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WATER AND LAND ASSETS (Detail Narrative) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($) a shares | Aug. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Depletion | $ 7,000 | $ 4,400 | $ 500
Depreciation | 340,300 | $ 192,200 | 310,800
Acres of land sold | a |  | 1,886 |
Number of FLCC shares sold | shares |  | 2,982 |
Impairment gain |  | $ 1,300,000 |
Farm Leases |  |  |
Lease income | $ 1,127,200 | $ 1,068,000 | $ 1,241,900

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