WTR 8-K Director Resignation_May 2012


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):
May 18, 2012


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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 18, 2012, Jess E. Jarratt provided notice of his resignation from the Board of Directors of Wells Timberland REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) to be effective June 11, 2012. Mr. Jarratt did not have any disagreements with the Company on any matters related to the Company's operations, policies or practices.










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: May 18, 2012
By:
/s/ DOUGLAS P. WILLIAMS
 
 
Douglas P. Williams
Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and
Principal Financial Officer