Forest Service Paving the Way for Plum Creek?
January 1, 2009 by Eric OKeefe
The nation’s largest landowner may be getting a last-minute, going-away gift from the Bush Administration. The Forest Service may amend existing easements, a step that would allow Plum Creek Timber (NYSE:PCL) to pave roads through USFS land. Such a move would facilitate an important first step for the giant timber REIT as it converts forested acreage to residential developments. Read the complete story here.
More Field Reports From The Land Report:- Ten Million Americans Own Timberland
Which asset class offers growth, a hedge against inflation, and has great tax benefits? Timber. That’s one of the many interesting points brought out by this in-depth article that... - For Sale: Colorado’s Dallenbach Ranch
A disappointing number of sports stars plow their money into poor investments. Not Wally Dallenbach. In the early 1970s, the legendary Indy car racer took his winnings from the... - Ask the Expert: Scott Jones
The second session of the 111th Congress is already under way, and landowners have a lot at stake. With that in mind, The Land Report turns to Scott Jones... - Ask the Expert: Greg Fay
As 2010 approaches, landowners coast to coast are eager to get a bead on pricing and trends for recreational properties. Here’s a heads up from an industry icon, Greg Fay,... - Sold! Boot Jack Ranch Goes for $47 Million
One of the country’s premier listings, Colorado’s Boot Jack Ranch, sold earlier this month for $47 million. Originally listed at $88 million more than two years ago, the price had...
News Feed
