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How Do I Find a Certified Forester in My Area? beginners foresters management Oct 26, 2024

A top question I get asked is "how do I find a certified forester in my area?" And this is an important question because finding the right certified forester for your family land or forested property is a crucial step in ensuring the right sustainable management for your goals, whether you're...

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Generating Passive Income from Your Family Forestland beginners financials income Aug 29, 2024

Managing forestland that’s been in your family for generations can feel both like a cherished legacy and a daunting responsibility. Especially when balancing it with a full-time job, finding ways to make your land work for you financially, without demanding all your time, can be a game...

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How to Calculate the Value of Timber on Your Property beginners harvesting timber harvesting Jul 05, 2024

Determining the value of the timber on your property can be quite a task, but with the right approach and expert guidance, you can navigate this with confidence. Here’s how you can get a precise estimate of your timber's worth, and why working with a consultant forester is essential for...

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How to Conduct a Timber Sale on Your Forestland beginners harvesting timber harvesting Jun 24, 2024

Conducting a timber sale on your forestland can be a major financial decision and an essential part of sustainable forest management. Whether you're a new landowner or you've inherited a forest, understanding the steps to properly manage a timber sale is crucial. This guide will walk you through...

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10 Steps When Inheriting Forestland beginners conservation estate planning landownership objectives and goals Jun 17, 2024

Inheriting family forestland in the US Southeast can be both an honor and a responsibility. This region, known for its rich biodiversity and extensive forest ecosystems, offers unique opportunities and challenges for landowners. Whether you are new to forest management or have some...

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Government Programs for Forestland Owners: Unlocking Financial and Environmental Benefits beginners cost share financials landownership longterm management Jun 10, 2024

As a forestland owner in the US Southeast, you have the unique opportunity to blend financial success with environmental stewardship. Whether you aim to maximize timber income, enhance wildlife habitat, or improve the aesthetic value of your land, government programs can be invaluable resources....

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Why Forest Management is Crucial in Estate Planning beginners estate planning landownership longterm management Jun 06, 2024

"The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." - Proverbs 21:5

As women we're often juggling many responsibilities, from raising kids to managing our careers and caring for aging parents. Estate planning might already be on your radar, but...

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The 3 Hidden Costs of Family Forestland beginners clearcut financials income landownership liability sustainability Apr 22, 2024

Family forestland holds a special place my heart, and I know in yours too. Because it’s not just about the trees; it’s about the memories we build on the land and the legacy it holds as our stewardship walk with God. But with this romanticized vision lies a...

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3 Strategic Logging Tips for Family Forestland Sustainability beginners clearcut harvesting logging longterm management sustainability timber harvesting Apr 15, 2024

As stewards of family forestland, ensuring its financial sustainability is paramount! (Matthew 25:14-30) And oftentimes logging operations are the biggest bang for the buck for creating financial investment returns. But when strategized effectively timber harvesting, can significantly contribute...

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Setting the Right Forestland Goals for 2024 beginners management objectives and goals Feb 24, 2024

You've picked your forestland objectives and have started to make your goals and perhaps even the plans to meet those goals for 2024. Only one problem... those goals aren't compatible with what you actually own.

Like many women, you likely have recently inherited your property - from your...

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So you have forestland... beginners landownership management Feb 23, 2024
 

The first time you inherit the responsibility for your forestland, it often feels overwhelming.

Now what?!? It's very similar to becoming a parent - all of a sudden you have this new responsibility, you're not really sure if what you're doing is right and you spend the first couple...

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Control Fire: 4 Reasons to Embrace "The Chaos" of Fire in Your Woods beginners fire management prescribed burning prescribed fire Feb 19, 2024

Harnessing the power of fire as a land management tool may seem counterintuitive, but controlled burns have proven to be a valuable practice for enhancing ecosystems and promoting overall land health. But for those of you on the fence, let me share how four reasons why you should embrace...

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