The J.M. Burguières Co., LTD (now JMB Companies, Inc.) was established in 1877 when Jules Burguières, Sr., acquired land in St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes, establishing a sugar empire. Today, JMB Companies manages over 300,000 acres with operations in three states, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. Over the last 142 years, JMB has built a reputation for maintaining its assets and interests in first-class condition. JMB is a diverse company providing a multitude of services that help our clients BUILD VALUE IN LAND. See JMB's many services listed below. Mitigation Banking and Environmental Services- JMB currently has a fully staffed mitigation banking business that not only services our own landholdings but also does joint ventures with other qualified landowners. JMB’s Mitigation Banking and Environmental unit is a do-all operation specializing in all facets of Mitigation Banking, from mitigation design and permitting to selling credits. JMB’s environmental staff has the dedication, passion, and experiences to provide the highest quality service to all of our clients' Wetland Mitigation Banking solutions. Agricultural and Surface Leasing- JMB has over 50,000 acres of land available in Louisiana and west Texas that the company actively markets and maintains leases on. This land has the potential of being developed for all types of industry with highlights such as rail access, highway access, and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway direct access. Mineral Rights & Leasing- JMB’s holdings in Louisiana and Texas contain significant oil & gas reserves that the company actively markets and maintains leases on. JMB also leases its interest in the Cote Blanche Island salt dome to North American Salt Co., a division of Compass Minerals. In Florida, Southern States Land and Timber is responsible for the sale and lease of minerals and surface access rights interests in south Florida. See Our Website For More Information!