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Crazy_Hick_in_NH t1_j2606dt wrote

Reply to comment by bluecollarNH in Tree Stand by RidingBeen

This further confirms my position that landowners don’t “really” own the land they think they own. If one did, s/he wouldn’t need to post signage prohibiting such “public” use.

Right or wrong, I still don’t know how I feel about this…seems like we’re sold an ownership “lie” and for what?

What I also find interesting is the 10 acre common use tax classification. Am I understanding correctly in that if you own 10+ acres and place the tract into common use, you could obtain an additional 20% reduction in tax payments (on top of what is provided as a result of common use status) IF you also keep your land open to public use?

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GraniteGeekNH t1_j268dc1 wrote

I believe you are correct about tax status. The idea is that New Hampshire is a better place for everybody if we can make use of it, so let's give a financial incentive to keep woodlands open to all.

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Crazy_Hick_in_NH t1_j26kjfd wrote

So long as we’re talking about land taxes accordingly, I’m all for this. I mean, if you own that much property and aren’t doing anything with it besides placing it in common use (I.e., tax relief), why not?

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