LandVest is pleased to announce that David Speirs has assumed the role of Vice President, Land Transactions and Resource Consulting.

For decades, LandVest has been the industry leader in the brokerage and management of institutional and private timberland in North America. Much of the acreage LandVest represents is productive working forestland, managed for sustainable timber production and recreation. Today, properties are increasingly identified by our team of brokers [...]

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.

Incorporating elements of ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) is more clearly in focus for many investors today. Individuals and companies alike are considering how their businesses and investments reflect against ESG ideals. Investors seeking ESG investments screen for socially responsible, sustainable, and/or [...]

Its been said that every great design begins with an even greater story, and in the case of Camp Endo in Southern Vermont, that idea certainly holds true. Located less than five miles from Stratton Mountain Resort, Camp Endos elevated position looks out over hundreds of acres of Green Mountain wilderness, surrounded by an extensive, [...]

Many are trying their best to live an environmentally-conscious lifestyle. Several of LandVests clients have hopped on the bandwagon by installing solar panels for guilt-free electric." Not only does it help save a homeowner money, it also helps to protect the environment. We asked our clients to tell us about their clean energy [...]

The payoff for good land stewardship is enjoying the abundance of the natural landscape. Whether its waking up to the chorus of songbirds in springtime, watching the soaring raptors on summer thermals, or collapsing in a chair after a great day of hunting in the fall, Twin View Farm offers a wealth of [...]

by Brian Handwerk for LandVest

Forests are natural weapons against climate change. Through the simple process of photosynthesis, they absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, the main heat-trapping greenhouse gas found in fossil fuel emissions. The good news for landowners is that governments are

Imagine having a forest for your backyard with a lifetime supply of prized hardwoods just waiting for you to create your next woodworking project. Then picture yourself in an 8,000-square-foot heated barn with dedicated spaces for wood storage, a modern woodshop, and a separate finishing area. And finally, think about the unique pleasure of [...]