Hidden beneath the verdant canopies of our forests lies a treasure trove of economic potential that often escapes our notice—the timber industry. The...
Owning Land
Do you own land? Learn the benefits and challenges of owning land including tax benefits, conservation, leasing, easements, income opportunities and maintenance. Get land smart!
Staggeringly destructive wildfires have threatened homes, wildlife, and forests for centuries, but did you know that controlled fires or prescribed...
Few things are more troubling than discovering that there is no recorded access to property you own or property you want to own. Landlocked property...
Agrivoltaics is a dual land-use approach that pairs solar panels (photovoltaics) with agriculture — or closely related land uses that benefit farmers...
Each year, when teaching Forisk’s Applied Forest Finance short course, I add content to address new or timely questions from forest owners and...
Know the Value of Your Timber Ahead of Time Rural land, especially in the Southeast, often has timber growing on it. Many landowners manage timber in...
If you are an avid reader of GameKeepers, Mossy Oak’s flagship publication that teaches how to improve and enjoy the wildlife on your property...
Owning and managing timberland in the U.S. provides a host of benefits that distinguish it from other investments. Investors view timberland as a...
It doesn’t matter if you own 80 or 10,000 acres, your property has legally defined property lines. The purpose of property lines is to define...
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), 15 year easement, 30...