|
Owning woodland is a serious responsibility. You’re committed to be the best land steward that you can be. But if you’re a new landowner, or if you don’t have much experience managing your land, you might not know where to start. This site will help you make informed decisions about how to be the best steward you can be.
In many ways, your woodland stewardship options depend on the size of your ownership. If you own more than 20 acres, you can sign up to receive a free Forest Stewardship Plan. If you own several hundred acres or more and are interested in leaving a permanent stewardship legacy, you may be able to put your land under a permanent working conservation easement.
If you own fewer than 20 acres, your options may be more limited. The economics of forest management make small parcels more challenging to manage than larger parcels. For example, in many cases it is not cost effective to harvest timber from small parcels. Some landowner assistance programs are available only to owners of parcels larger than 20 acres.
But if you own fewer than 20 acres, there’s still plenty you can do! Read about ways that you can work together with neighboring landowners, get your family involved in woodland projects, and begin to make the most of your opportunity in the woods. Be sure to visit our page on woodland stewardship options for small parcels.
|
|
|
