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Estimating timberland parcel value in the northeast United States using acreage and commercial timber value

Problem Addressed: Evaluating market value of timberland can be difficult because of the various factors that influence it

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Assess the relationship between the sale price, commercial timber value (CTV), acreage, and other factors

Key Findings: A strong relationship between sale price, CTV, and acreage was found (R2 = 0.71) with limited variation attributable to year or state

Recommendation: Developed equation may be useful for evaluating future land transactions and establishing baselines in the region

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Biomass retention following whole-tree, energy wood harvests in central Maine: Adherence to five state guidelines

Problem Addressed: Integrated roundwood and energy wood whole-tree harvesting.

Key Findings: Enough fine woody material remained on the harvest sites to meet the guideline criteria; however, the quantities of coarse woody material, large logs, and snags were insufficient.

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CRSF Family Forest Program Overview 2015

Problem Addressed: Describes active research projects in the CRSF Family Forest Program

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Provide relevant research for current issues facing family forests: forest pests, timber harvesting, recreation access, intergenerational transfer, etc.

Key Findings: CRSF is actively engaged in research and outreach that benefits Maine's non-industrial private landowners (also called family forest or small woodland owners). Mainers owning small parcels of land (10-1,000 acres) comprise 34% of the forests in Maine.

Recommendation: N/A

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Estimating timberland parcel value in the northeast United States using acreage and commercial timber value

Biomass retention following whole-tree, energy wood harvests in central Maine: Adherence to five state guidelines

CRSF Family Forest Program Overview 2015

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