Private Forest Land (Forestry)

Private Forest Land Sites:

The Illinois Virtual Forest The Illinois Virtual Forest: This is a comprehensive site full of information and links of interest to Illinois forest landowners. It includes a number of Forest Service publications, no longer in print, that are of interest to the consulting or service forestry community as well. (Private Forest Land) http://ilvirtualforest.nres.uiuc.edu/ A Forest Landowner's Guide to Internet Resources A Forest Landowner's Guide to Internet Resources: A directory of categorized links leading to on-line publications, fact sheets, and brochures, on topics of interest to private forest landowners. (Private Forest Land) http://na.fs.fed.us/pubs/misc/ir/index.htm Understanding Forestry Terms - A Glossary for Private Landowners Understanding Forestry Terms - A Glossary for Private Landowners: From North Carolina State University. (Private Forest Land) http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/woodland/won-26.html American Tree Farm System American Tree Farm System: Forest industry sponsored certification and recognition program for forest owners. Provides education and technical assistance, conducts conservation projects, promotes sustainable management of forests. (Private Forest Land) http://www.treefarmsystem.org/ Woodlot Management Home Study Program Woodlot Management Home Study Program: Online course provided by Nova Scotia Natural Resources department. Topics include silviculture, harvesting, wildlife management, and recreation. (Private Forest Land) http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/extension/woodlot/ Timber Taxes (USA) Timber Taxes (USA): Comprehensive explanation of the tax treatment of timber on private forest land. Covers both property taxes and income taxes, including qualifying for capital gains, casualty losses, and reforestation credit. (Private Forest Land) http://www.fnr.purdue.edu/ttax Assistance Directory for Woodland Owners Assistance Directory for Woodland Owners: Provides landowners with a national directory of professional resources available to assist them. From the USDA Forest Service. (Private Forest Land) http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/stewardship/index.htm Community Forestry Resource Center Community Forestry Resource Center: The Community Forestry Resource Center promotes responsible management of private forest lands through the organization of sustainable forestry cooperatives and associations of private forest owners. (Private Forest Land) http://www.forestrycenter.org/ Minnesota Logger Education Program Minnesota Logger Education Program: Promotes sustainable forestry, best management practices, and workplace safety. Searchable membership directory, workshop schedule, archive of newsletters (in PDF). (Private Forest Land) http://www.mlep.org/