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Role of Technology in Land Management Jul 22, 2023

Land management plays a critical role in preserving our natural resources and promoting sustainable land use practices. With the rapid advancement of technology, the field of land management has experienced a profound transformation. 

In this blog, we will explore the pivotal role of...

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Tips to Rent your Land for Events forestry landownership planning Jul 14, 2023

Renting your land for events can be a profitable venture, offering an opportunity to generate periodic income from your property. Whether you own a spacious countryside estate, a charming garden, or forested tracts, there is a growing demand for unique event venues. Below you will find a...

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Four Landowner Lessons CrossFit has Taught Me forestry landownership longterm management Jul 12, 2023

Have you ever heard of CrossFit? I'm sure you have... and you've heard about "drinking the Koolaide!" and perhaps even joked about the "cult-like" atmosphere for the fitness community. 

But I have been a CrossFitter for a few years. And the honest truth why my husband and I started was...

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From Dirt to Dollars: Exploring Profitable Opportunities for Landowners income landownership Jul 04, 2023

Are you a landowner looking to make the most out of your property? Whether you inherited land or invested in it, you'll be thrilled to know that there are numerous opportunities to turn your tract into a profitable venture! This beginner's guide will explore various strategies on how to make...

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A Different Type of Landowner Jun 15, 2023

Have you ever doubted your ability to be a landowner... to make management decisions? 

Have you ever looked at the legacy you are inheriting and thought that there's no way you can do as good of a job as your husband, your father, your grandmother, your cousin, your neighbor, your work...

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Reforestation: Where’s Your Biggest Bang For Your Buck? May 15, 2023

You’ve finished harvesting your timber and finally getting around to the reforestation stage! Getting the ground ready for site prep to support your new generation of forests.

But there are a lot of options… and there’s a lot of approaches...

What do you do and when?

You...

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Why You Are Receiving Differing Management Advice. Mar 19, 2023

Have you ever consulted with two different foresters, or other natural resource professional, and received two different recommendations? 

And depending on what it might have been you asked advice for, the differences may have been slight or significantly different. They're both foresters......

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When is the RIGHT time to thin? forestry harvesting management thinning timber harvesting Feb 06, 2023

"Are my trees ready to thin?"

A very common question, and rightly so! 

If you've been in the management game for a while (or Googling for a while at least) you've heard how important it is to "time" your thinning appropriately to maximize its purpose and results. 

But WHEN do you ...

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Setting Realistic Goals beginners landownership longterm management women landowners Jan 08, 2023

It's another new year and the mantra typically heard is "New Year, New Me!" or the "New Year, Better Me!"

And we set our resolutions of things we've neglected last year and "promised" to start right after we get that new calendar flipped over for the new year. 

And if you're like me, it...

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Should I Do Natural Regeneration? clearcut forestry management planting reforestation Dec 11, 2022

Before you even sign the contract to sell your trees... 

Before the logger fells the FIRST tree on your property....

You should have a decent reforestation plan!

No, you don't need ALL the specifics, but you should have a general idea of expectations.

An example of this might be what...

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Making Your Land A Legacy forestry landownership longterm management planning women landowners Nov 13, 2022

Tell me if this sounds familiar

  • You load the dishes in the dishwasher after dinner because it irks you when it's "not stacked right..."
  • You fold the laundry at 10:00pm and put it away "to make sure it gets put in the right spot" and to avoid the 3,000 texts/calls asking about Lucy's shorts and...
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3 Weather Indicators Landowners Should Know BEFORE Burning burning fire forestry management prescribed burning prescribed fire Oct 10, 2022

The weather is cooling down, and you're ready to grab your oversized sweater and cup of coffee to cozy up on the porch and enjoy the brisk mornings. And at night, getting snuggled up by a warm fire pit. 

Something about autumn just screams comfort. I don't know if it's all the season-crazed...

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