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When Hurricane Helene swept through the highlands of western North Carolina, it churned up forests, fields and farms alike. Months later, the scars of erosion and displaced soils are still visible—and many landowners and growers are working tirelessly to restore productivity and vitality to their land…

Imagine you’ve spent decades tending your pine and hardwood stands, only to find yourself undercut by imported boards sold at rock‑bottom prices. That’s exactly what’s happening today: Canada has just rolled out new subsidy programs for its softwood lumber industry

Today’s tax code forces landowners to deduct only a token “tax basis” for timber lost to natural disasters—often pennies on the dollar—making serious reforestation economically impossible.

One of the most common questions we hear from landowners is, “How much is my timber worth?” It’s a fair question — and the answer isn’t always straightforward.

If you own land in North Carolina or Virginia—or you’re thinking about investing in rural property—you deserve to have a team on your side that knows the woods, the markets, and what’s best for your property. That’s where we come in.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect piece of rural North Carolina—somewhere private, scenic, and functional—our newest listing might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

A historic land transfer has reconnected the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina with nearly 1,400 acres of their ancestral homeland. The property, known as Camp Island, is now under tribal stewardship for the first time in generations, thanks to a collaboration between the tribe, conservation groups, and private supporters.

Discover why protecting North Carolina’s land is essential to our wildlife, economy, and quality of life. Learn how conservation efforts and responsible land management benefit us all.

It’s no secret that 2024 has been one of the toughest years in recent memory for North Carolina farmers. From hurricanes to drought, heavy rains to unexpected weather swings, many of our state’s farmers have suffered devastating crop losses this season. Now, there’s relief on the way.

North Carolina has seen a troubling rise in wildfires over the past few years. Just last week, two separate wildfires broke out right here in the Triad. And while flames are dangerous enough, there’s another growing concern behind the scenes — the ongoing staffing shortages at the North Carolina Forest Service.

An eye-opening episode of The Reason podcast that dives deep into a story that’s all too familiar to many rural North Carolinians—one that’s about more than just endangered wildlife. It’s about property rights, local voices, and what happens when government policy collides with private land ownership.

Chatham County is quickly becoming one of North Carolina’s hottest real estate markets—and the numbers don’t lie. In a county once known more for its farmland and rolling timberland than sprawling subdivisions, large-scale land purchases are happening at a staggering pace.