University of Georgia
2027 Timberland Investment Conference

Join us March 10-11, 2027 at the Ritz-Carlton in March 2027 to learn more about timberland markets and trade on a global level. Hear from experts about changes in policies, economics, markets, and investments. Network with more than 500 international investors; managers of public and private funds, TIMOs, REITs, and family offices; attorneys, banks, lenders, consultants, and other forest industry experts.

Event Date:

Wednesday, March 10, 2027 – Thursday, March 11, 2027

Location:

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034

RitzCarlton Amelia Island

Registration:

Conference registration scheduled to open October 2026

Event Cancellation Policies:

(1) A cancellation received by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before February 26, 2027, will be refunded, minus a $135 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call the Georgia Center at (706) 542-7493, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

News & Announcements

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01.15.2026

Balancing Risk and Reward: Fertilization Decisions in Timberland Investments

Timberland management is a long-term investment shaped by biological growth, market dynamics, and strategic decisions. One silviculture option, fertilization stands out as a key treatment with the potential to enhance productivity and financial returns. However, Dr. Bruno da Silva and fellow researchers from the Center for Forest Business found that fertilization outcomes are uncertain, and this uncertainty complicates decision-making for landowners and investors.

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01.06.2026

Alumni Spotlight: Chance Loeffler

Chance Loeffler is an alumnus of the Master of Forest Resources (MFR) program at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and currently serves as a forester with Larson & McGowin. Through his work, Chance supports a diverse range of landowners and investors, applying the technical, analytical, and professional skills he developed during his time in the MFR program.

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12.10.2025

Cut-to-Length Harvesting: When it Works and What’s Holding It Back

A recent scientific review by Bolding et al. highlights the evolution of cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting systems and why their adoption outside Scandinavia remains limited. Despite advanced features including optimized bucking, GIS-based harvest planning and mapping, machine-to-machine communication, and LiDAR-assisted thinning, CTL faces hurdles in regions like the US South where full-tree systems dominate.

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