Highest point on a hill or mountain

Water that flows over the earth's surface; precipitation that falls to the earth, is not infiltrated, evaporated, or transpired, and exceeds the capacity of the soil or the vegetation to absorb it.
Also known simply as Runoff.

Terms, Definitions, and Concepts: Agriculture, Ecology, Forestry and Silviculture, Hydrology, Management, Pollution, Science, Water

A premature conveyance of a possessory estate to a person having a future interest, as when a lessee surrenders the leasehold interest to the owner of the reversion interest, the lessor, before the normal expiration of the lease

The process by which boundaries are measured and the locations or forms of land areas are determined; the on-site measurement of lot lines, dimensions, and position of structures on a lot including the determination of any existing encroachments or easements.

A common forestry and land survey term that is equivalent to 66 linear feet. Often referred to as simply "chain", this term is more formally known as the surveyor's or Gunter's chain. A chain is broken into 100 equal parts, or links. One (1) mile is equal to 80 chains. A one (1) mile square piece of land (one section or 640 acres) is 80 chains on each side. Although an engineer's or Ramsden's chain is also used to measure length in surveys, the generic term "chain" when used in reference to land measurements refers to the unit of length (66 feet) represented by the Gunter's or surveyor's chain. For more chain conversions, equivalents, and examples, see Chain equivalents and conversions or the various Converting chains to... examples.

Square measure system of land surveying, mapping and measurement which uses the Gunter's or surveyor's chain as a base unit.

The right of survivorship is that special feature of a joint tenancy whereby all title, right and interest of a decedent joint tenant in certain property passes to the surviving joint tenants by operation of law, free from claims of heirs and creditors of the decedent

Idea that resources should be developed and used to meet the needs of the present generation in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs.

Agricultural production that includes ecological and sustainability concerns in addition to economic and commodity values. Also known as "Alternative agriculture", this set of farming methods often includes organic farming, locally-based food production, biological pest control, and unique marketing strategies. This type of system is sustainable in the sense that the social, economic, and ecological benefits can last for extended periods of time without degradation of natural resources.

Area of low spongy land too wet to farm, but usually supporting an abundance of coarse grasses, trees, or other vegetation

A group form of investment including partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), and trusts.

A group form of investment including partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), and trusts. Synonym of syndicate.