Deloney & Gandy Timber

04/28/2026

When we say a forester works for YOU… we mean it. 🌲

✔️ Focuses on your goals
✔️ Helps you get a fair price
✔️ Makes sure your land is taken care of
✔️ Keeps the long-term in mind

It’s not just talk — it’s proven to make a difference.

If you’ve ever wondered what your timber is worth or what your next step should be, we’re here to help.

04/09/2026

🔥 Good Fire = Healthy Forest 🔥

What you’re seeing here is a controlled burn—a key part of responsible forest management.

While it may look intense, prescribed fire plays a big role in keeping our forests healthy by:
• Reducing excess underbrush and wildfire risk
• Improving wildlife habitat
• Helping new growth thrive

This is how we take care of the land—not just for today, but for years to come. 🌱

If you’ve got questions about managing your timber, we’d love to help.

04/05/2026

From the cross to the grave...and from the grave to glory.

A LOT CAN HAPPEN IN 7 DAYS

This Easter, we remember that hope rose through despair, light broke through darkness, and life triumphed over death. At D&G, we celebrate the power of resurrection - not just as a moment in history, but as a reminder that no matter how things may look...God is still working.

Today and every day, we can take delight in knowing this truth.

May this day fill your heart with faith, gratitude, and the promise of new beginnings.

He is risen. He has risen indeed.

03/24/2026

🌲 Timber is a long-term investment - especially with the right company managing it🌲

Trees take decades to mature—often 80–100+ years—but with the right management, they grow in value over time.

👉 Why it matters:
Thinning & pruning help trees grow faster and healthier
Better growth = better quality wood
Better quality = higher value over time

⚠️ Without management, growth slows, quality drops, and future value suffers.

Bottom line: A well-managed forest isn’t just growing trees… it’s growing value. 🌳💰

02/24/2026

No Plan = Lost Value 🌲

When timber is cut without a plan, the best trees are often removed first. That leaves behind poor-quality trees to grow back — lowering the future value of your land.

Unplanned harvests can also damage young trees and soil, hurting long-term growth.

A Registered Forester or Resource Management Company creates a long-term strategy to protect your property, ensure healthy regeneration, and help you receive the most value — not just today, but for years to come.

Your timber is an investment.
And every good investment needs a plan. 🌳

02/17/2026

Healthy forests don’t happen by accident. 🌲

When trees grow too close together, they compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Overcrowded forests often mean slower growth, weaker trees, and greater risk of insects, disease, and drought stress.

That’s why professional forest management matters.

Practices like thinning, selective harvesting, and even controlled burns reduce competition and give the remaining trees room to grow. With more space and access to resources, trees grow faster, stronger, and more resilient — even better able to withstand wildfire and extreme weather.

Healthy forests are intentional.
They’re planned.
They’re managed. 🌳

Good stewardship isn’t accidental — it’s strategic.

02/14/2026

We love what we do. ❤️🌲

This photo was taken by Fred Prawius, one of our Registered Foresters, while out cruising timber. Days spent walking the woods, measuring trees, and caring for the land never get old.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re thankful for everyone who makes the timber process possible — our foresters, loggers, drivers, the mills, and the landowners who trust us. It truly takes all of us working together.

We’re grateful to be part of it. 🌿☀️

02/11/2026

🌳🌲 FREE Tree Giveaway! 🌲🌳

The Pike County Chapter of the Alabama Treasure Forest Association will be hosting a FREE Tree Giveaway on:

📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Recreation Center Parking Lot – 601 Enzor Road

🌳🌲 FREE Tree Giveaway! 🌲🌳

The Pike County Chapter of the Alabama Treasure Forest Association will be hosting a FREE Tree Giveaway on:

📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Recreation Center Parking Lot – 601 Enzor Road

This is a first come, first served event, so be sure to arrive early!

02/10/2026

Not all trees need to be cut. 🌲

Healthy forest management is about removing the right trees — not all of them.

A Registered Forester or resource management company evaluates species, age, spacing, and overall health before recommending any harvest. When trees are overcrowded, they compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients, which weakens the entire stand.

Selective thinning removes the weaker or damaged trees so the stronger ones can grow faster, healthier, and more valuable over time.

Working with a professional helps landowners:
• Improve long-term timber value
• Strengthen forest health
• Support wildlife habitat
• Protect soil and water quality

It’s not just cutting trees.
It’s managing them wisely for the future. 🌳

01/20/2026

Timber management is more than just cutting trees. It’s about having a plan, knowing which trees to keep and which to remove, and doing the work at the right time. Foresters help improve forest health by thinning crowded or unhealthy trees and making sure harvests are done in a way that protects the land, water, and future growth. 🌲

01/15/2026

Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich forecasts potential rain and snow across Alabama this weekend. Expect cold temperatures and weather updates.