Conservation Easements: A Golden Opportunity for Landowners
Do you know what a conservation easement is?
When land is purchased, the landowner is entitled to a number of rights pertaining to the land including the right to develop and the use of the [...]
read moreHow Opportunity Zones Regulations Impact Agricultural Land
In April 2019, the US Treasury Department released the second round of proposed regulations related to the “Opportunity Zone” project which was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017. [...]
read moreProperty Concerns and Remediation with A-C-T [VIDEO]
When purchasing a new property, there are certain signs that might be a cause for environmental concern. Recently, The Land Journal sat down with A-C-T to discuss what landowners should be on the [...]
read moreEnvironmental Considerations when Purchasing Land [VIDEO]
When purchasing property, it is essential to take into account what environmental considerations need to be made in order to meet governmental and ethical standards. Some properties that may not [...]
read moreHemp Legislation Update: Passage of The SAFE Act of 2019
Hemp, which is differentiated from marijuana by its low content of THC, is one of the most exciting alternative crop opportunities for Florida's farmers and landowners. At the University of [...]
read moreHow to Respond to Eminent Domain: Know Your Rights [VIDEO]
Every year, many landowners are faced with a legal predicament known as eminent domain. Eminent domain is a tool used by government agencies to acquire land that is not for sale. If a government [...]
read moreHow To Deal With Scrub Jay Nests on Your Property [VIDEO]
Scrub Jays are a federally protected species that occupy higher elevation soils across the state of Florida. Scrub Jays live in families and are territorial. It is important to know how to respond [...]
read moreHow To Deal With Bald Eagles On Your Property [VIDEO]
Most Americans would likely say that the most iconic American animal is the Bald Eagle. Here in Florida, we have the pleasure of sharing our land with these majestic creatures. But how should [...]
read moreHow To Deal With Burrowing Owls On Your Property [VIDEO]
If burrows are found on your property, your property might be occupied by Burrowing Owls. Burrowing Owls (athene cunicularia) are small owls that make burrows in the ground similar to the Gopher [...]
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