In all conveyances of standing timber, by deed or other instrument, containing no stipulation as to a right-of-way over and across the lands on which the timber is situated, the grantee shall have a free right-of-way over and across said lands for the purpose of cutting and removing the timber, provided he does not injure any crops growing thereon or do any unnecessary damage to the lands or timber not included in the contract.
Ala. Code § 35-4-361 (1975)