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Invasive species in forests can be a real headache for landowners. These unwelcome guests can disrupt local ecosystems, outcompete native species, and ultimately transform the landscape in ways that can be costly and challenging to reverse. Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can...
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...
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...
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...
"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 ...
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...
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...
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...
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time you know I preach that money, income, revenue, whatever you want to call it … is crucial for the sustainability for your forest!
Everyone knows of the more traditional ways to generate money from your land: timber sales.
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