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Owning Your Piece of the Earth: A Land Financing Guide for Timberland Investors financials investing Feb 12, 2024

For many women, owning a piece of land represents more than just an investment – it’s about freedom, connection to nature, and building a legacy. Timberland, specifically, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, long-term potential, and sustainable income. But navigating the...

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Flame and Fortune: Fire Tools for the Beginner Landowner Burning Woods beginners fire gear prescribed burning prescribed fire Feb 12, 2024

When you finally decide to embrace prescribed burns in management, it requires careful planning, knowledge, and, of course, the right tools! If you're still on the fence about burning, check one of my original articles HERE or listen to this podcast episode!  But if you're...

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Outdoor Loving Delights: Valentine's Gifts for Your Outdoor Enthusiast Feb 05, 2024

Love is in the air, and since you're reading this blog, I can take a strong assumption that you and/or your family have a deep affection for the land! So why not celebrate that connection with a Valentine's Day gift that speaks to this passion? From thoughtful to practical, I'm...

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Landowner Essential Gear for Exploring Your Land beginners essentials gear landownership Jan 31, 2024

Owning land comes with the joy of natural, "wide-open spaces", as well as the responsibility of maintaining it. Whether you're a seasoned landowner or a new property enthusiast, having the right landowner essential gear for exploring your land, can make all the difference to transform you from...

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How to Harvest Timber Responsibly beginners biblical harvesting logging management Jan 22, 2024

 

We all want to be good stewards of the land we've been given responsibility over. And this is never more true than when it comes time to do our harvesting. So the question always remains... how can I ensure I harvest timber responsibly, not only for the stewardship of the land but also the...

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Navigating the Legacy: Inheriting Land in 2024 Through a Scriptural Lens biblical landownership planning sustainability Jan 17, 2024

Inheriting land is a profound responsibility that often comes with both blessings and challenges. As we step into navigating land inheritance in 2024, let's explore this journey through the lens of scripture... seeking wisdom, guidance, and timeless principles to navigate the path...

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Esther's Wisdom: Land Stewardship Insights for Sustainable Planning and Environmental Conservation beginners biblical conservation landownership planning women of the bible Jan 09, 2024

In the timeless narratives of the Bible, hidden gems of wisdom often emerge, offering guidance even in unexpected areas of all areas of our life. The story of Esther is one that especially speaks to me! A courageous and resourceful woman in the Bible, she provides valuable lessons that...

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Maximizing Your Inherited Land: Essential Steps and Strategies for 2024 beginners land objective landownership management objectives and goals property taxes sustainability Jan 01, 2024

You've just inherited your family's land and you're probably wondering what is the best way to maximize this inheritance? What are the most essential steps or strategies you need to take in 2024?! Lucky for you, I have exactly what you need to know and I'm going to share with you the 4 essential...

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Should I Sell My Land? beginners landownership longterm management management planning women landowners Nov 30, 2023

At some point or another, you've likely come across the question in your mind of "should I sell my land?" We perhaps don't necessarily admit that out loud, but it's something at some point in our lives, our parents lives, or our kids lives that will come about. So let's just talk about that...

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Should I Sell My Trees in 2024? harvesting planning timber harvesting Oct 20, 2023

As we approach 2024, many landowners are thinking of selling their timber. However, the decision to harvest and sell your trees is not one to be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration, proper planning, and a good understanding of the factors that determine your stumpage rate. 

This...

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Responsibilities to Inherit Your Family Land or Forest Oct 06, 2023

 Have you ever wondered what it takes to inherit and responsibly manage your family's cherished land or forest? In a world facing increasing environmental challenges and a growing need for sustainable practices, the responsibility that comes with family-owned land or forest is more...

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Should You Add Fire to Your Land? beginners burning fire forestry management prescribed burning prescribed fire wildland firefighter Sep 30, 2023

When it comes to the two best management tools you can use on your land, it really boils down to logging and fire. I'm constantly talking about cutting your timber, how to cut your timber, when to consider cutting it, and things to know BEFORE cutting your timber. So today, to celebrate the start...

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