Danielle Atkins’ Post

You have this land… historically has been cut every 30 or so years like clockwork… But nothing done invetween. Because thats just how its always been, especially when trees grow “for free”. But property taxes continue to rise. Its an “asset” that people keep calling and asking about to “take it off your hands”. But what should you really do with it?! How do you know whats the right decision? Who can you trust for the right, unbias advice? And it starts with this: You need to decide your longterm future: what would the vision for this land be to turn it from a thorn in your side to an asset you have confidence in? Thats not something I can answer for you… only you can. Because your vision, your purpose, the why you’re keeping this land needs to be specfici for YOU. Use whatever language you understand; journal, draw pictures, create incomplete sentences! But… If you’re ready to tackle the challenge of what your unmanaged, neglected land can become… I’m here to help you learn how to communicate those goals, the steps and working with the right resources you can have confidence in. I’m here to remind you that your land had endless potential. But it will likely look and feel “worse” before you”” start to see the “better” in real life on the ground. Because growing and change is uncomfortable and often “ugly”. But that doesnt mean we shouldnt utilizd, steward and grow the resources we have. So, how about you? Are you ready to geab the reigns and tackle the challenge of land management “good and faithful servant”? #biblicalprinciples #landandladies #forestry #landownership #christianbusiness #sustainableforestry #youronlineforester #inheritance #FamilyLandLegacy

Its the biggest mistake. In an attempt to make things “easier” by doing it all, you in fact hurt those you love most and risk your family’s legacy. What’s the problem? NOT talking about succession plans for the land with your family…. NOT sharing the land’s history or management plan future with your family… Not gaining input from your family on what they see in the future. Its not always a natural conversation. But its a crucial one. Because over 50% of the time, the story of women I work with starts with no knowing the past management of the land or the future plans because it was alwsys done in the head of her father/husband/brother… The good news is it doesnt have to stay that way! In fact, the 2025 Woman Landowner Symposium is built specifically for this problem: growing your succession and legacy together. I encourage you, snag your early Registration seat at the 2025 Enrooted Ownership evebt! Check out our leading expert speakers and an agenda guaranteed to be like no other. Check out the Symposium here: https://lnkd.in/e-bz8Y9M Then help spread the word and reach out on how you can participate! #landandladies #youronlineforester #communication #landowner #biblicalprinciples #forestry #inheritance #truthordare #succession

Best of intentions rarely go according to plan. And this is the common theme I’ve noticed: - The men have done all the management work, but don’t always write it down. - The women take over the land responsibilities after a death in the family, but havent been involved in the management beforehand. - Emotions are high, burdensome responsibility grows, and fear of doing the wrong thing is constant. And if this is you…. You’re not alone. Ecclesiastes 3 speaks about the season of everything under the heavens, but towards the end it shares the understanding of “the burden God has laid on the human race.” Landownership is a beautiful burden. But a gift from God also comes from this burden of responsibility: “to find satisfaction in our toil.” Things are hard, things can feel even harder after inheritance. But rest assured, you are not alone. And my encouragement: take one day at a time. Forestry IS a male-dominated industry…. There ARE bad apples in the game… But there are bad apples in every game if were honest with ourselves. The trick is learning to understand and communicate within this niched community and workload. And thats exactly what I help you do: to understand what you have, your options and to confidently move forward working with the right foresters and resources for you! Because when you’re clear on the “norms” of forest management; when you’ve got clarity what you want to do with your land… Youll be able to make the most of this beautiful “toil” and embrace the gift God has laid upon your lap in landownership. Share this video, you never know what toils someone is handling behind the scenes… #landandladies #youronlineforester #timberland #landownership #SustainableForestry #christianity #forestry #land #timepassing #inheritance #widow

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Its the persistent, small intentional actions year over year + patience. Its working with trusted resources and professionals (Proverbs 15:22) Its being intentional with your plans to match YOUR goals (Proverbs 21:5) Its being patient for the long-run (Galatians 6:9) And remembering others “Google-expert” opinions dont matter with YOUR land (Colossians 3:23) Landownership isnt for the faint of heart, and is undervalued by many. But I can promise you, its worth it… if you can only stay diligently in the game. If you’re just inheriting the reigns, and trying to figure out where to start, I can help you! Whether you want just the first introductory steps, to join a group of women to tackle the foundations, or one personalized consulting and coaching… I have something for you. #landandladies #faithfamilyforest #forestmanagement #youronlineforester #forestry #womenempoweringwomen #landowner #christianity #landownership #christianliving

Landownership is the story of generations. One of successes and failures. Often a David verse Goliath story when you consider market crashes, succession and legal issues, forest health risks and natural disasters. The odds are really against you. But through committed perservance, family landowners strive to maintain their sustainability values! But there’s something intangible about landownership… And the ingrained responsibility from God to steward the land to the best of our ability for a wide variety of purposes. But I know what it can feel like to be in the valleys of ownership. And thats why I have opened my gates with The Radical Academy. To serve all those looking to get off the hamster wheel of anxiety and uncertainty of management; To help you who may be feeling like you’re drowning in decisions of “opportunities” to do whats “best”. FREE 40 Days of open access from October 1 to November 10th: for anyone and everyone. 🔗 in comments It’s time to be the radical difference. Will you join the Radical Academy? #christianbusiness #SustainableForestry #forestry #landownership #landandladies #inheritingland #landmanagement #christianwomen

Day 2 of Interpretive Sign Designs! ✨Message: Early successional habitat includes grasslands, shrublands and young forest which are the most endangered ecosystems in the United States. Learn more about the importance of these habitats and how we can preserve them. ✨ Interpretive signs are highly effective in providing essential nature education in fields, meadows, gardens, and forests, enlightening visitors of the importance of their environment. #InterpretiveSignDesigns #NatureEducation #HabitatPreservation #GrasslandsConservation #ShrublandsAwareness #ForestProtection #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureConservation #EcosystemPreservation #OutdoorEducation #wildlifeconservation #wildlifebiology #forestry #forestmanagement #natureeducator

Art and science, which subjectively changes depending on your goals and purpose. Thats what forestry is. Working the land is our biblical duty to God too though, which makes it all the more important to be intentional in our management decisions. Not that well make a “poor decision” to God… But that were acting in obedience in our stewardship of the resources hes given us responsibility over. Have you been struggling to find vision and alignment with your management decisions? Has the anxiety and weight of responsibility of making decisions been feeling overwhelming for you? Trying to ensure youre doing whats RIGHT for your family and for the land? I can help with that. With so many possibilities and “opportunities”… so many different opinions and “recommended advice” it can be difficult to filter whats true and whats right for you. And Im here to say, it doesnt need to be that way. Start embracing your land stewardship proudly and taking intentional action which you know aligns with your values and goals. #land #stewardship #landandladies #youronlineforester #womenempoweringwomen #environment #inheritance #faithfamilyforest #forestry #trees #conservation #christian #faithbasedbusiness #christianity

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” - Colossians 3:23 Logging brings a lot of strong emotions in people, including landowners doing the work! And thats okay. We’ve grown in an age where cutting a tree = killing of life. And although thats not WRONG, the message has been skewed to equate to NEVER cut a tree and yet still expect the same quality of life in our homes, our grocery convenience, for legal contracts and lifestyle resources, in toiletry hygenic needs…. We expect ALL wildlife to thrive in the same status quo forested environment… We expect the land to STAY in trees in the exact same manner, and for the landowners to pour their everyday financial means into the land because money generated FROM the land is greedy and wrong… And its not true. Any of it. Logging IS ugly. That is true, BUT its temporary: Eccelesiastes 3:1-2 There ARE people who take advantage of people and our resources. That is true. Psalms 10:2-11 But we were always meant to work the land. Genesis 2:15 Harvesting is a NATURAL management operation which was always meant to happen. Genesis 8:22 And we are meant to financially steward and grow our resources, no matter what they may be. Matthew 25:14-30 Logging is an operation tool, a means to an end to help us utilize, conserve and cultivate our resources for a specific time and a specific need. Its not the end. Its just a season of transition, or a new beginning. #georgiaforestry #forestry #landandladies #youronlineforester #christian #timber

There are plenty of people who will tell you “whats best” to do with your land… There’s plenty of people who will be upset with your management decisions. Buts important to remember, they dont dictate what you should do with your land. And in all your decisions, to work in alignment for God (Colossians 3:23), and this is especially true when it comes to stewarding the land God has given us responsibility for! But I know the decisions can feel daunting… How to know what to do when, in what order, which is the best decisions? Heres a quick tip: Imagine what you want the future to look like, what you want it to provide and how involved you want to be in regular and on-going management. And that is what you align your decisions to. Need help determining your clarity and finding the right steps? I can help with that… Just comment HELP and Ill reach out to start the conversation. #youronlineforester #landandladies #womenempoweringwomen #inheritance #landstewardship #timber #christianliving #forests #forester #forestry #generationalwealth #land #landmanagement #realestate #legacy #familygoals