A National Review of State Preferential Property Tax Programs: Challenges and Opportunities for Agroforestry Practices in the United States
A collaborative research team cataloged each preferential property tax program for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry in the Nation and assessed the programs' attributes to determine their compatibility with characteristics of agroforestry practices. Findings in this report can be used to inform natural resource management and discussions on tax incentives for agroforestry.
#Taxes, #LandManagement, #LandUse, #Agroforestry
Powerline Administration and Management
“Today’s wildfire challenges transcend boundaries and industries, affecting people beyond the jurisdiction of any single agency or organization. Tackling these challenges requires the Forest Service to work with diverse partners, leveraging our collective resources to accomplish more than we could alone.” – Chief Randy MooreVegetation Management ReportsThe U.S. Forest Service is committed to…
#LandUse, #LandManagement, #Powerlines, #Infrastructure
Managing the Land
Fire as a toolWildland fire is nearly impossible to prevent. However, using fire as a tool can provide mitigation factors that reduce the risks of some fires.A multi-purpose missionManaging the land is more than just wildfire and recreation. Find out what is behind managing national forests and grasslands.Global ManagementThe most effective means for confronting the interconnected ecological…