Forestry and Natural Resources
Economic Implications of Wildlife Considerations in Timber Management
Publication Date
Fall 10-27-2021
Publication Number
LGP 1124
Summary
Family forest landowners have various objectives for owning and managing property, requiring different cost inputs and potential timber revenue losses. This article provides a framework to estimate the economic tradeoffs, also referred to as opportunity cost, of managing loblolly pine plantations for timber production versus a management regime that also promotes wildlife habitat. Hunting lease revenue associated with managing a forest property for wildlife benefits and its potential to offset lost timber revenue will also be presented.
Publication Type
Brief
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
landowners, foresters, wildlife biologist
Recommended Citation
Sparks, Robert Jarred; Guynn, Susan T.; and Khanal, Puskar, "Economic Implications of Wildlife Considerations in Timber Management". Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2021. LGP 1124. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/forest_wildlife/30
