The winter of 2018-2019 was long and now its long gone. LandVest-managed forests in northern New England saw deep snows with over 4 to 5 feet.

After 5 months of snow, cold, and dark days, our foresters are glad to see bare ground and hear red-winged blackbirds, white-throated sparrows, and the breeding song of chickadees return. For [...]

BOSTON - April 4, 2019

LandVest, Inc. recently announced the Board of Directors unanimously approved a leadership succession effective April 1, 2019.

David Rosen has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Ruth Kennedy Sudduth has been elected Vice Chair. Joseph Taggart has been promoted to President. Slater Anderson has been promoted to Vice President, Managing Director of Real [...]

by Brian Handwerk for LandVest

More than 100 large wildfires are currently burning across the American West. And while 2018 is shaping up as one the more destructive fire seasons on record, the impacts of more frequent and larger fires have become all too familiar over much of this hot, dry decade. Despite the yeomans efforts of [...]

Ever wondered what you could do with your land to encourage wildlife, healthier trees, climate resilience and financial return?

LandVest can help.

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

by Brian Handwerk for LandVest

When the sun warms northern forests each spring, the sap starts to flow, producing the beloved maple syrup used to saturate the nation's pancake breakfasts. But that's not all. The sap run also generates an appetizing revenue stream for owners of timberland propertiesone that can augment or even match the [...]

Understanding Your Property's Value Components and Positioning Yourself for a Successful Sale

  When timberland investors look to acquire a property, they are interested in two key value components: timber and land. Pretty straightforward it's right there in the name however, the timber component is often overlooked, or at least diminished, [...]

Caleb Combs, District Forester for LandVest, received the Forester of the Year Award from the New York Society of American Foresters at its annual meeting held in late January. The award recognizes an individuals outstanding contributions to the practice and profession of forestry, the conservation and stewardship of forest resources in New [...]

From Paper Towels to Poplar Dowels, Consumers Connect with Forest Management through Forest Certification

The Forest Stewardship Council video "One Simple Action" has beautifully captured the message that when we choose FSC certified products, our choices directly promote responsible forest management. LandVest currently manages and [...]