Are
you interested in creating good homes for wildlife or improving your sugar
maples with an eye towards making maple syrup? Then you might want to talk
to your neighbors. What happens on their property may be a factor in how successful
you are in being a good friend to yours. You may even find that you share
some of the same values and can work together towards common goals. At the
very least, it is worth letting your neighbors know what you are up to, just
to keep relations friendly.
Your family is important, too. If you spend time improving your property,
you will almost certainly become attached to it and want the spirit of stewardship
to continue if you decide to sell it or bequeath it to your heirs. Fortunately,
there are several options available that may help you reduce property and
estate taxes while continuing your approach to land conservation. Some options
allow for limited residential construction, agriculture, and forestry.
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Chapter 7. Neighborly & Family Relations:
Benefits of Working Together
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