Marketing Kansas Timber

Kansas Timber

Kansas has 2.2 million acres of rural forestland. Approximately 95 percent of it is privately owned. As costs of land ownership increase, many landowners are looking for ways to increase their income. Woodland improvement provides one such opportunity.

 

Kansas has 2.2 million acres of rural forestland. Approximately 95 percent of it is privately owned. As costs of land ownership increase, many landowners are looking for ways to increase their income. Woodland improvement provides one such opportunity. Timber stand improvement (TSI) can increase growth and quality of a woodland by allowing the growth potential of the site to be concentrated on trees of high quality and value. Timber stand improvement will also enhance wildlife habitat and recreational use. The primary objective, however, is to encourage a stand of high-quality trees, called “crop trees,” to grow more rapidly in volume and value than if left untreated. Learn more about improving your woodlands for timber production in our publication.

 

Walnut Council

Walnut growers should consider becoming a member of the Kansas Forestry Association which includes membership to the Walnut Council. The Walnut Council has provided knowledge about growth and use of black walnut since 1970.