If you own a ranch in the Texas Hill Country or are considering purchasing one, you’ll want to pick up a free digital copy of my new ‘Ask Lem’ special report: Cedar Management in the Texas Hill Country.
 
This 20-page, easy-to-read pamphlet is the latest installment in my ongoing ‘Ask Lem’ series of written reports, e-books, and videos designed to answer common questions about buying, selling, and operating ranch properties.
 
In the minds of many ranchers, “cedar management” is a misnomer. Their visceral instinct is to eradicate the cedar stands on their properties and be done with the “problem.” Because cedar readily thrives and reproduces, let unchecked it can blanket pastureland and rangeland, causing the native ecosystem to spin out of balance.

It is not difficult to manage your ranch land properly and can be a very enjoyable activity especially when you get to see the land respond and flourish under your good stewardship.
 
As I explain in my special report, there are alternatives to “nuking” all of the cedar on your properties. On most ranch properties I visit, it is unnecessary to clear all of the cedar and usually not the best choice to maintain the property’s environmental quality.
 
How you reduce or outright remove cedar involves a variety of choices, each offering benefits and possible risks.  In my new pamphlet, I provide an overview of each option.
 
It is not difficult to manage your ranch land properly and can be a very enjoyable activity especially when you get to see the land respond and flourish under your good stewardship.
 
If you need help locating more information or connecting with the right people to help you, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be glad to assist you.

To receive a digital PDF version of “Cedar Management in the Texas Hill Country,” simply fill out the 15-second form at http://tinyurl.com/LemLewisForm and you’ll instantly receive a link to read or download the free report.