For instance, Evans was representing a ranch near
Uvalde. The original development plan called for a road to be built from the north end of the property to the south end. As proposed, it would have run through the front yard of a million-dollar lodge and bisected the entire ranch. Evans suggested the company come in from a county
road on the south side, avoiding all the disruption. The oil company representative agreed because it saved the company time, money and trouble. Until Evans pointed out the secondary road, the oil company rep was unaware of its existence. “It is imperative that landowners communicate with
the people on the ground,” he says. “The ground troops may or may not be aware of what’s in the agreement, but they do recognize when alternatives make sense. Honestly, many times you can get what you want and need on the ground more effectively than you can get it in writing.”
Voluntary conservation practices Historically, when a land man showed up at the
ranch house with an oil lease and the promise of a check, many people signed on the dotted line without
much consideration. Today, landowners are much more savvy, but, for many, negotiating a SUA is new territory. As the impact of the Eagle Ford Shale became more
evident, particularly on wildlife habitat, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recognized
Oil and gas development is a long-term relationship, with both parties eventually needing something from the other.
that landowners needed some additional information. TPWD put together a task force of representatives from wildlife, landowner and agricultural organizations, including TSCRA, as well as the oil and gas industry.
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