Greenbelt Agricultural Classification filing period: If you are the owner of Agricultural Property which did not receive a Greenbelt Agricultural Classification under your ownership in 2009 (1/2/10)....read more

Don't make these common mistakes:  they could cost you plenty! 
If you are under the impression, or were told, a Greenbelt Agricultural Classification held by the previous owner
(1/2/10).... read more

Application Forms (New): Conservation Easements Exemption and Conservation Use Assessment (12/28/09)...read more

Proposed Changes to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Process (12/28/09)...read more

Forest Management Plans and Federal Cost-Share/Stimulus Programs (12/14/09)...read more

Timber Harvesting Restrictions:  Small Tracts w/o Agricultural Classification (12/14/09) ...read more

Landowners and Investors:  Forest Management Plans—Some Timely Advice (10/11/09)..read more 

Investing in a Management Plan (10/11/09)..read more 

A Note for County Property Appraisers (10/11/09)...read more 

Notice of Denial of Agricultural Classification of Land!  Agricultural Classification/Greenbelt application disapproved...  We can help!...read more  (6/30/09)

Florida Post-Legislative Update (5/6/2009):  This update focuses primarily on legislation impacting or potentially impacting agricultural property assessment and taxation.  This summary includes our comments, insight, analysis, and questions. ...read more

Georgia Post-Legislative Update (5/5/2009):  Few measures affecting agricultural assessments and taxation passed...read more

Legislative Proposal Update (3/18/2009):  Several bills may directly or indirectly affect agricultural property values and/or taxation, especially those related to assessment limitations and homestead exemption.   ...read more

Legislative Proposal Update (2/28/2009):  Many proposals relating primarily to other property types or issues, such as Homestead Exemption, value limitations and procedures, assessment challenges, etc.,  do or may affect agricultural property either directly or indirectly.  ...read more

Amendment 4 (conservation amendment), providing property tax relief passes.  Now what?  ...read more

Florida's 2009 Legislative Proposals:  what will affect you?  ...read more

News from Georgia's Legislature:  1 of 30 taxation proposals affects agriculture and forestry.  ...read more

Greenbelt Agricultural Classification filing period: If you are the owner of Agricultural Property which did not receive a Greenbelt Agricultural Classification under your ownership in 2008...read more

Amendment I Provisions and Questions...read more


2008 Florida Greenbelt Legislation:  A change to the Greenbelt statute was added on the last day of the session...read more

Georgia 2008 Statutory Changes and Proposed Constitutional Amendments:  Georgia Legislature added authority for a minimum current use assessment acreage ...read more

Florida Constitutional Amendments Proposals from the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission:  Property tax exemption and classification for conservation use property...read more


Photo below:  Redgie Tedder planning re-establishment of cypress forest on a wetland site.
Greenbelt Consultant Redgie Tedder at a future cypress forest site.

Photo below:   Redgie Tedder points to a preserved matriarch live oak.

Under the Live Oak:  Professional forester Redgie Tedder offers Greenbelt advice to landowners.


Cotton crop, blooming: we offer foresty and property tax advice to landowners.

Our services are now available in Georgia as well as Florida.

Need training?  We can arrange Greenbelt training workshops for real estate professionals, foresters, landowners, appraisers, agricultural associations and organizations, and government agencies.  Contact us to discuss details.


Important Links:

Florida Forestry Association


Forest Landowners Association

Florida Farm Bureau

Florida Division of Forestry

Private Landowner Network