Stewardship Success Stories - How This Landowner Created More Income With Forest Carbon
Huntin' Land Podcast
English - June 17, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsWilderness Sports Leisure Hobbies duck bow deer hunting land outdoorsman realestate sale Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week's show featured an interview with Jeff Kahn, a landowner who recently enrolled his property in a forest carbon program. Jeff grew up in Queens, New York but was drawn to rural land ownership. He purchased an 80 acre property in Virginia that had woods, pastures, and a creek. Over 40 years, Jeff undertook various projects like building a house, renovating pastures, installing a pond, and raising cattle. He discussed putting the property in a conservation easement to protect it from future subdivision. Jeff also shared his experience participating in a forest carbon program, explaining that it allows for sustainable forest management while providing an income stream. The program involved a long term contract and annual verification visits. Jeff hopes his stewardship will benefit the land for years to come as nearby development encroaches.