Wasteland that is a part of a forest land tract is automatically eligible if the forest land on that tract is eligible. Size requirements must take into consideration land in the present-use program located in other counties. Generally, income from products produced by the land is included, and service fees, rent, etc. are not. Forest land does not have income requirements. Crops used to produce income indirectly, such as hay for cow feed, corn for hog feed, should be included in the gross income based on what the crop would have brought at the market.
Sound management is a requirement that is much more difficult to determine than the others.
Generally, there must be a reasonable attempt to produce income or profit on the investment. Evidence must be given to indicate the use of acceptable management procedures which are practiced by commercial producers. Forest land application must include a plan of management proposed by a North Carolina State Forester or a Certified Forestry Consultant of your choice which must be followed. The income from CRP is counted towards income requirements. A new application may need to be completed in the event of deed activity or acreage change.