Common Questions
Field notes and landowner guidance from Southeast Forestlands — independent registered foresters serving Mississippi and Alabama.
Why should I consider using a consulting forester?
A consulting forester represents you, the landowner — not the sawmill or the logger. That means independent valuations, sealed-bid marketing of your timber to qualified buyers, written contracts, and on-the-ground oversight of the harvest.
How are you paid?
On most timber sales we work on a percentage of gross proceeds, which keeps our incentives aligned with yours. Other services (management plans, appraisals, TSI) are bid on scope. We'll walk through fees up front before any work begins.
Do I have to sell my timber to work with you?
No. Many of our clients hire us for management planning, reforestation, prescribed burning, appraisals for estate or tax purposes, or simply a second opinion on what a timber buyer has told them.
How long does a timber sale take?
From the first walk to the deposit check is typically 60–120 days, depending on tract size, market conditions, and weather. We move at a pace that maximizes value, not one that's convenient for any particular buyer.
What counties do you work in?
We work across most of Mississippi and into western Alabama. If you're not sure whether your tract is in our area, give us a call — most weeks we're already in the county.
Will you inspect my property before I commit?
Yes. The first conversation is free, and we'll walk the tract with you to understand the property and your goals before recommending any course of action.
Independent representation. Transparent results.
Whether you have ten acres or ten thousand, our team works for the landowner — never the mill. Based in Meridian, MS and serving timberland across Mississippi and western Alabama.