Timber University

Timber University a science-based podcast covering the latest research in timber management. This series is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network.

Thinning for Wildlife Objectives | Ep 33 05/30/2025

Thinning for Wildlife Objectives | Ep 33 In this episode, Dr. Tanger and Dr. Self are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland as they consider how wildlife objectives can influence thinning regimes in forest management. Dr. Bronson Strickland, the Godfather of Timber University and co-Host of Deer University, our sister program. Dr. Strickland is the St. John Family Endowed Professor of Wildlife Management at Mississippi State University. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/36773850

Longleaf Pine Management Considerations | Ep 32 04/23/2025

Longleaf Pine Management Considerations | Ep 32 Silvicultural methodology for longleaf pine is sometimes misunderstood by landowners and land managers. Join the Timber University team as they discuss longleaf systems and their management using current techniques with today’s guest, Dr. John Willis, a research forester with the United States Forest Service. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/36270230

Timber Market Outlook | Ep 31 03/10/2025

Timber Market Outlook | Ep 31 Today we discuss what's happening in the US south timber markets. We cover what drives lumber consumption, what to keep an eye on for housing, and discuss stumpage drivers and price expectations. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/35574640

Pine Thinning Part 2 - Alternatives | Ep 30 02/19/2025

Pine Thinning Part 2 - Alternatives | Ep 30 Today's episode, we explore what strategies landowners and managers can utilized when standard thinning operations cannot occur due to poor markets. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/35319645

Pine Thinning | Ep 29 01/22/2025

Pine Thinning | Ep 29 In today's episode, we go back to basics and map out for listeners the biological, operational, and economic considerations of thinning pine stands. For most in the southeast, markets are tough for pine thinning material, but we explore why it's so important to thin nonetheless. Remember if you don't thin your forest, mother nature will. Next episode: we'll touch on some alternatives you can explore in light of the depressed markets. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/34944430

Q&A Episode | Ep 28 12/11/2024

Q&A Episode | Ep 28 In this episode we take a shot at listener questions, ranging from controlling tree of heaven to addressing the pros and cons of managing for longleaf as compared to loblolly pine. We also address on-site and off-site characteristics to keep in mind when buying timber property. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/34353100

The Loper Decision and How it May Affect Forest Landowners | Ep 27 11/13/2024

The Loper Decision and How it May Affect Forest Landowners | Ep 27 In this episode we speak with Dr. Kevin Boston from the University of Arkansas at Monticello to discuss a recent landmark Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) that overturned a long-standing precedent for federal agency authority on interpreting intent of Congressional legislation. Dr. Boston received a Ph.D. In Forest Engineering at Oregon State University (1996) and has a JD, from the Northwest School of Law at Lewis and Clark College (2016). Dr. Boston has been working in the field of forestry as a registered forester across the globe since the early 80s and has submitted an Amicus Curiae to the Supreme Court for Decker v. Northwest Environmental Defense Center case from 2012-2013. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/33913392

Carbon Markets | Ep 26 10/16/2024

Carbon Markets | Ep 26 In this episode we circle back to carbon markets with a very special guest Dr. Gregory Latta, Associate Research Professor of Forest Economics and Director of Policy Analysis Group at the University of Idaho. Dr. Latta brings several decades of experience in research and practical experience in designing and evaluating carbon programs. He discusses some of the challenges currently facing carbon markets and provides some much-needed perspective on new markets. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/33453547

Intermediate herbicide treatments for forest management in the South | Ep 25 09/11/2024

Intermediate herbicide treatments for forest management in the South | Ep 25 Most people interested in management of forests are familiar with chemical site preparation as a management tool. However, many are not aware of other herbicide application options available for fine tuning management in later efforts of the rotation. Join Shaun and Brady as they discuss how herbaceous weed control, release, and mid rotation brush control as well as cut stump, basal bark, and stem injection treatments may fit into the later forest management work. For questions or comments, email us at . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/32948402

Forest Carbon | Ep 24 08/07/2024

Forest Carbon | Ep 24 Today, we are joined by a special guest Alicia Robbins, who is Vice President of Portfolio Analytics and Business Development with Weyerhaeuser. She discusses the basics of forestry carbon and the fledging forest carbon market. If you don’t know anything about these markets this is the episode for you. It will be the first of many podcasts on the subject, as we dive into this new world that forest landowners are primed to take a leading role in. For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/32096502

Introduction to Estate Planning | Ep 23 07/10/2024

Introduction to Estate Planning | Ep 23 Approximately two thirds of Americans do not have a will and the implications of this can be far reaching. Join us as Dr. Rebecca Smith, Director of the Mississippi State University Extension Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy, discusses basic estate planning and how it can help landowners. For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/31585027

Forest Management and Prescribed Burning | Ep 22 06/12/2024

Forest Management and Prescribed Burning | Ep 22 Join Timber University and special guest John Gruchy, a Wildlife Biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. John is the Coordinator of the Private Lands Program, including the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). John discusses the finer points of managing the forest with prescribed fire and gives some insights for where landowners can go to gain the needed skills to set burns with confidence. John Gruchy For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/31582592

Fire Ecology and History in the South | Ep 21 05/15/2024

Fire Ecology and History in the South | Ep 21 This episode we are joined by Dr. Morgan Varner from the Tall Timbers Land Trust and Research Center. Dr. Varner discusses the benefits of fire on the landscape, a brief history of utilizing prescribed fire in the US south, and the consequences of using and not using prescribed fire to manage forests. For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/31214242

Status of Needle Blight in the South | Ep 20 04/24/2024

Status of Needle Blight in the South | Ep 20 Over the past few years, brownspot needle blight and an assemblage of other problematic pathogenic species have garnered increasing concern in pine systems across the South. Join us as we discuss these along with current research efforts centered on this problem with Dr. John Riggins, Mississippi State University. For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/30852963

Pine Beetles and Forest Management Concerns | Ep 19 03/13/2024

Pine Beetles and Forest Management Concerns | Ep 19 Pine beetle outbreaks are usually not the result of one stress factor, but the cumulative result of several possible variables that lower pine vigor. Join us, along with Dr. John Riggins, Mississippi State University, as we discuss pine beetle biology and environmental conditions leading up to problems with pine beetles. For questions or comments, email us at /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/30292248

Listener Questions | Ep 18 02/14/2024

Listener Questions | Ep 18 This month is the first Q&A episode. Brady and Shaun get to listener questions they have received since the first episode. They discuss taxes, some hardwood silviculture, and the northern long-eared bat. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/29823473

Natural Regeneration of Pines | Ep 17 01/10/2024

Natural Regeneration of Pines | Ep 17 Prior to active silvicultural management, natural regeneration propagated pine species across the South for millennia. Join the Timber University team and their guest, Dr. Michael Blazier with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, as they discuss this and what options still exist for the land manager wanting to utilize developed silvicultural techniques available for naturally regenerating pines. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/28805183

Artificial Pine Regeneration | Ep 16 12/13/2023

Artificial Pine Regeneration | Ep 16 Pine regeneration efforts often deviate from work in hardwoods due to genetic advances we have made in available planting stock choices. For this reason, artificial regeneration is typically chosen by land managers wishing to regenerate pines. Join Shaun and Brady, along with their guest speaker, Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, as they discuss history, current methodology, and what research tells us regarding artificial regeneration of pines. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/28805138

Timber Trespass and Theft | Ep 15 11/08/2023

Timber Trespass and Theft | Ep 15 Timber trespass, is the unauthorized removal of trees, and can occur unintentionally where property boundaries are unmarked, unmaintained, or remote. Join us as we discuss this far reaching topic with Dr. Eric McConnell, an associate professor of forest business at Mississippi State University to talk with us about how to mitigate trespass and theft and actions a landowner may take after the fact. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/28147853

Managing Timberlands for Multiple Use | Ep 14 10/11/2023

Managing Timberlands for Multiple Use | Ep 14 Several surveys indicate that non-industrial private forest landowners own land for reasons other than timber production. These reasons include aesthetics, wildlife-related recreation, and other natural resource-based activities.The term multiple use in natural resource management is straightforward: it is the management of lands for more than one purpose. Inherently, this management approach is more complex and requires forest landowners to understand and assess each additional use for its compatibility with their long-term forest-management goals. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Adam Rhonke, Assistant Extension Professor at Mississippi State University, to walk us through the complexities and opportunities Multiple Use Management provides to forest landowners. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/28147814

Salvage Decisions for Forest Landowners | Ep 13 09/13/2023

Salvage Decisions for Forest Landowners | Ep 13 After a casualty event, a forest landowner must make many difficult decisions. We discuss topics such as what to do immediately following a casualty event and proper steps to take as you move forward in the salvage process. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/27920286

Marketing the Forest Crop | Ep 12 08/16/2023

Marketing the Forest Crop | Ep 12 Join Shaun and Brady as they offer advice on considerations for marketing your timber at harvest time. We briefly discuss sale preparation, the bidding process, reasons for using a consultant, and other topics in this episode of Timber University. Remember, it is incumbent upon you to ensure you get the most for your timber by employing appropriate marketing strategy. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/27757995

Artificial Regeneration of Hardwoods | Ep 11 07/19/2023

Artificial Regeneration of Hardwoods | Ep 11 When natural regeneration options are off the table, artificial regeneration methods are the only option available to the landowner wanting to establish a hardwood forest. Join us as we discuss planting stock choices and what research tells us about their use. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/27500565

Natural Regeneration of Hardwoods | Ep 10 06/29/2023

Natural Regeneration of Hardwoods | Ep 10 In this episode of Timber University, we discuss natural regeneration methodology in hardwood systems. When biologically possible, natural regeneration is the cheapest option available to the forest landowner wishing to regenerate a hardwood stand. However, considerable footwork is usually necessary to employ these techniques. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/27315459

Financial Considerations for Forestland Investment | Ep 09 05/24/2023

Financial Considerations for Forestland Investment | Ep 09 Forestland and its subsequent management are still sound investments! Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss some of the things you should consider when investing in natural resources. We also discuss how timber value varies depending upon a different location and onsite factors. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/26927052

Forest Taxes for the Forest Landowner | Ep 08 04/26/2023

Forest Taxes for the Forest Landowner | Ep 08 Forest tax is a very specialized area in the tax codes. Many forest landowners, CPAs, and lawyers are often not well versed with this type of taxation. This episode of Timber University is recorded with the intent of highlighting some of the more pertinent areas of tax law that concern landowners and their forest management. For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/26624493

Casualty Loss and the Forest Landowner | Ep 07 03/29/2023

Casualty Loss and the Forest Landowner | Ep 07 In this episode, we take on the difficult subject of casualty loss. This is a subject no landowner looks forward to, but planning for the worst is sound planning. Join us as we discuss what the IRS considers a casualty, how to determine your loss in the eyes of the IRS, and how best to move forward, from a Forest Tax perspective, after one occurs. Resources: For questions or comments, email us at Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/26375250

Site Preparation for Forestland Establishment | Ep 06 03/08/2023

Site Preparation for Forestland Establishment | Ep 06 Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss the pros and cons of site preparation in forestry. Many forest managers are familiar with the various mechanical and chemical site preparation methods available, but may not know how they compare with each other in implementation and effectiveness. This episode is intended to familiarize you with the most commonly encountered treatments currently used in forestry. For questions or comments, email us at [email protected]. Be sure to subscribe directly to and follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/26140449

Ep 04 | Best Management Practices for Mississippi Forests 01/11/2023

Ep 04 | Best Management Practices for Mississippi Forests Dr. John Auel is the Certification Programs Director for the Mississippi Forestry Association. Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss best management practices with John and how this style of management serves to maintain environmentally sound timber management. For questions or comments, email us at . For more, follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/25574355

Ep 03 | Forest Management Plans 12/14/2022

Ep 03 | Forest Management Plans Only a small percentage of landowners actually possess a written management plan for their property. This episode of Timber University details the benefits of having a management plan as well as commonly included components and their importance when writing a management plan. For questions or comments, email us at . For more, follow NRU on , , , and . /episode/index/show/497ba19e-475b-4178-b063-902a7e972111/id/25324746

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