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7.21.09

Like the idea of Community Supported Agriculture?  Looking for ways to make a few bucks from your woodland?  A Wisconsin family is trying Community Supported Forestry. This is a pretty interesting... Read More »

3.11.09

The following announcement was distributed via email in early March 2009 by Neal Bungard, Forest Legacy Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area. This is an excellent and comprehensive guide to... Read More »

4.29.07

Five important considerations affecting income taxes on Minnesota family... Read More »

4.29.07

A brief overview of conservation easements in Minnesota, with links to detailed publications and the Minnesota Land... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoAn overview of harvesting and selling timber in Minnesota, with links to content on timber harvest contracts, visual impacts, selling timber, the future of your woodlands after harvest, and natural... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoA brief overview of different widely accepted methods of selling timber: Lump sum, scale, and percentage. Also links to other useful related... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoAs you plan a timber sale, it is easy to focus on what can be taken out of the stand.  However, as a landowner committed to the stewardship of your... Read More »

4.28.07

Why it's important to have a clear written contract when selling timber, with a link to a timber harvest contract for... Read More »

4.28.07

A sample Minnesota timber harvest... Read More »

4.22.07

Harvesting timber will dramatically change the appearance of your woods. Even a low-intensity partial harvest will require a cleared landing and skid roads, along with deposition of residual slash.... Read More »
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