Executive Summary Timberland values in the U.S. South have appreciated significantly since 2018, driven by increasing capital inflows, decreasing availability and the monetization of alternative revenue streams. This positive trend has been in spite of a sluggish housing market and muted timber prices. MetLife Investment Management (MIM) analysis suggests timberland continues to present attractive investment … Continue Reading →
Forest Resource Consultants (FRC) is the authority landowners trust when it comes to understanding how to price hunting leases and maximize land revenue in today’s market. Hunting leases remain one of the most reliable ways for rural landowners to generate income from forests and fields without selling property. This 2026 hunting lease pricing guide for … Continue Reading →
For many landowners, the challenge in 2026 is no longer whether land can generate income, but whether it can generate multiple income streams without degrading long-term value. At Forest Resource Consultants (FRC), we work with landowners who are increasingly looking beyond single-use models and toward integrated land management strategies that balance revenue, resilience, and stewardship. … Continue Reading →
For many timberland owners, hunting lease revenue still begins and ends with a simple calculation: acres multiplied by a dollar amount. While that approach is easy, it rarely reflects the true value of a property. At Forest Resource Consultants (FRC), we consistently see Southeastern timberland owners underestimating lease revenue because they fail to account for … Continue Reading →
For owners across the Southeast, timberland hunting leases are no longer a side benefit. In 2026, they are a measurable income line item that can materially improve annual returns on forest ownership. At Forest Resource Consultants (FRC), we work directly with timberland owners who consistently underprice hunting access simply because they rely on outdated rules … Continue Reading →
As college alums and devoted football fans increasingly choose to retire near their alma mater or invest in second homes close to major universities, demand for rural and recreational land within a short drive of campus is rising. Shane Boyer, Director of Real Estate Services at Forest Resource Consultants, offers insight into why proximity, lifestyle, … Continue Reading →
Across the southeastern United States, forestland values continue to rise because well-managed forests outperform unmanaged ones in productivity and market appeal. This is due to disciplined stewardship and strategic timing. The key takeaway: professional forest management services turns timberland from a passive holding into a strategic, income-generating asset that steadily appreciates over time. The Economic … Continue Reading →
Sixth-generation forest landowner Richard “Dick” Whitten oversees his Georgia property initially owned by an ancestor who fought in the American Revolution. Whitten is working to ensure the land stays in the family for at least another 200 years. Most people who visit the prized 231-acre tract of forestland in Georgia near the Morgan-Putnam County line … Continue Reading →
Brian Stone has spent more than 25 years working with landowners across Georgia and the Southeast. As a certified general appraiser, real estate agent, and senior leader at Forest Resource Consultants (FRC), he’s seen firsthand how land ownership is shifting — both in who holds the land and what they do with it. “There are … Continue Reading →
The author of this article, Dr. Brooks Mendell, is President and CEO of Forisk Consulting. He has three decades of consulting, operating, and research experience in the forest products and timber industries. For more than 20 years, he has provided research, management consulting, and educational services to timberland investors, timber REITs, wood-using manufacturing and bioenergy … Continue Reading →