Here's a few other thoughts on the upcoming changes to New York's Forest Tax Law: The Department should certify stumpage value upon the...

The DEC is proposing revisions to the Forest Tax Law (480a). Most of these are common sense amendments, such as the attempt at defining...

For my fellow New Yorkers, here is your reminder to make sure your exemption applications are in by March 1st. I have a client whose...

Tired of USPAP vagaries about reports? Do you miss the old "Self-contained", "Summary", and "Restricted" formats? Here's my proposal for...

It's that time of year, when the days get shorter, the heat and humidity starts to recede, and the leaves start to change. And the school...

It is May 2023, and I have officially retired from 30 years as the appraiser (and some-time forester) at Farm Credit East in Greenwich,...

Sports metaphors are not my forte. Appraisals, yes, forestry, yes, unsolicited advice all in my wheelhouse. Chestnut Appraisals...