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14 Jun 2018

Texas Ecological Laboratory Program

For land that loses “ag” valuation, Plateau works closely with our sister company, Braun & Gresham, and together we have an interesting and effective alternative to paying taxes on market value while reestablishing agricultural use. Taxes can be returned to “ag” rates if the property is made available for ecological research. Plateau and Braun & Gresham are uniquely able to set up qualifying Ecological Laboratories through our many relationships with colleges and universities. As a conservation-minded...

14 Jun 2018

Ag, Timber and Wildlife: Exemption or Valuation?

Shane Kiefer

Blog

At the end of the day, it’s a property tax savings, but using the right terms can help avoid confusion. As we have learned over more than two decades of helping landowners with ag and wildlife exemptions (turns out that’s what most people call them), misunderstandings are common and conventional wisdom can be misleading. Even something as simple as what to call this significant property tax benefit can be confusing. Some of our recent efforts to...

01 Jun 2018

The Plateau Annual Service Agreement

Kameron Bain

Blog

Each year over 300 landowners purchase an Annual Wildlife Management Service Agreement to help implement their wildlife management plans. Here are just a few benefits these landowners are taking advantage of each year: Ease and Peace of Mind: Plateau will take care of your wildlife management activities giving you more time to enjoy your property resting easy knowing your valuation is being taken care of and you are moving toward the goals set forth in...

23 Apr 2018

NOTICES OF APPRAISED VALUE

Sarah Kahlich

Blog

By Sarah Kahlich, AWB ®, Senior Wildlife Biologist & Registered Property Tax Consultant Around May 1st every year, central appraisal districts mail notices of appraised value to property owners. Often, the first thing a landowner notices is there is no value in the “Productivity Value of Ag/Timber Land” for the current year when there was the year before. This may cause increased heart rate and confusion to the person reading the notice. The most common first...

20 Mar 2018

Seasons – Spring 2018

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, There’s no doubt about it, spring is a time to get things done. While other seasons are ripe with reasons to put things off, spring signifies a clean, fresh start. The sun shines longer, the rains bring life to the plants that wilted away during the winter, and the young wildlife begins to flourish. In this issue of Seasons, you’ll find a checklist of activities perfect for springtime,...

01 Dec 2017

Seasons – Winter 2017

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, Another great season is upon us and we’ve finally gotten a little taste of Winter to lift our spirits and put us in a jolly mood for the upcoming Holidays. This time of year is full of joy, celebration, and for most of us, spending time outdoors with family, friends, and wildlife. We’re happy to celebrate another year in review. It’s been a great year here at Plateau...

01 Sep 2017

Seasons – Fall 2017

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, The fall season is upon us once again and just like that, it is time for another "Seasons" from all of us here at Plateau. Before we get into the contents of this issue we want to take moment to turn our thoughts to all of those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Many of our clients and landowners who we know were affected in some way and we want...

01 Jun 2017

Seasons – Summer 2017

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, The year seems to be flying by and another hot Texas summer is upon us again. Although this spring has been fairly wet allowing the flora and fauna to thrive, we all know the dry season is now here. As we prepare ourselves for the heat and all the fun activities that may include, we must also remember how summer can affect our land. Now is the time...

01 Mar 2017

Seasons – Spring 2017

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, Our clocks have sprung forward, the birds are singing, wildlife is coming out of hibernation and the plants are coming back to life. Spring is officially here. Although this winter has been rather warm, we would be lying if we said we weren’t excited for more sunlight, blooming greenery and all the little flutters of life that we enjoy so much during this time of year. This issue...

01 Dec 2016

Seasons – Winter 2016

Plateau Wildlife

Seasons

From the Plateau Land & Wildlife Management Team, Happy Winter Solstice! While we can’t believe 2016 is about to wrap up, we’re certainly in the holiday spirit. There is plenty of joy and celebration to be had, and we’re happy to celebrate another great year; one of Plateau’s best, thanks to landowners like yourselves who continuously strive to be the best stewards of your land and trust Plateau in the process. We hope you all are able...