Thursday, November 29, 2007

Free software helps landowners and managers write Stewardship Plans


The Forest Stewardship Program, created and administered by federal and state agencies, is an ongoing effort to encourage private landowners to practice sound forest stewardship by clearly stating their ownership objectives, management techniques, and timeline for activities -- all crucial pieces of the puzzle.

STEWPLAN is a software program that makes writing comprehensive management plans both easy and enjoyable, and ensures management plan compatibility with the local, state and federal agencies, some of whom allow lower tax rates on lands assessed as working forests. While costs for management planning occasionally deter otherwise willing landowners from making the leap, this electronic tool is sure to help.

Stewardship Plan software

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