Wolcott Woods is distinguished not only by its magnificent setting, but also its roots in Massachusetts history. In 1851, prominent Beacon Hill merchant Joshua Harrington Wolcott bought the land and subsequently built Blue Hill, a summer residence for his family. Later known as the Wolcott Mansion, Roger Wolcott, the former Governor of the [...]

Over the past decade, we have witnessed substantial development in the importance of corporate responsibility. Corporations are increasingly investing in and accounting for their actions. In some cases, this is a response to the regulatory environment, while in others, it is more grounded in strategic corporate goals and operating philosophy.

2020 is finally, thankfully, receding in the rear-view mirror. It was a difficult year, and our thoughts go out to all of those who have suffered from the effects of this [...]

As we reflect on 2020, it is hard to fully comprehend such an eventful year. International trade disputes, the collapse of energy markets, a global pandemic, social unrest, and a historic and divisive presidential election all contributed to a turbulent year. Collectively, these events resulted in significant rebalancing/repositioning [...]

If you ask most foresters, they will tell you they were attracted to the idea of a career outside. Despite the early mornings, bugs, cold weather, and rugged terrain, there is an inherent draw to the outdoors which tugs at the inner spirit of everyone. For natural resource professionals, the worst day in the woods usually beats the best day [...]

LandVest, a longtime member of the Vermont community, has for years circled the Stowe area, but timing was just not right, until now. LandVest is pleased to have found our newest home on Mountain Road, and excited with the new addition to the Vermont [...]

It happens every year, but we never get tired of saying it: Lanse Robb is, once again, the overall top-ranked broker in Essex County for residential sales above $1,000,000. Despite unprecedented challenges, Lanse and Sophie Soman finished out 2020 with over $40 million in sales. With these latest figures, Lanses total sales in residential [...]

In 2018, we became the comprehensive field-services provider and lands manager in California for 187,000 acres. The lands consist of a high-quality expanse of sustainably-managed interior and coastal California timberlands. In 2019, Director of Informatics, Weikko Jaross, seized the attention of our clients and their investors to seek actionable strategies for de-risking the asset.

Let us take you on a journey from the coastal farms of Bostons North Shore to the managed forests of the Adirondacks to the rolling hills of central Vermont to the barrier beaches of Cuttyhunk [...]