Questions most landowners never think to ask
Many forest owners with 20 acres or more qualify for Michigan's Qualified Forest Program and have never applied.
Timber income is often taxed as ordinary income when it could have been a capital gain with a depletion deduction.
That number sets your timber basis. Few owners have it documented, and it can save thousands.
Recreation leases and short-term stays can turn idle acreage into steady income.
A sale or inheritance can raise property taxes sharply. The right program can hold them down.
Wildlife habitat, invasive species control, and a plan make the difference.
What we do
Timber Tax Assistance
Our main area of practice. We prepare Form T and timber depletion accounts to help you save money on timber you buy or sell. This may include 2025 ice storm damage and casualty loss documentation for your tax return. We work directly with your CPA.
Learn moreForest Management Plans
Written by registered foresters around your goals. A plan is generally required to enroll in property tax savings programs and for cost-share funding.
Learn moreRecreation & Leasing
Hunting, camping, cabin leases, and short-term rentals that put your land’s recreational value to work.
Learn moreWildlife & Habitat Quality
We help establish quality habitat for desirable game species such as whitetail deer, grouse and turkey.
Learn moreInvasive Species Management
We identify invasive plants such as autumn olive, Tatarian honeysuckle, Japanese barberry and garlic mustard, write the control plan, and line up the work. Removing these species keeps your forest healthy and productive.
Learn moreBuying & Selling Land
Timber estimates and income potential for land you buy or sell, with referrals to a trusted land real estate team.
Learn moreWho we work with
Metcalfe Forestry is a family-owned forest management consulting company based in Grayling. Since 1998 we have worked with private landowners, hunt clubs, CPAs, logging companies, non-profit organizations, the Michigan DNR, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and forest industry.
Our clients range from owners of 20-acre parcels to companies with thousands of acres. Timber tax and management plan work covers the whole state.
Meet our staff