Following are answers to some frequently asked questions about forestry in Arkansas.
Where can I order tree seedlings?
Where can I get a “Trees of Arkansas” book?
Who do I talk to about having my timber checked for bugs?
Contact the Arkansas Forestry Commission (AFC) district office in your area. If you do not know which office is closest to you, call the AFC headquarters at (501) 296-1940, tell them the county you live in and ask for the telephone number.
Who can tell me what my timber is worth?
Timber prices change according to so many
variables, so they are not published like other
commodities. If you are interested in selling your
timber, please contact the Arkansas Forestry Association
to obtain an “Arkansas Forestland Management Resource
Guide,” which has a list of forestry professionals who can help you get the greatest financial return on your timber sale and develop a plan for keeping your land healthy and productive.
How can I become an AFA member?
Anyone who is interested in forestry issues in Arkansas is welcome to join the Arkansas Forestry Association. Either go fill out our online membership application, or call the AFA office at (501) 374-2441
to get one via mail.
Where can I find information about the tax benefits of managing forestland for timber production and other uses?
The Arkansas Forestry Association can send you a “Tax Tips for Forest Landowners” sheet for the current tax year. Call Mary Ann Halsey at (501) 374-2441 for more information. Also, you can consult the National Timber Tax website at
www.timbertax.org
for tax management information.
Are there attorneys and CPAs in Arkansas with experience in timber-related issues?
There are several professionals who help timberland owners with legal and accounting issues. The
“Arkansas Forestland Management Resource Guide” has a listing of AFA members who provide these services. Call (501) 374-2441 for a copy of this free directory.
Where can I find exotic tree species seedlings and other non-native plants?
The Arbor Day Foundation publishes a catalog. Look on their web site at
www.arborday.org for more information.
Where can I find native Arkansas plants?
There are several private nurseries in Arkansas
that provide native plants. Consult the telephone
directory or
conduct an Internet search.
Where can I learn about urban forestry (planting trees in cities)?
Contact Arkansas Forestry Commission Urban Forester in Fayetteville at (479) 442-8627 for more information about urban forestry programs.
The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council web site is
www.arkansastrees.org
Are there are any programs that provide financial assistance for planting trees?
State and federal agencies provide a variety of cost-share programs that help landowners plant trees on land that has been in “other uses” (agriculture, pasture, etc.) or had special wildlife or wetland attributes. Contact the Arkansas Forestry Commission at (501) 296-1940 or the Natural Resources Conservation Service at (501) 301-3100 for information about cost-share programs.
Are there maps available that show who owns land parcels in a particular county?
County conservation districts sell plat books (containing maps of the county) that provide this information. Also, you can call the County Assessor’s office and ask who pays the property taxes on a particular parcel of land.
I am concerned about possible timber theft on my land after a recent timber harvest. Who can I contact to investigate this?
The Arkansas Forestry Commission has investigators that look into several illegal practices, including timber theft, illegal dumping and vandalism. Call AFC at (501) 296-1940 to report an incident.
I am working with my fourth grader on a leaf project. Can you give us a resource on identification of trees here in Arkansas?
The book “Trees of Arkansas” is available through the Arkansas Forestry Commission. There are also several Internet sites that provide tree identification information. Check out the education links at www.arkforests.org.
How do I sign up for logger education classes?
Call the Arkansas Timber Producers Association at (501) 224-2232.
How do I find out if a logging contractor is an “Ark Pro Logger,” who has graduated from the Logger Education and Training Program?
Call the Arkansas Timber Producers Association
at (501) 224-2232 or search the online logger training
database at
www.arkloggers.com
Who handles registration and continuing education for foresters in Arkansas?
Call the Board of Registered Foresters at (501) 296-1998.
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