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Owning Woodland: A Landowner Primer
A plain introduction to what woodland owners decide about, from goals and site knowledge to wildlife, access, hazards, paperwork and passing land on.
People and Land Use
Owning Woodland
Plain background for people who own or care for a small forest.
Controlling Invasive Plants on Small Properties
Practical, low-cost ways for small woodland owners to spot invasive plants early, prioritize which to tackle, and manage them without harming the forest.
Managing Woodland for Wildlife
Simple habitat steps for small woodland owners: leaving snags and fallen logs, varying age classes, protecting water and keeping a mix of native plants.
Passing Woodland to the Next Generation
Why continuity planning matters for woodland, what happens when land is divided or sold, and the general options owners discuss with family and advisers.
Planning Trails and Access in a Woodland
How to lay out woodland trails and access routes that limit erosion, protect wet areas and reduce disturbance to wildlife, with simple design principles.
Setting Goals for Your Woodland
How woodland owners can think through wildlife, income, recreation and legacy aims, weigh trade-offs, and write down goals that guide later decisions.
Storm Damage Response for Woodland Owners
General, safety-first steps for woodland owners after wind or ice damage: assessing hazards, documenting loss, handling downed trees and planning recovery.
Walking Your Woods: A Basic Site Assessment
What to look at on a first walk through your woodland: soil, water, trees, understory, wildlife signs, boundaries and hazards, and how to record it.
Woodland Tax and Legal Basics
A general overview of the kinds of tax and legal questions woodland owners meet, from property tax and timber income to boundaries, liability and regulations.
Working with a Professional Forester
What professional foresters do, the difference between types of forester, how to find one, and the questions woodland owners should ask before hiring.
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