Despite the fact that conservation easements have been widely used as an effective land protection tool for decades, I still encounter a surprisingly...
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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...
I spent the Fourth of July weekend on Topsail Island, North Carolina, a coastal barrier island just south of the Outer Banks.
As part of our research into forest supplies and investments, we track trends and silviculture changes associated with the ownership and management...
Ever wonder if cows are doing more harm than good to your land? Well, with the beef market as high as it is right now, there’s no real incentive for...
As I was riding around looking at property one day, something jumped out at me! Given the fact that I sell a lot of timberland in west central...
An article appeared in Bloomberg News within the last year that highlighted the complexities of the conservation easement tax break.