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Since you are visiting our site, you are obviously interested in improving
the quality of hunting on your lease or land that you own, looking for the best
land management practice that will maximize the return on investment
(ROI) or just want to be a good land steward. No matter what the reason, you
are on the right track to reach your goals.
the quality of hunting on your lease or land that you own, looking for the best
land management practice that will maximize the return on investment
(ROI) or just want to be a good land steward. No matter what the reason, you
are on the right track to reach your goals.
| Why Do You Need A Natural Resources Consultant? |
The reasons why you need a consultant are almost endless. The main one is
that we usually save or make you more money! Another is that we help you
make your land improvements in a lawful way. The next is that we have
years of training and experience dealing with the issues you may have never
dealt with before.
that we usually save or make you more money! Another is that we help you
make your land improvements in a lawful way. The next is that we have
years of training and experience dealing with the issues you may have never
dealt with before.
| 1. Laws |
| 2. Knowledge |
Would you take apart your car if you didn't know how to put it back
together? If you were smart, you wouldn't. Ecosystems are sometimes very
sensitive. One misplaced piece and it could completely collapse. We have
extensive training in applying ecological concepts that allows us to make
decisions that will help you reach your objectives in a quick, efficient and safe
manner.
together? If you were smart, you wouldn't. Ecosystems are sometimes very
sensitive. One misplaced piece and it could completely collapse. We have
extensive training in applying ecological concepts that allows us to make
decisions that will help you reach your objectives in a quick, efficient and safe
manner.
As the years pass, the laws concerning land management change and
become more restrictive. Oftentimes, the average landowner has no idea that
he or she has even broken a law when implementing a management regime.
There are laws protecting wetlands, wildlife and property that are easily
broken if you are not aware of them.
become more restrictive. Oftentimes, the average landowner has no idea that
he or she has even broken a law when implementing a management regime.
There are laws protecting wetlands, wildlife and property that are easily
broken if you are not aware of them.
| 3. Money |
On average, when a landowner utilizes a forestry consultant, he or she will
receive approximately 30% more on a timber sale than without a consultant.
Compare that with the modest 7-15% we charge for the administration of the
sale, and you will realize that hiring a consultant is a great investment! We
also know when to apply herbicides, fertilize, prune...all critical elements of
forestry that will maximize your returns. We can help with obtaining
cost-share assistance for various projects and write management plans; a
necessity when applying for cost-sharing. If you wish to lease your land to
hunters or cattlemen, we can provide assistance with that as well!
The next, and probably the most important part, is TAX. Income from
timber sales is taxed differently than 'Ordinary Income'. Timber value is
treated as 'Capital'. The income from timber is treated as 'Capital Gains'. In
order to reduce the taxable amount from a Timber Sale, the 'Basis' (cost) of the
timber at the time of property acquisition must be known. This amount may
only be figured up by a qualified professional such as an EDUCATED and
EXPERIENCED FORESTER. Without this evaluation and estimate, there is no
'Basis' and, thus, the entire amount of the sale may be subject to taxation.
Here is a very basic example:
Let's say you have purchased a property for $300,000 and the beginning
timber basis has been calculated to be $75,000. After a period of time, there is
a sale of timber from the land for the amount of $100,000. Since the timber
basis at the time of purchase was found to be $75,000, that may be subtracted
from the total amount of the sale to come up with the taxable amount. The
total taxable amount in this situation would be $25,000. At a tax rate of 28%,
the total tax owed would be $7,000. If the timber basis had not been
calculated by a qualified individual, then the total taxable amount would
likely be $100,000. At that same rate of 28%, the total tax liability would be
$28,000. That is a difference of $21,000! Of course, there is a lot more to this
than just assigning dollar values to your timber, but usually only foresters
have the background and education to do this correctly.
receive approximately 30% more on a timber sale than without a consultant.
Compare that with the modest 7-15% we charge for the administration of the
sale, and you will realize that hiring a consultant is a great investment! We
also know when to apply herbicides, fertilize, prune...all critical elements of
forestry that will maximize your returns. We can help with obtaining
cost-share assistance for various projects and write management plans; a
necessity when applying for cost-sharing. If you wish to lease your land to
hunters or cattlemen, we can provide assistance with that as well!
The next, and probably the most important part, is TAX. Income from
timber sales is taxed differently than 'Ordinary Income'. Timber value is
treated as 'Capital'. The income from timber is treated as 'Capital Gains'. In
order to reduce the taxable amount from a Timber Sale, the 'Basis' (cost) of the
timber at the time of property acquisition must be known. This amount may
only be figured up by a qualified professional such as an EDUCATED and
EXPERIENCED FORESTER. Without this evaluation and estimate, there is no
'Basis' and, thus, the entire amount of the sale may be subject to taxation.
Here is a very basic example:
Let's say you have purchased a property for $300,000 and the beginning
timber basis has been calculated to be $75,000. After a period of time, there is
a sale of timber from the land for the amount of $100,000. Since the timber
basis at the time of purchase was found to be $75,000, that may be subtracted
from the total amount of the sale to come up with the taxable amount. The
total taxable amount in this situation would be $25,000. At a tax rate of 28%,
the total tax owed would be $7,000. If the timber basis had not been
calculated by a qualified individual, then the total taxable amount would
likely be $100,000. At that same rate of 28%, the total tax liability would be
$28,000. That is a difference of $21,000! Of course, there is a lot more to this
than just assigning dollar values to your timber, but usually only foresters
have the background and education to do this correctly.
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