From forest planning to wildlife habitat, we provide a full spectrum of forest management services to meet the needs of any landowner.
A management plan describes the current condition of the forest and related natural resources. It suggests improvements to the land based on your management goals and objectives - anything from timber production, wildlife habitat, recreation, water and beyond! We create customized plans for each of our clients based on their specific needs. We make the plans easy to read with a clear vision of how they can be implemented. Management plans can be used for property tax reduction programs, a general desire to improve forest conditions, or to learn more about the landowner’s natural resources. Management plans satisfy property tax savings program like OFTL and CAUV, plans funded by the USDA NRCS EQIP program, as well as the Ohio Tree Farm system.
We have decades of experience implementing timber sales on properties of all sizes. Whether you own a single parcel or are the representative of an investment organization, we will maximize your profit while accomplishing your long-term goals. We are very purposeful when considering and conducting harvests, taking into account the landowner’s woodland use and priorities. We start with an initial walkthrough to determine the feasibility of the project. From there, each tree is evaluated, marked, tallied and assigned an approximate value. Timber harvest packets are distributed to trusted logging companies and a sealed, competitive bid process is utilized to ensure a fair price for the landowner. Our landowners are paid, in full, before the first tree is felled. Inspections are conducted during the harvest as well as a final walkthrough immediately after completion.
We provide a robust analysis of current forest resources for use in the carbon market, timber theft, sale of real property, and both long and short term forest management.
Timber taxes are fun (at least for us)! We are extremely passionate about being able to evaluate a forest for the purchase or sale of real property, timber harvest taxable income, and long and short term strategic tax planning. After the evaluation is complete, we are happy to refer you to an incredible network of contacts who can help support with these types of requests.
The forest habitat is home to a wide array of wildlife species. We strive to protect and manage the health and vitality of these woodland creatures as we oversee the forest. Following an inspection of the property, we can help you bolster wildlife habitat on your property and provide simple management tips. Whether it be the installation of food plots, planting nutrient-rich vegetation along roads and trails, or facilitating planting operations, we can assist you in achieving an abundance of wildlife on your property.
Not sure where to begin? Confused by all the acronyms? Not to worry! Questions are commonplace in our industry and part of our mission is to educate our clients, giving them the tools and information they need prior to engaging us. We can offer insights on woodland health, productivity, and potential by doing a casual walkthrough, stating observations and answering questions. We can also conceptualize a long-term plan that can be passed down from generation to generation.
