150 Kincaid Lane Boyce, Louisiana 71409

Introduction

Templin Forestry, Inc. is dedicated to serving forest landowners and humanity through applying forest management expertise on privately owned land in the Gulf States area. We provide comprehensive forest management services in a manner that intends to bring the highest level of benefits to our clients. We provide the expertise to analyze forest conditions, management opportunities, and the manpower to get the work done in an efficient and cost effective manner.  Our strengths are our ability to provide consistent, dependable results in virtually all aspects of forest management. 

Every client has specific objectives and opportunities for enhancing the benefits available to them from their forests. We perceive that our job is to analyze the forest and communicate the possibilities and consequences of management options to our clients. After they decide on the best course of action, we join with their intent to implement their decisions in a manner that maximizes the benefits and minimizes any detrimental effects.

These pages have been prepared to introduce you to Templin Forestry, Inc., a forestry consulting firm, and Louisiana Forestry Investments, Inc., an associated real estate entity.

These pages present:

The LandOwner Leader - a newsletter we periodically send out to interested landowners.

We hope you find this introduction to our company informative. We are interested in working with you to improve the benefits (financial and otherwise) from forest management. Please call us to discuss how we may be of service to you. You can reach us at (318) 445-5566, Fax (318) 445-4422, or E-Mail Templin Forestry

Statement of Purpose and General Philosophy

Templin Forestry, Inc. is a company with the purpose of providing comprehensive forest management services to the general public.   We are dedicated to providing forestry related services to landowners in a manner that is honest, ethical, and reliable.  We know that if we do this at all times, we will prosper as an organization.

Our goals include providing proficient technical expertise in general forestry matters.  We achieve this through the consistent application of forestry techniques based on the biological sciences and business disciplines.  We are process oriented in all we do.  This focuses attention on the manner in which things are done.  We have a sustained commitment to continuing education, and are active participation in various associations and organizations related to the forestry, appraisal, and real estate professions.

We are optimistic about the relationship between man and our renewable resources.  We hold onto and project the principle of plenty as opposed to one of scarcity. We have confidence that we will do a good job because we rely on our hearts as well as our minds.  We have unity of purpose with our clients to enact an outcome beneficial to all participants.  

Forest Analyses

A forest analysis is often the first step a landowner takes to ensure maximizing the benefits available to him from his forest. Although a forest analysis can be tailored to a variety of uses, it is most commonly used for providing a basis for evaluating the present conditions of the forest and presents the reasoning for making specific management recommendations. It could commonly be referred to as a detailed forest management plan. It is one of the most informative and useful services we provide.

A typical forest analysis is presented in a formal, narrative report that describes the property in relation to the factors affecting value of the surrounding area, describes the property including topography and soils, ecology, vegetative conditions, detailed timber stand and volume tables, past growth, estimated future growth, individual timber stand conditions and recommendations, financial analysis of recommendations, and discussions of how recommendations will affect biodiversity, wildlife, soils and water, and esthetics.

The forest analysis is a relatively low-cost investment many landowners make that provides specific information that can be used for a number of years as a guide for timing and amount of income and costs. It can be periodically updated on an as-needed basis as changes occur in the forest.

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Appraisals

Land and timber appraisals are necessary for purchases, borrowing money, estimating net worth, estate taxes, damage estimates, divisions, condemnations, etc. Steven K. Templin, President of Templin Forestry, Inc. and Louisiana Forestry Investments, Inc. is a Louisiana State Certified General Appraiser. Our appraisal practice specializes in estimating the value of forested properties. As a certified appraiser, a consulting forester, and a real estate broker, Mr. Templin is highly regarded as an appraiser and an expert witness.

Also See: Qualifications of Steven K. Templin

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Timber Marketing

The markets for timber are irregular and unstructured when compared to markets for other commodities. Many factors may influence the price you can get for your timber. Such things as timber quality and accessibility are obviously important. Other factors such as timing of the sale and a dependable reputation with timber buyers are quite often of far greater importance in obtaining best prices.

Our marketing techniques and our credibility with the buyers will insure you get a full price for your timber.

1. We select, mark, and measure the trees that are best for selling.
2. We provide you with accurate information about what you are selling.
3. We prepare a prospectus on the timber to be sold and make sure that every reputable buyer has an opportunity to submit a bid.
4. We get the best price by conducting lump sum, sealed bid sales.
5. We prepare a timber sale contract which will protect your interests.
6. We supervise the harvesting operations to insure contract compliance.

Templin Forestry can get more money for your timber and leave your forest in a more productive condition. From the sale, to supervision of the harvesting, we handle everything.

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Long Term Management

A successful forest management endeavor requires a persistent effort in order to monitor changes in the forest and market conditions and to capitalize on available opportunities. Long term management services typically include the preparation of a forest management plan designed to achieve your goals; periodic inspections of the forest to supervise on-going projects, identify problems, maintain familiarity with the forest; frequent communication with you to review work done, work in progress, planning future work, guidance in tax matters, providing information regarding government programs that may be available to you; providing timber marketing services, and supervision of management activities, such as tree planting, timber harvesting, site preparation, etc.

Long term forest management services essentially mean that you have access to us regarding our expertise on any forestry related issues. We are dedicated to promoting continuing education in forestry and maintain an extensive research library. Our well-rounded knowledge stems from 17 years of practical experience and hard work, as well as from keeping abreast of the evolving science of forestry.

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Tree Planting

Tree planting is sometimes needed during the renewal of a stand of trees. Templin Forestry has a long history of providing these services on a contract basis to clients. Tree planting services have evolved to selection of the various seedling genetics available from nurseries, organizing delivery of the seedlings, care of seedlings prior to planting, and ensuring planting procedures are correctly followed. Since this work is seasonal, it falls under the regulations of the Department of Labor. We are a certified Seasonal and Migrant Labor Contractor and protect you from having any liabilities associated with having laborers work on your forest. Although planting a crop is not without its risks, we do our utmost to see that the work is done right.

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Herbicide Consulting & Application

Herbicide applications are often the most cost effective and environmentally sound methods of controlling unwanted vegetation in a stand of trees. We have extensive experience and knowledge about which chemicals are appropriate in any given case, what application method is best, and which application contractors are reliable. We work with chemical representatives and can often get guarantees from them as well as the best chemical prices. We are licensed pesticide applicators and have extensive knowledge in this area.

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Miscellaneous Services

Sometimes clients need miscellaneous services done in the forest such as boundary line painting, help on insects or disease, tax information, or any number of forestry related assistance. We can supply you with these services. If you need expertise outside our scope, we will recommend people who can assist you with any particular need.

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A Final Word...

We appreciate your consideration of using our services. Please call us to discuss your forestry related goals and any services we might be able to provide to you. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

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