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Building Business: Commercial Real Estate Drives Economic Activity Across Arkansas

June 12, 2025

LAND

While physical structures are undoubtedly an important part of commercial real estate, some deals have nothing to do with buildings. Mark Knight, partner and CEO at DDK Forestry & Real Estate, works with a range of companies looking into land for reasons ranging from investment returns to resource development.

DDK partners with Chestnut Carbon, a company in the voluntary carbon market that develops large-scale afforestation projects that deliver carbon removal credits.

“Chestnut Carbon is setting a new standard for how land can be managed as both a financial and an environmental asset,” Knight said. “We’re thankful for the opportunity to work with companies like Chestnut Carbon and look forward to continuing to assist businesses with their land and resource needs.”

The company plans to continue growing across the South and sees northwest Arkansas as an intuitive fit for expansion.

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