Current Use & Woodlot Boundary Marking
New Hampshire RSA 79-A is the Current Use Law. This is a property tax incentive measure for landowners to encourage conservation and preservation of open space land. It taxes land at its income earning capability rather than at an ad valorem (development value) basis. The value of this tax assessment option in preserving New Hampshire family farms and woodlots has been substantial. A Layperson's Guide to New Hampshire Current Use is a good summary highlighting the value of Current Use assesment.
The acreage threshold for enrolling in Current Use assessment is generally 10 acres or more. However, there are a few exceptions such as tracts of unimproved wetland of any size, a certified tree farm of any size, and tracts of undeveloped land of any size actively devoted to growing agricultural/horticultural crops with an annual gross income from the sale of these crops of at least $2,500. I am a licensed forester and along with my soil scientist and wetland scientist certifications, and GPS mapping capabilities I am well equipped to assist you with the application process to qualify for this property tax assessment benefit.
Woodlot Boundary Marking
New Hampshire law allows licensed foresters to re-mark known boundary lines in order to carry out forest management activities to meet landowner objectives (NH RSA 310-A74, IV). These objectives may include opening scenic vistas, improving wildlife habitat, timber sales, etc. If you have a recorded survey and the corner monuments are in place, I can assist you with marking your woodlot boundary lines. However, if any monument is missing only licensed land surveyors are allowed to establish boundaries common to another owner when the corners or boundary is unknown. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Service has a helpful article on Woodlot Boundary Line Marking.