Welcome back to Grounded, the HomeLand Properties Roundtable Podcast — your trusted source for insights into land, timber, forestry, commercial, and rural real estate in East Texas.
We’re HomeLand Properties, based in Huntsville, Texas, and each week we sit down with industry professionals to talk through the ins and outs of land ownership, investment, and management in our region.
This week, we’re excited to welcome our longtime friends and forestry experts from Lone Star Forestry, Wayne and Joe Pfluger, to the podcast. Joining them at the table are our principal broker, Andy Flack, and real estate agent, Miller Cox, both of whom bring extensive experience in land and timber real estate.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of forestry and land stewardship — a topic that’s vital for both landowners and prospective buyers.
Wayne and Joe will walk us through:
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What it truly means to be a forester — and how their work supports sustainable land use and long-term value
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The importance of timberland management and how decisions about thinning, planting, and harvesting affect both the land and the bottom line
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How tax exemptions, such as timber or agricultural valuations, can benefit landowners and what’s required to maintain them
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The relationship between foresters, landowners, and real estate professionals, and how working together leads to smarter, more strategic property decisions
Whether you currently own rural property, are considering purchasing timberland, or are just curious about how East Texas land is maintained and protected — this conversation offers valuable insight straight from the professionals who manage it every day.
So tune in, take notes, and get ready to learn more about the forest side of real estate.
Let’s get Grounded.
Interested in learning more about Lone Star Forestry? Check out their link below – https://lsforestry.com/
