Can timberland be used for something other than just growing trees?
• Yes. In addition to their natural beauty, timberlands may be used for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities, as well as for mineral extraction. The rights to these activities may be leased as another potential source of income from timberland. In some instances, certain tracts of commercial timberlands may be better utilized for a “higher-and-better-use” (HBU), such as conservation easements or resort areas. In these cases, the land or the rights to develop it may be sold to a developer, conservation organization, or state agency.
