Commercial Timberland & Tree Farm Yield Solver

Underwrite long-term timberland investments. Model Year 12 pulpwood thinning ($750/acre), Year 25 sawtimber harvests ($4,200/acre), and annual carbon credits.

Timber Acreage & Harvest Schedule

Total Timber Acreage (Acres)

Seedling Planting Cost ($ / acre)

Year 12 Thinning Harvest ($ / acre)

Year 25 Sawtimber Harvest ($ / acre)

Carbon Credits & Hunting Lease ($ / acre / yr)

Annual Property Tax & Mgmt ($ / acre / yr)

Timberland Yield Verdict

12.4% PROJECTED IRR

Initial Planting Investment

$112,500

25-Year Cumulative Net Profit

+$1,325,000

Harvest Liquidity Events

• Year 12 Thinning Cash: $187,500 (166% of initial planting cost)
• Year 25 Sawtimber Cash: +$1,050,000 (Pure wealth harvest)
• Annual Passive Carbon/Hunting: $8,000 / yr