From Planting to Profits Faster

Nowhere is the old adage "time is money" any more evident than in the life of a productive forest. Recent years have seen a revolution in terms of genetic improvement and the development of cost-effective herbicides and fertilizers. You can count on higher per-acre volumes thanks to:

• Straightness: The inherent straightness of Weyerhaeuser seedlings increases the value of your future crop.
• First-Year Growth: Weyerhaeuser seedlings will improve your first-year growth and survival thanks to years of trials and testing.
• Disease Resistance: Years of genetic research help your seedlings resist disease. The result is a healthy, thriving forest.

The end-result is a return on investment that far outweighs the alternatives during your initial investment.
 

Comparison of Costs and Returns From Planting Genetically Improved Seedlings Versus Unimproved Seedlings

The yellow bars show the approximate cost of first and second generation seedlings at 605 trees per acre. The green bars represent the present value of genetic improvement over unimproved stands. While actual returns will vary depending on the level of genetic improvement, intensity of management, timber prices and site quality, the financial return from genetically improved seedlings is significant and represents one of the best returns available to the forest investor.