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Types of Timberland Ownership

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Abstract

The form of ownership in which you hold your woodland is important from a tax standpoint. Further, if your forest property is structured as a business, the type of business organization chosen also has significant tax implications. Additionally, non-tax factors bear on choosing an ownership and/or business format. These include forest management goals, size of the property, family considerations, and income needs. Each personal situation is different.

Citation

Siegel, William C. 1999. Types of Timberland Ownership. National Woodlands, Vol. 22, No. 3, July 1999
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/1414