--- title: 9 Terms Every Timberland Owner Should Know description: This short cheat sheet will provide you with a glossary of terms to help you understand the value of trees on a timber tract. image: https://info.raydientrural.com/hubfs/Forestry_Terms_Thumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://info.raydientrural.com/9-terms-every-timberland-owner-should-know#Main) [![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png?width=259&height=169&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png)](https://rethinkrural.raydientplaces.com/?hsLang=en) # 9 Terms Every Timberland Owner Should Know ![Forestry_Terms_Mockup](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buying%20Designing%20Owning%20Recreation%20Property%20Guide/Forestry_Terms_Mockup.png?width=442&height=640&name=Forestry_Terms_Mockup.png) Fill out the form to download your forestry terms cheat sheet. ### **Learn to talk about trees like a forester. ** In the world of timberland, understanding the quality of a stand of trees and how their value is determined can be overwhelming. ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Separator.png?width=59&height=38&name=Grass_Separator.png) ### This one-page download, 9 Terms Every Timberland Owner Should Know, will teach you key terms foresters use to: ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Measure tree health ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Assess a forest's current value ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Predict the timber's future growth This helpful list of terms comes from Dr. Jim Gent, the director of Forest Research and Silviculture Support at Rayonier Inc., one of the largest timber companies in the United States. Raydient Places + Properties is a subsidiary of Rayonier. ![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png?width=80&height=110&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png) We are Raydient Places + Properties, a subsidiary of Rayonier, a timber real estate investment trust (REIT). More Links - [Rethink:Rural Blog](https://www.google.com) - [About Us](https://www.google.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com) Contact Us [1-844-877-LAND](tel:1-844-877-LAND) [info@raydientplaces.com](mailto:info@raydientplaces.com) 1 Rayonier Way Wildlight, FL 32097 [![Follow on Facebook](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png?width=12&height=21&name=Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rethinkrural/421805577985766) [![Follow on X](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_X_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=21&name=Icon_X_Landing_Page.png)](https://twitter.com/rethink_rural) [![Follow on Instagram](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png?width=21&height=21&name=Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rethinkruralblog/) [![Follow on Youtube](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=16&name=Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.google.com) Copyright © Raydient Inc. 2026