Monday, May 29, 2023
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

dew on grass

Non-native landscapes that include turfgrass and ornamentals undermine ecosystem function and contribute to the destruction of healthy aquatic habitats.

You've heard the saying that the value of land is based mainly on location, location, location. But after working for many years in a...

If I would ask the question, "what are living trees good for," I would probably get a large response.

Conducting a timber harvest can be a way to bring in extra income; however, it's a good idea to start with a Forest Management Plan for your property.
farmland

The CAUV is a differential real estate tax assessment program that lets farmland owners have their parcels taxed according to its value in agriculture.

As I sit here writing this article, the weather has been less than pleasant. I watch it transition from rain to snow, to sleet,...

Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering their no-till drills for only $8 per acre to plant cover crops.
Rural stream

It is important that you understand the documentation and permissions that need to be in place before beginning any project that might impact water quality. 

I often get questions from hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts about improving whitetail deer habitat on their property. In many instances, these conversations are immediately directed toward the planting of food plots. Landowners want to know the best food source they can plant to attract deer and other wildlife.
alfalfa field

Planting cover crops improves soil quality, decreases soil erosion and runoff, increases pollination, reduces soil compaction and more.