Property taxes are calculated on the appraised value of a property.  There are however special-use appraisal rules in place for properties where agriculture, timber production or wildlife management is the primary use.  These special-use appraisals reduce the appraised value significantly thereby reducing the tax burden considerably.  Taking advantage of these rules is up to the landowner.  Taxing entities, in general, do not voluntarily offer up these savings.  YOU must seek these out and apply.  Let Lone Star Forestry go to work for you and put these rules to use.