Together We Can Reach the Goal of 180 Monthly Commitments
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For generations, land has represented more than acreage. It has been home, livelihood, history, possibility and something worth passing on. For many small-acreage landowners, keeping that legacy intact requires access to the right knowledge, resources and relationships.
180 Acres. 180 Dollars. One Legacy. invites you to stand alongside SFLR Network and the landowners we serve by helping strengthen the support system behind their land, their stewardship and their future.
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Why 180 is Significant to the Future of Our Forests?
180 acres or less represents the small-acreage landowners at the heart of conserving forests and preserving land legacies across the Southeast.
Landowners who are stewarding 180 acres or less are an essential part of our shared ecological landscape, yet they often face greater stewardship challenges than those managing larger parcels of land.
These families are also stewarding land that can carry generations of history, opportunity and responsibility.
The number also gives us a shared challenge:
180 Acres. 180 Dollars.
One legacy worth protecting.
Our goal is to build a community of people willing to invest consistently in the systems, resources and relationships that help landowners keep, manage and strengthen what they own.
SMALL ACREAGE. BIGGER IMPACT
Less Acreage Doesn't Mean Less Value
Small acreage forests are vital for environmental health, community resilience, and family economic security.
Strong landownership strengthens communities. Strong stewardship strengthens the larger landscape.
When small-acreage landowners have stronger pathways to succeed, the benefits extend beyond a single property or family.
THE NETWORK BEHIND THE LANDOWNER
Changing the Future of Small Acreage Land Ownership Cannot Be Done Alone.
SFLR Network brings together organizations, expertise, relationships and resources that helps rural families navigate the realities of landownership and forestry.
Through the strength of the network, landowners can connect with education, technical assistance, land-retention support, forestry resources and trusted partners working across communities.
- Legal experts to resolve heirs’ property
- Foresters for sustainable management plans
- Policy advocates fighting for equitable support
Your contribution helps SFLR continue building and strengthening the network behind that work.
There Is a Place for You in Securing This Legacy
Our signature commitment is $180 per month—as little as $6 a day—but every contribution helps strengthen the work.
SEED SUPPORTER
$18
/mo
Helps provide essential educational materials to families beginning their forestry journey.
LAND STEWARD
$50
/mo
Supports outreach efforts connecting isolated landowners with critical resources.
MOST IMPACTFUL
ROOTED 180 CIRCLE
$180
/mo
Funds direct technical assistance and legal interventions to preserve small acreage legacies.
ACRE KEEPER
$500
/mo
Sponsors comprehensive land management planning for an entire family network.
ONE LEGACY
$1K+
/mo
Provides foundational support for regional advocacy and policy reform initiatives.
ROOTED 180 CIRCLE
Rooted in the Land. Invested in the Legacy.
The Rooted 180 Circle recognizes individuals who make a recurring commitment of $180 or more each month to SFLR Network.
They are helping build something designed to last: a stronger base of support for the people, partnerships and resources that help landowners protect and steward their land.
And we think that commitment deserves to be celebrated.
Sam Juan
Rooted 180 Ambassador
Since 2024
Martha J.
Rooted 180 Ambassador
Since 2025
Every Acre Has a Story
Hear from the families whose legacies you help protect.
Resolving Heirs’ Property, Strengthening a Family Farm
Lloyd Byrd worked with McIntosh SEED to resolve heirs’ property issues on his 3-acre family land, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Through this partnership, he was introduced to the USDA and the National Resources Conservation Service’s EQIP Program, gaining access to crucial resources. With program funding, Lloyd implemented soil conservation techniques, improved his water and irrigation system, and installed cross-fencing. These efforts have not only enhanced his land’s sustainability but also supported the goats he breeds on the property.
Protecting a Legacy Rooted in Nearly 100 Acres
Roanoke Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project helped Phyllis Harrison and her heirs, Precious Caravello, Dominic Caravello, Corey Walton and Destiny Caravello, protect and manage nearly 100 acres of family forestland through technical assistance and financial support. Workshops, conferences, and one-on-one guidance provided trusted information, while grants helped cover land surveying, a Forestry Service Management Plan, and legal services. Together, these resources provided greater clarity around land management, strengthened long-term stewardship, and helped protect a multigenerational family legacy for future generations.
Growing a Legacy Through Forest Restoration
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Program helped Eugene Ford and his family navigate the complex process of restoring their forestland. The program connected them with forestry professionals, conservation programs, qualified contractors, and guidance on developing a forest management plan, securing financial assistance, and meeting agency requirements. Despite the years of paperwork, approvals, and upfront costs, KIITF gave the family the knowledge and support to move the project forward while restoring the forest according to their goals and preserving the land as a legacy for future generations.
Turning Timber Into Opportunity
The Center for Heirs Property helped Van avoid selling half of his family’s 42 acres when he was facing foreclosure by showing him how his existing timber could provide the income he needed. A forester with The Center assessed the property, connected him with three wood buyers, and helped him secure the best price for timber harvested from 38 acres. The proceeds allowed Van to pay his debts, make a profit, and keep his land intact. The Center also connected him to USDA conservation resources, helping him plan to reforest the harvested area and explore future opportunities for his property.
From Development Threat to Permanent Protection
Black Family Land Trust helped Joe Thompson permanently protect his 75-acre family farm from the threat of development by guiding him through the process of establishing an agricultural conservation easement. Through the USDA’s Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program and other farmland preservation resources, Joe placed a permanent easement on 40 acres of his farm, ensuring it would remain farmland for generations to come. The proceeds also allowed him to pay off debt and purchase additional land, giving him greater financial security and peace of mind.
What Will Your Legacy Help Make Possible?
The future of family land is shaped by the choices made today.
Join SFLR Network in strengthening a future where small-acreage landowners have greater access to the knowledge, connections and resources they need to steward what they own and prepare for the future of building generational legacy.