Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Civ. Code Ann. art. § 562 (2026)

 Usufruct of timberlands.

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Art. 562.  Usufruct of timberlands.

When the usufruct includes timberlands, the usufructuary is bound to manage them as a prudent administrator.  The proceeds of timber operations that are derived from proper management of timberlands belong to the usufructuary.

Acts 1976, No. 103, §1.