Posts covering the topic of Contract Fraud for those in the forest industry from certified fraud examiner and forester Aaron Gilland of Dendro Resource Management.
In today’s environment timber purchasing companies, whether small or large, can’t afford to have such a casual procurement process.
Greetings! I’ve shared several articles over the years discussing the various cases where landowners have been scammed during timber harvests by purchasers who violate the terms of their contract. In some cases, landowners are not even aware harvesting is taking place on his/her property. In others, a contract is never even drawn up as landowners … Continue reading Timber Theft Suspect Nabbed in Texas
You may remember back in 2015 I shared with you a very interesting guy who has actually spent much of his career studying the hidden ways people deceive themselves into cheating and lying. And I decided to share that newsletter again, so we keep in mind the reasons folks lie, cheat and steal. Dan Ariely … Continue reading Why People Cheat — What Does the Research Say?
Help, my trees have fallen, and I can’t get paid! Sad but true tale of how a landowner was defrauded by a logger. What can be done to prevent this type of trickery? How do you protect your assets? Learn how in our post.
When it comes to selling your timber, what can you do to ensure the best contract? How can you prevent legal timber theft? What should you include in your contract? Get our specific tips and guidelines in this article.
Contract fraud can happen when those whom you engage are not well equipped or knowledgeable when it comes to negotiations. a well-crafted contract ensures your assets, both trees and land, are managed in the way you intend.
