Walthall County is rolling sandy pine ground in south Mississippi. Most of it drains well, which gives you a long working season compared with counties to the north.
Southeast Forestlands works only for the landowner. We do not buy timber and we are not paid by mills.
A Long Working Season
Only a small share of this county floods or drains poorly.
A crew can usually work here in months when heavier counties are shut down.
The Layer Under the Sand
About a third of the county has a tight layer within a few feet of the surface.
Sand on top does not mean deep rooting. Check rooting depth, stocking, and tree condition before deciding when and how heavily to thin.
Magees Creek and Its Drains
The creek bottoms are narrow but they cut across tracts and stay damp.
Cross them in as few places as possible and keep the trees standing along both banks.
Roads on Sandy Ridges
Sand carries a truck well when it is packed and poorly when it is loose and dry.
Keep the main road on the ridge line. Expect to add rock at the entrance rather than through the middle.
Replanting
Ridge ground plants back in pine and grows quickly here. Species, spacing, and the acres left unplanted are named before seedlings are ordered.
The drier sandy ridges and the damp lower slopes do not grow the same tree.
Selling It Right
A longer working season can give landowners more scheduling options.
Have the tract cruised, then offer it to more than one buyer. Set the road repair and closeout terms before you sign.
Walthall County, Mississippi
Nearby counties served include Pike, Marion, and Lawrence. Field dates, once the work is agreed, depend on tract location, current fieldwork, and conditions.
Ask Before You Sell
Consult a forester before deciding to sell. Contact us for a free initial online property review; field inspections require a signed Forestry Services Agreement.