Policy research on issues facing landowners. Research on what motivates NIPF's to own and practice active plan management. New tax codes from studies that would rationalize liability law for public access and incentives for sustainable forestland management and provide for sustainable ownership patterns. Modified tax laws have stopped progression of fragmentation. New tax codes from studies that would rationalize liability law for public access and incentives for sustainable forestland management and provide for sustainable ownership patterns.
Incentives bring together landowners to agree on desired practices and outcomes.
Community level coops are formed and tax incentives encourage landowner participation. Conflicts between tax code and public policy focus have been identified and resolved. Government realizes that laws that take values require compensation. Markets are available for all forest products. Look to other countries for models of incentives or tax plans that promote sustainable forestry.