Do you remember the old saying from Smokey Bear? “Only you can prevent forest fires!” That saying still holds true today. While there are numerous ways of preventing forest fires, one major tool landowners should use is prescribed or controlled burns in their forests. Fire is a natural part of forest ecology and using it correctly can help you and your land considerably. Controlled burns stimulate the germination of desirable forest trees. This happens when the fire breaks down the coating of … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Land Ownership
My granddad beat this saying into my head from early on in my life. He always told me, "Son, they ain't making any more land. Get all you can!" When people think of real estate investments, they associate them with rental properties, commercial properties and/or foreclosures. But people rarely think of raw land as an investment and end up missing out on one of the greatest opportunities. There are many benefits to owning land. First, land ownership gives the owner peace of mind. As a … [Read more...]