No property is the same, sometimes you may need specific information for your property. This page serves as a place where you can find information. I will add to it periodically as I find information or as it is requested.
If you are interested in having a forest that is certified sustainable, recognizes as having good stewardship or recognized for extended family ownership browse the list below.
Arkansas is a part of the American Tree Farm System's Certification program. Information can be found at:
Partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, US Forest Services, and other Federal and State agencies that recognize sustainably managed forests for various objectives. More information can be found at: https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/forest-stewardship/
Has your property been in your family for more than 100 years? If you answered yes, your property may be eligible for the Arkansas Century Farm Program. More information can be found at: https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/arkansas-department-of-agriculture-services/arkansas-century-farm-program/
Sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Association, the Centennial Family Forest Program is recognized for Tree Farmers that have a Certified Tree Farm and has been recognized by the Arkansas Century Farm Program. A PDF application for the program can be downloaded here: https://www.arkforests.org/resource/resmgr/Centennial.pdf
If you are managing your property for more than timber and aren't able to hunt the property you may be interested in leasing hunting rights to hunters or hunting clubs.
The University of Arkansas Department of Agriculture created a publication for landowners about elements of contracts and liabilities. The publication can be found at: Wildlife Leases and Liability Issues on Private Lands - FSA9089 (uada.edu)
This is insurance for LANDOWNERS that insures them various things from visitors to traspassers. In order to participate you must be a member of the Arkansas Forestry Association (https://www.arkforests.org/ ). Information on the landowner liability program can be found at: https://afa.outdoorunderwriters.com/applications/Timberland/
Forms, Information and contacts for properties that may not have been passed down to descendents in a traditional form (wills, trusts, etc.)
Official Probate from the Arkansas Judiciary. Official Probate Forms | Arkansas Judiciary (arcourts.gov)
Information on Small Estates in Probate Law from Arkansas Law Help Small Estates - Wills and Estates - Arkansas Law Help at Legal Aid of Arkansas (arlawhelp.org)
General information on Wills and Estates in Arkansas. Wills and Estates Introduction - Wills and Estates - Arkansas Law Help at Legal Aid of Arkansas (arlawhelp.org)
Links to programs that may help you with managing your property.
Information for starting a farm, and some of the programs available to new landowners . The information can be found at: https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/beginning-farmers
Additional PDF factsheet can be found at: https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/documents/farmersgov-getstarted-factsheet.pdf
Information on preparing documents and paperwork needed for applying for assistance with NRCS Programs . The information can be found at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/how-to-get-assistance.pdf
Information on programs that you may be able to produce income off of your property.
An article that I collaborated with Will Hehemann on information about Carbon Credits. Published by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The article can be found at: https://uapbnews.wordpress.com/2023/06/09/opportunities-increasing-for-forest-landowners-to-sell-carbon-credits/
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