forest management plans: Forest Landowners; Top 10 List Getting Top Dollar for Your Forest Land
- 06/20/17 07:02 PM
Forest Landowners; Top 10 List for Getting Top Dollar for Your Forest Land!
1.Have a timber appraisal completed.
2. Conduct a wildlife inventory and habitat evaluation.
3. Have your boundaries clearly marked and cleared of brush.
4. Build and maintain trails leading to all of the propertie's best assets.
5. Have wildlife photos taken.
6. Have a forest management plan written to highlight the assets and potential of the future of the property.
7. Have a forest map drawn with photo or topo background and showing all the forest assets.
This map should also have GPS and GIS functionality … (2 comments)
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forest management plans: Now that you own some Forest Land, What's Next?
- 06/12/17 10:56 PM
Now that you own some Forest Land, What's Next?
Often times I get calls from people who have recently acquired a parcel of Forestland and recognizing that they have a prized asset, seek to find some expert advice on how to maximize this asset.
The first critical step is to have an appraisal completed.
The best time to have an appraisal is before purchasing a property, but if this has not been done then the second best time is NOW.
Folks who have an appraisal completed before the purchase often do it at the insistence of their lender, to substantiate the collateral for a purchase … (6 comments)
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forest management plans: Most Wildlife Prefer; Plentiful Food & Cover of a Well Managed Forest
- 06/09/17 10:32 PM
The Results are in... Most Wildlife Prefer the Plentiful Food and Cover of a Well Managed Forest.
Leaving your forest alone is seldom the best option for either wildlife habitat or a healthy forest.
An unmanaged forest will become stagnant reducing the amount of food for wildlife and crowding out the younger trees which are important for the next generation of the forest.
Most wildlife requires a diverse forest with varied ages and types of trees for both food and shelter.
And a healthy sustainable forest requires various ages of trees to enable future generations.
If you … (10 comments)
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forest management plans: Another Forest Leaving Forestry Behind? Maybe not...
- 05/14/17 07:19 PM
Another Forest Leaving Forestry Behind? Maybe not...
I often talk to people who are thinking that they are saving trees by not using them, and I keep repeating that this is a FALLACY promoted by well meaning pseudo environmentalists who know very little of nature, carbon cycles or economics.
We do need to make use of our renewable resources or we will not be able to afford to own them. After all the owners of this land do have mortgages, taxes, insurance and all the other expenses involved in owning property.
When we don’t use our forests and allow them to pay … (1 comments)
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forest management plans: Half Million in Forest Income Lost by DIY Landowner!
- 05/14/17 07:10 PM
How Much Do You Save When You Do It Yourself? (a Negative $492,600)
Unfortunately the people who need to make the most money from their forest are generally the first people to take a small shortcut that will damage their forest and their bank account.
Countless examples have proven to us and our clients that it pays many times over to hire a Forester to manage your timber sale.
It really does pay big money to hire a forester.
I recently had a man call me and ask for some advice in selling his timber.
… (2 comments)
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forest management plans: Outagamie County Wisconsin; Forest Land Market Report Spring 2017
- 04/16/17 11:48 PM
Green Bay to Appleton; 71,000 Forest Acres, Outagamie County Wisconsin
The location of this prime recreation and hunting land can't be beat with a very short drive to both Appleton and Green Bay.
The mix of forestland and farmland in this county adds up to a guaranteed wildlife extravaganza on your forestland property here.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own some very nice forest land in this county and they are impressed with the aesthetics, wildlife and forests here.
Outagamie County is home to over 71 thousand acres of forest land, most of this forest land is in bottomland hardwoods (Soft Maple, … (5 comments)
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forest management plans: Forestry Experts for all of your Forest land Management Needs
- 04/16/17 11:10 PM
Woodland Management Service, Foresters and Wildlife Professionals for all of your Forest land Management Needs.
People often ask what we do at Woodland Management Service. So today I will be sharing a chapter from our recruiting packet that tells a little about our main clients and projects.
Clients/Projects
Private Landowners – all sizes and types Corporate landowners – mostly timber companies, investment groups, and property management companies Other professionals – Attorneys, Accounants, Consultants, Real Estate Agents, etc. Government agencies – very seldom
We have four major types of clients. First and foremost are the private landowners, which generally range in size between 40 … (0 comments)
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forest management plans: Aldo Leopold: Wisconsin Pioneer in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology
- 04/09/17 11:19 PM
Aldo Leopold: Wisconsin Pioneer in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology
Recently, I shared a blog post on Sauk County Wisconsin, a place that one of our nations pioneer Foresters and Wildlife Ecologists went to commune with nature during his final years as a professor at the University of Wisconsin.
Realizing that many outside of the Natural Resource professions may have never heard of this man I thought that it my be good to share a few words on him as well as a video.
If you ever have a chance I would suggest that you pick up a copy of his writings from this … (4 comments)
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forest management plans: Prairie Chicken Re-route and Video
- 04/07/17 10:57 PM
Prairie Chicken Re-route and Video
A few days ago a friend posted this video of Prairie Chickens doing their mating dance on Facebook and it reminded me of a story that I had shared online a few years ago.
So tonight I will reshare the story and the video.
My wife Sally is writing a blog tonight on the Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken festival, which you should go over and read, after reading and commenting on my little blog.
Speaking to her about this got me thinking about a few events from over thirty years ago when I was an underclassman at UWSP.
I … (8 comments)
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forest management plans: Dunn County Wisconsin; Forest Land Report April 2017
- 04/02/17 11:59 PM
220 Thousand Forest Acres Between the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, Dunn County Wisconsin
Great forest land for people who work in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul) or Eau Claire and many of the people who live here have dual career families with a short commute to both of these urban areas.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own some very nice forest land in this county and they are impressed with the aethetics, wildlife and forests here.
Dunn County is home to over 220 thousand acres of forest land.
Most of this forest land is Oak and Hickory comprising … (3 comments)
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forest management plans: Waushara County Wisconsin; Forest Land Report April 2017
- 04/02/17 11:58 PM
Quality Oaks, Pines, and Wildlife, Waushara County Wisconsin
175 Thousand Acres of Forested Wildlife habitat can be found in this beautiful Central Wisconsin County.
Though the Oaks here are not spectacular, the pines are exceptional.
One delightful remnant of a foresters advice from the mid part of the last century stands out with spectacular results.
That bit of advice that he gave to all who planted pines here was to mix a little bit of White Pine in with all of the Red Pines that were being planted.
The result of planting this row of White Pine to every three rows of Red Pines … (1 comments)
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forest management plans: Waukesha County Wisconsin; Forest Land Report April 2017
- 04/02/17 10:56 PM
65,000 Acres of Natures Beauty on the Edge of Milwaukee; Waukesha County Wisconsin
Our friends Kristin Johnston and Tom Braatz spend a lot of time telling us about the great little communities spread throughout this nice bit of human habitat along the edge of Milwaukee, now today I am going to speak a little about the the Wildlife habitat in their home county.
Waukesha County may seem like part of Milwaukee at first glance, but that is only if you fail to get off the freeway and really look around at the wonderful recreational opportunities here.
The plentiful wild … (2 comments)
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forest management plans: Sauk County Wisconsin; Leopolds Sand County
- 03/19/17 11:39 PM
Sauk County Wisconsin, History, Recreation, and Wisconsin's Pioneer Forester
The beautiful sites in this county have attracted people for thousands of years.
From the original residents for whom it is named, to the loggers who floated logs and lumber down the Wisconsin River through the famous Wisconsin Dells.
Then Aldo Leopold who wrote his Sand County Almanac here.
People still flock to this area from around the world for the many beautiful sites including the Dells, State Parks, Wildlife Areas, and so much more.
When Aldo Leopold wrote 'A Sand County Almanac' he was sitting on his sandy tree farm along the … (7 comments)
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forest management plans: Income from your Hunting Land!
- 03/19/17 11:07 PM
LEASING HUNTING LAND; INCOME FOR LANDOWNERS, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS, AND GREAT LAND FOR HUNTERS.
—By leasing out their land, woodland owners may be able to profit from the rich tradition of hunting that exists in Wisconsin. An untapped source of income could exist on property that sustains wildlife.
Having exclusive access to private land during hunting season is a price that many hunters are willing to pay. Leasing out deer hunting rights will not only increase a hunter’s chance of success, but the lease payments could be enough to cover landowners’ property taxes. The payments … (5 comments)
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forest management plans: Now that you are a Forest Landowner; Whats the First Step?
- 03/15/17 11:55 PM
Acquired Some Forest Land? What Should You Do Next?
Often times I get calls from people who have recently acquired a parcel of Forestland and recognizing that they have a prized asset, seek to find some expert advice on how to maximize this asset.
The first critical step is to have an appraisal completed.
The best time to have an appraisal is before purchasing a property, but if this has not been done then the second best time is NOW.
Folks who have an appraisal completed before the purchase often do it at the insistence of their … (7 comments)
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forest management plans: Forest Land Owners Tax Break, Dont Miss Out on This Opportunity!
- 03/08/17 11:47 PM
Forest Land Owners Tax Break, Dont Miss Out on This Opportunity!
Taxes are killing me, how can I reduce my property taxes on my forestland?
This is a common question among Wisconsin Forest Landowners with increased assessments following the historic increases in Forestland Values in the first decade of this century.
There are a few options out there for you and the best opportunity is likely to be the Managed Forest Law program.
Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) is a landowner incentive program that encourages sustainable forestry on private woodlands in Wisconsin.
Together with landowner objectives, the law incorporates timber … (7 comments)
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forest management plans: Monroe County Wisconsin; Forest Land Market Report Feb 2017
- 02/19/17 09:56 PM
Oaks and Wildlife; Monroe County Wisconsin!
Monroe County is a Wildlife paradise with over 300 Thousand Acres of Forest land.
Our clients at Woodland Management Service own land here primarily for the bountiful wildlife but also for the quality timber.
Most of this 300 thousand acres of forest land is Oak with 164 thousand acres of Oak forests which provide premium deer and turkey habitat along with timber income. There are also 60 thousand acres of quality Red and Jack Pine forests which provide good winter habitat and good income for the forest landowners.
These forests are not only good for … (2 comments)
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forest management plans: Price County Wisconsin; Forest Land Market Report Feb 2017
- 02/12/17 09:30 PM
Price County, Wisconsin Good Forest Management Shown Here!
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Price County Wisconsin Good Forest Management Evident Here!
Price County is a wild area where you are almost guaranteed to see some great wildlife like Bears and Wolves.
It is a great place to raise timber and wildlife which is why you see so many smart people anxious to buy hunting land and timber land here.
Over the years I have been extremely impressed with the results of those properties that were well managed with good forestry, especially … (6 comments)
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forest management plans: Reducing Wisconsin Forestland Property Taxes with the MFL!
- 01/25/17 11:33 PM
Reducing Wisconsin Forestland Property Taxes with the MFL!
Taxes are killing me, how can I reduce my property taxes on my forestland?
This is a common question among Wisconsin Forest Landowners with increased assessments following the historic increases in Forestland Values in the first decade of this century.
There are a few options out there for you and the best opportunity is likely to be the Managed Forest Law program.
Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) is a landowner incentive program that encourages sustainable forestry on private woodlands in Wisconsin.
Together with landowner objectives, the law incorporates timber harvesting, wildlife management, … (9 comments)
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forest management plans: Family Forest Transition; Who will carry on your Forest Legacy?
- 12/16/16 11:47 PM
Family Forest Transition; Who will carry on your Forest Legacy?
We have many clients who are dedicated to creating a better forest on their lands.
They are good land stewards, often spending a lifetime improving the forest in little ways and in major ways only to reach the end of their lives and have their hard work completely undone when their heirs liquidate their forest.
Heirs don't generally try to undo their parents work; they generally just don't know what path to take.
They often don't know that taking the wrong trees out in a thinning is generally worse than taking all of … (6 comments)
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Forest Landowners; Top 10 List for Getting Top Dollar for Your Forest Land!
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