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Investments in Water, Water Systems, Land and Improvements (Detail Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2013 acre | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2013 acre | May 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2012
Depletion | $ 100 | $ 100 | $ 300 | $ 300 |
Depreciation, total | 77,600 | 77,600 | 231,500 | 230,100 |
Number of FLCC Shares | 16,882 |  | 16,882 |  |
Acres of land to be sold | 1,471 |  | 1,471 |  |
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived | $ 5,748,630 |  | $ 5,748,630 |  | $ 5,748,630
Rangeview Water Supply And Water System |  |  |  |  |
Number of FLCC Shares |  |  |  |  | 3,397

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