Author Archives: Ginny

Need Suggestions to Jump Start Family Communication? (part 1)

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Ginny

Not long ago, we had a question about suggestions on how to encourage communication with the younger, or future, generation of owners in a family about intergenerational transfer possibilities.  The question could have as well been from the future generation … Continue reading →

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Involve the next generation before it is too late!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Ginny

Two questions that are asked in many of our Landowner Legacy Communication© workshops, is “how do I get my children involved in our land” and “how did the Nippers do it.”  In reality, they are the same question.  In my … Continue reading →

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Dirt is just dirt, or is it?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ginny

Lately, we have been spending a lot of time learning and reviewing our soil’s (polite way to say dirt) effect on our tree farms and their timber crops.  Soil types, soil maps, site index, nutrient levels, erosion potential, suitability for … Continue reading →

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Successful Tree Farm Tour

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Ginny

Thank you to everyone that attended and supported our American Tree Farm Tour.  It was a successful day with more than 60 individuals attending, and more importantly, we were able to finish the tour before the rain started!  We especially appreciated … Continue reading →

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Dedication … and a True Hero

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Ginny

How can someone we never met be so dedicated to the forest, landowners, and Tree Farmers and give his life serving us? An Arkansas Forestry Commission pilot, Jake Harrell, did not check in with the AFC Central Dispatch on January … Continue reading →

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