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The Appalachian Mountains include highly diverse forest ecosystems, from the table mountain pine and chestnut oak stands on rocky outcrops to the lush yellow-poplar cove sites and mixed oak and hickory stands along the lower elevations. The region produces some of the highest-quality hardwood lumber in the United States. 

North Carolina Forest includes highly diverse forest ecosystems, from the longleaf pine stands in the eastern part of the state to the sub-alpine spruce forests on the highest ridges of western North Carolina. The forest ecosystem in the state's mountains includes over one hundred and fifty overstory tree species, making it one of the most diverse forest ecosystems in the world.

Managing your forestland can be an excellent long-term investment. Depending on the initial costs, markets, and various factors affecting productivity, income from managed forest stands could be substantial over the years.

Owning land is one of the best investments you can make for your future. Property is generally going to increase in value over time. It’s steady and nearly future-proof, but even in the worst-case scenario, you at least have somewhere in which to live and build. 

Residents of the High country, foothills, and piedmont of western North Carolina can often trace their ancestry back many generations. They have lived on or at least had access to the “family land” for centuries. Others have capitalized on the relatively low local property prices and become landowners recently. 

Whether you have had property in your family for generations or you are new to land ownership, you want to do everything you can to ensure it’s cared for and holds its value. If you can find ways to make your land produce some income, that’s even better, right? Proper land and forestry management are key to getting the most out of your property ownership experience. 

In order to manage your property well, you have to familiarize yourself with the terms related to the industry. Church & Church Lumber has been helping landowners manage their property and forests for many years. We can help you protect your land and get the most out of your investment.