Invest, Conserve and Enjoy
Did you realize that forest land has increased 10% since 1920, despite a 143% increase in population!! Also, over 36 million acres of commercially suited forest land are in permanent preserves that will never be harvested. That is good news! … [Read more...]
Ever been going down the road, passing miles and miles of timberland and wonder, who owns all of this property? The answer is simple; 59% of all timberland is owned by private landowners - the you and me's of the world, 27% is owned by the public, and only 14% is owned by the forest industry. While timber products are the largest valued agricultural crop in the United States and the forest products industry employs 1.6 million people, the majority of the forests in this country are still owned by private citizens. … [Read more...]
If you're heading to the woods with friends to enjoy the outdoors or with an agent to find your hobby farm, recreational get away, or a little retirement place in the country, there are a few things you need to consider taking with you on the trip. … [Read more...]
Opening Day. There are no two other words like it. Some relate the phrase to dove or quail hunting and some others even relate it to duck season or turkey hunting. I personally relate it to the beginning of whitetail deer season and autumn, a time when Mother Nature begins to paint her landscape in vivid oranges, yellows, and reds. In different parts of the country, it takes on different dates, but no matter where you live, Opening Day is a day of great anticipation. It really doesn’t matter what game you may be chasing, that in … [Read more...]
If you've never done it before, adding a driveway to rural property might hold some surprises. Location, materials, and timing can be controlled by the government entity responsible for the road. Before you hire a contractor, make sure you give these ideas some consideration. … [Read more...]
Did you know......... One mature tree on the southside of your house provides as much summer cooling as five midsized air conditioners. Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours or to run a TV for three hours. A hot water faucet that leaks one drop per second can add up to 165 gallons a month. That's more than one person uses in two weeks! Laptops use 90% less energy than desktops. A single open fireplace damper sends eight percent of your heating bill up the chimney. A … [Read more...]
Most of us have heard stories about the lucky guy who bought some recreational land and then paid for it all by thinning the timber or selling the mineral rights. But in reality, that just doesn’t happen very often. For most of us, if we are going to own land, we’re going to have to figure out a way to pay for it. But with a little know-how and some creativity, you may be closer to your dream than you realize. Let’s look at the options. Traditional mortgage lenders are where most of us have experience in borrowing … [Read more...]
While controlling access to your country retreat is important, there is a right way and a wrong way. Here's a little secret.....many landowners do it the wrong way. Don't make this mistake on your land. … [Read more...]
Land investing has proven to be a wise and successful strategy over the years. By placing your money in land, you not only gain the financial benefits of both long term and short term investing, but you also gain the added value of use. You do not get to use your stock certificates on the weekend to cook out and your mutual funds during hunting season. It is the power and wisdom of land investment that enables you to reap benefits both now and later. One of the core principles of the Greenwood Project is that land is an investment that … [Read more...]
