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Are you going to get wet?
The final factor in land selection is flooding. Can the site flood, has it flooded and how often? How prone a site is to flooding is a...
Austin Kennon
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Running downhill.
Have you ever run down a hill as fast as you can? Have you ever fallen in the process? Well, that's surface runoff. Energy and mass are...
Austin Kennon
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Flooded from the inside
Where is your water table? IN high rainfall areas, the water table can pop out of the ground or if you didg, inudate the hole. Can your...
Austin Kennon
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Will it drain?
The next factor in a site evaluation is permeability. Permeability refers to the ability of a soil site to drain and breathe. Basically,...
Austin Kennon
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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Eroded.
The next factor in vetting a piece of land is erosion. Erosion is typically viewed as negative, yet it is naturally happening. Rachel...
Austin Kennon
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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What is the slope?
The slope is the third factor that can influence site selection and use. The slope is the change in elevation between two points. In...
Austin Kennon
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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How far to bedrock?
After texture, depth is the next factor in site selection. How much soil do you have to work with? This factor is a mental measurement of...
Austin Kennon
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Sand, Silt, Clay.
What does the soil feel like? Grab a hand full of it in your fist. What do you feel? Is it packed, hard, crumbly, tacky, or loose? What...
Austin Kennon
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Mental Land Evaluation
What is the greatest factor? What element limits this site the most? It's less than 10 factors that you need to address. Can you keep...
Austin Kennon
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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What are your land use goals?
Are they written down or is it a drifting, darting target? Ways = means and inversely should your means be relevant to your ways in...
Austin Kennon
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Where is the best royal estate?
Location, Location, Location. Land selection is a crucial aspect of real estate and property development. It involves careful assessment...
Austin Kennon
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Land Selection Advice: Finding Your Perfect Piece of Paradise
Are you dreaming of owning a piece of land where you can build your dream home, start a farm, or escape the hustle and bustle of city...
Austin Kennon
Sep 8, 20234 min read
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