensitive environmental features and aesthetics. The most valuable tree in a forest is one that is intentionally reserved. Aesthetic buffer strips, wildlife corridors, den trees or selective harvest for a future homesite or subdivision can maintain or create significant value. We were instrumental in the development of state tax credits for riparian buffer protection. Following harvest design, timber inventories are conducted to determine
the types and volumes of merchantable products. Timber markets are quite
volatile and typically vary 30%-40% over a typical year. Once we identify
the character of the products available, and the environmentally sensitive
areas and assets of a particular site, then a marketing plan is developed
to identify the optimum time to maximize returns. We use a sealed bid
sale technique that maximizes competition while retaining the owner's
ability to accept and/or reject any and all bids. We define the conditions
of sale necessary to protect the financial interest of the owner and
the condition of the tract following the harvest. Our careful monitoring
of the harvesting operation insures the protection of the land. Reforestation
services are typically provided to insure that a high quality new stand
is developed for future generations. Resource Management Associates
provides support with timber income taxation.. |