Whether you’re reclaiming an overgrown lot, prepping a site for a project, or managing small-acreage land for long-term value, one truth applies to everyone:  mistakes are expensive . A small oversight in planning or hiring can snowball into wasted time, surprise fees, or long-term damage to your property. The good news? Most of these mistakes are preventable—especially when you have the right tools, insights, and accountability systems in place. Here are the  10 most common

Today, I run a conservation contracting business that generates $240,000 annually, with 340+ completed government contracts under my belt. This report exists because I needed it five years ago. It's built on real data from 662,674 contractor leads across 15 states, analyzing what actually happens when someone like you—maybe with no ag background, maybe feeling like an outsider—decides to enter this field.