Warmer weather doesn’t always mean flowers and sunshine. Warm fronts in the atmosphere create breeding grounds for severe thunderstorms that can...
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!
Living in the suburbs doesn’t just mean quiet neighborhoods, picket fences and swimming pools anymore.
What is the “investable universe” of timberlands in the United States? According to analysis by Forisk in 2015, “investable” timberlands, or...
Perhaps the best way to familiarize yourself with your recreational land is also one of the oldest and most common outdoor activities.
Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has been like nothing we ever have seen in modern politics. Trump has introduced many new topics into a...
Despite the fact that conservation easements have been widely used as an effective land protection tool for decades, I still encounter a surprisingly...
One of the most important pieces of legislation from Congress that made a lasting impact on private property ownership in the United States was...
“Conservation” and “coal” haven’t exactly gone hand in hand over the years, but that could be changing.
Given the variety of outdoor recreation that can be enjoyed on western ranches, it is easy to overlook the fact that true ranching – the actual...
I have to admit; I don’t particularly enjoy talking about the environment. In fact, I try to avoid it if it is anything beyond the current weather...