UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -Your Family Forest
  • EXPLORE
  • PLAN
    • Start with a Plan
    • What's important to you: Developing management goals
    • Profiling Your Land: History and Mapping
    • Assessing Forest Properties
    • Conservation Easements
    • Family Heritage
  • LEARN
    • Drought and Infestation
    • Enhancing Wildlife
    • Silviculture
    • Vegetation Management and Reforestation
    • Safety and Roads
    • Threats and Issues
    • Water Quality
    • Wildfire
  • Act
    • Working with a Forester
    • Cost Share Programs
    • Workshops

Family Heritage

Many forests are multi-generational, which makes it important to communicate with family members.  Don't just assume they already understanding your plans, vision or intentions for your property. Passing on your intentions helps ensure that your hard work won't be in vain and can proactively resolve potential conflicts when your land passes to the next generation.

"Our goals are simple. We want to keep this land together. Keep it forest land. To keep it productive. To keep it in the family."

-Claire McAdams, Landowner, Humboldt County

FAQ's
I already have a will. Isn't that sufficient?
A will is used to transfer property but not business arrangements or management strategies.
who else should i involve?
In addition to your family members, consider finding a trustworthy accountant, lawyer and financial investment expert.
What if my kids don't seem interested in this land?
Discussing plans for after you are gone can be uncomfortable but a frank discussion will often bring out people's responsible side. You won't know if you don't ask.
Resources
  • Forest Stewardship for Forest Landowner (webinar)
  • Forest Stewardship Information Page
  • Ties to the Land Workshops

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  • EXPLORE
  • PLAN
    • Start with a Plan
    • What's important to you: Developing management goals
    • Profiling Your Land: History and Mapping
    • Assessing Forest Properties
    • Conservation Easements
    • Family Heritage
  • LEARN
    • Drought and Infestation
    • Enhancing Wildlife
    • Silviculture
    • Vegetation Management and Reforestation
    • Safety and Roads
    • Threats and Issues
    • Water Quality
    • Wildfire
  • Act
    • Working with a Forester
    • Cost Share Programs
    • Workshops