UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 28, 2011
WELLS TIMBERLAND REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 000-53193 | 20-3536671 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6200 The Corners Parkway
Norcross, Georgia 30092-3365
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 449-7800
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 28, 2011, the board of directors of Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. (the "Registrant") declared a stock dividend for the second quarter of 2011 in the amount of 0.000054348 shares per day per share on the outstanding shares of its common stock to the stockholders of record of such shares as shown on the books of the Registrant at the close of business on each day during the period commencing on March 16, 2011 and continuing through and including June 15, 2011. This stock dividend, calculated on a daily, non-compounding basis throughout the period, would annualize to a 2% rate. This dividend is to be paid on a date during the month of June 2011 as the President of the Registrant may determine.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WELLS TIMBERLAND REIT, INC. |
Date: March 2, 2011 | ||
By: | /s/ Douglas P. Williams | |
Douglas P. Williams | ||
Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer | ||