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Strategic Land Managment & Agricultural Planning
Strategic Land Managment & Agricultural Planning
A healthy, productive property doesn't happen by accident. It requires a strategic, scientific approach to management. We move landowners beyond simple maintenance by developing in-depth, data-driven strategies that achieve your specific goals, whether for county tax valuation, ecological restoration, or livestock production.
All plans are developed by an established and experienced rangeland ecologist to ensure they are scientifically sound, effective, and sustainable for your specific property and needs.
Rangeland Grazing & Livestock Plans
Rangeland Grazing & Livestock Plans
Starting at $500
A proper grazing plan is the key to qualifying for 1-d Agricultural (Ag) tax valuation and is essential for maintaining the long-term health of your pastures. We create comprehensive grazing plans tailored to your land's capabilities and your personal goals.
We go far beyond a simple stocking rate calculation. We provide a complete roadmap for your livestock operation, from initial concept to ongoing health management.
Our Grazing Management service includes:
Our Grazing Management service includes:
Goal Assessment & Species Selection: We help you decide on the right livestock for your goals, effort level, and property. This includes advising on species (cattle, goats, sheep, or multi-species) and breed selection.
In-Person Forage Surveys: We will personally conduct forage surveys across your different pastures to scientifically analyze your land's forage production.
Sustainable Stocking Rates: Based on our forage data, we will determine the precise number of animals your land can actually support sustainably.
Custom Grazing Systems: We help you design a management system that works for you, whether it's a rotational grazing schedule to maximize pasture health or a properly managed continuous grazing operation.
Animal Health Consultation: As part of our team, we have a veterinary consultant who can advise on animal health concerns, giving you a holistic plan for your operation.
Looking for a less intensive path to tax savings?
Looking for a less intensive path to tax savings?
If the daily requirements of livestock management seem too hands-on, you may have another option. Our specialized Ecological Laboratory (University Research) service may allow you to transition directly to a 1-d-1 valuation by hosting university research, often requiring far less effort.
Qualifying for Your Agricultural Tax Valuation
Qualifying for Your Agricultural Tax Valuation
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Our grazing plans are specifically designed to meet the requirements of your local county appraisal district to help you qualify for and maintain your 1-d (Ag) tax valuation.
If you are new to the Ag valuation or considering your options, we can help you navigate all paths. While grazing is the most common, we can also develop the necessary plans for other qualifying uses, including:
Beekeeping
Cropland or Hay Production
Timber Management
Floral / Horticultural Production
What if your property isn't in Ag or you don't want to do Ag?
What if your property isn't in Ag or you don't want to do Ag?
If your property is currently at market value, the 5-year Ag qualification process can be daunting. We offer a powerful alternative. Our Ecological Laboratory (University Research) service is one of the easiest and most effective paths to significant tax savings, often allowing you to bypass the 5-year Ag requirement.
Native Plant Landscaping & Restoration Seeding
Native Plant Landscaping & Restoration Seeding
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Restore your land's native beauty and ecological function, from your backyard to your back pasture. As botanical and horticultural experts with deep ties to the Native Plant Society of Texas, we design and implement seeding and planting plans that are both beautiful and ecologically sound.
Our service scales to your exact needs:
Our service scales to your exact needs:
Residential & Home Gardens: We can design a native plant landscape for your home garden that attracts pollinators, reduces water use, and provides year-round beauty.
Large-Scale Pasture Seeding: We can guide a full-scale rangeland or pasture seeding effort, developing custom seed mixes and planting strategies to restore native grasses and forbs after brush clearing or overgrazing.
Brush Control (Woody Encroachment) Services
Brush Control (Woody Encroachment) Services
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Reclaim your land from invasive or encroaching woody species like Ashe Juniper, Mesquite, and Huisache. We offer a complete, end-to-end service, from the initial scientific assessment to the final hands-on implementation.
Our comprehensive brush management service is a multi-step process:
Our comprehensive brush management service is a multi-step process:
1. On-Site Assessment & Strategic Plan: We don't just start clearing. Our service begins with a professional assessment to identify target species, map infestation density, and create a prioritized, data-driven plan. This plan recommends the most cost-effective methods and outlines a long-term strategy.
2. Hands-On Implementation: Once the plan is approved, our team executes it. We are experienced in a variety of brush control methods and will select the right one for your property and budget, including:
Mechanical Clearing: (e.g., forestry mulching, grubbing)
Chemical Application: (e.g., targeted Individual Plant Treatment (IPT), cut-stump)
3. Long-Term Restoration: Our goal isn't just to clear brush, but to restore your land. Our plan includes clear recommendations for what to do after the brush is gone, including seeding with native grasses to restore healthy habitat and forage.
Water & Soil Management Infrastructure
Water & Soil Management Infrastructure
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Water availability and soil stabilization are fundamental requirements for both productive rangeland and thriving wildlife habitat. We provide the expertise and implementation to complete your infrastructure projects, satisfying key components of your Wildlife Management Plan.
Supplemental Water Systems
Supplemental Water Systems
We plan and install infrastructure to ensure adequate water is available for wildlife and livestock, satisfying the Supplemental Water activity. Services include:
Design and installation of wildlife water guzzlers and vertical rain catchment systems.
Planning and installation of water troughs, piping, and float systems.
Consultation on stock tank and pond development.
Erosion Control & Soil Stabilization
Erosion Control & Soil Stabilization
Protect your most valuable asset—your topsoil—from degradation by fire, flood, or overgrazing. Services include:
Site assessment for erosion risk and runoff issues.
Design and construction of check dams and low-impact structures for gully repair.
Riparian area restoration and planting to stabilize stream banks.
Prescribed Burn Plans (Written by Certified Prescribed Burn Manager)
Prescribed Burn Plans (Written by Certified Prescribed Burn Manager)
Starting at $500
A prescribed burn is the most powerful and cost-effective tool for restoring native grasslands, controlling brush, and improving wildlife habitat. But it must be done safely and effectively.
The landowner or manager must be the burn boss and is responsible for conducting the burn and assumes all liability; however, a successful outcome depends on a robust plan. We can also serve on your burn crew if needed.
Our Prescribed Burn Plan provides:
A detailed, written burn plan that outlines clear ecological objectives.
Fuel load assessment and smoke management guidelines.
Maps of burn units, firebreaks, and safety zones.
Required parameters for weather, crew, and equipment.
Ecological Restoration (Planning & Implementation)
Ecological Restoration (Planning & Implementation)
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This is our most comprehensive service, designed to bring a degraded ecosystem back to a healthy, functional, and resilient native state. Ecological restoration is a long-term process that integrates all of our scientific expertise into a single, holistic strategy.
Because every property is unique, our restoration service is a fully custom-built engagement that follows a clear, scientific process:
Ecological Baseline & Historical Assessment: We start by understanding what we're working with. This includes a full Botanical & Wildlife Survey to see what's on your land, combined with our Historical Analysis to understand what your land's "original" native plant community should be.
Collaborative Strategic Planning: This is where science meets your vision. We conduct a collaborative Landowner Goal-Setting session to understand exactly what you want and expect from your property. Based on your goals and our assessment, we determine what is ecologically possible and then develop a realistic, Multi-Year Strategic Plan that finalizes the step-by-step path to get you there.
Hands-On Implementation: Once the multi-year plan is finalized, we begin the work. This can integrate all our services, including Brush Control, Invasive Species Removal, Native Plant Seeding, and the use of Prescribed Fire, all phased according to the strategic plan.
This is the ultimate service for landowners committed to leaving a lasting, positive legacy on their land.
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