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Winter Storm Timber Damage
Wildlife Investments
Chapters
0:00
Introduction & Ice Storm Overview
2:31
Damage Assessment by Tree Age & Type
7:40
Geographic Scope of Damage in Mississippi
9:12
Four Options for Damaged Stands
17:19
Salvage Logging: Market Realities & Challenges
23:58
Is Planting Pine Still a Good Investment?
34:25
Integrating Wildlife & Timber Goals
39:40
Cost Share Programs & Landowner Action Steps
43:01
Self-Assessment Guidelines for Landowners
49:18
Closing Thoughts & Contact Information
Wildlife Investments
Winter Storm Timber Damage
Feb 25, 2026
Moriah Boggess
A historical winter storm ripped across the southeast in late January 2026, leveling some forest stands and severely damaging others. This is a pivotal point for these properties, as landowners must decide how to best manage stands after this catastrophe. Dr. Brady Self, an extension forestry professor for Mississippi State University, joins Bronson, Bonner, and Moriah on this episode to discuss the damage and parameters that should factor into these management decisions.
