As of the Wells Timberland follow-on offering is not yet effective in Alabama, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, or Tennessee.

Overview > Environmental Stewardship

Conscientious forest management serves investors twofold: It promotes a healthier environment and enhances the potential market value of timberland assets. That’s why Wells Timberland is proud that Mahrt Timberland has been certified as a sustainable forest according to the high standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI). Wells Timberland will continue to pursue this certification across the portfolio as it grows.

For more information about the potential environmental impact of sustainable forestry management practices, click here or visit the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

Wells Timberland is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

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DISCLOSURES

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Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. has a limited operating history and to date has made only one acquisition, Mahrt Timberland, a collection of timberlands in Georgia and Alabama. Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. may not achieve the level of diversification described in the prospectus.

As of March 24, 2010, Wells Timberland's total borrowings were approximately 114% of net assets and 50% of the cost of the timber assets before adjustments for depletion and amortization. Wells Timberland is prohibited from making discretionary distributions or redeeming shares under its share redemption program (except for qualified disabilities and death) until certain loans and financial targets are satisfied.

This material contains forward-looking statements, which generally can be identified by our use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include fluctuations in interest rates, demand risks, and lack of availability of financing.

Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. is sponsored by Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. is affiliated with Wells Investment Securities, Inc. – Distributor – Member FINRA/SIPC.