Forest Management

Our Services

Forest Management Planning

A Forest Management Plan is a written guide that helps landowners make informed, long-term decisions about the care and use of their woodland. It outlines the current condition of the forest, defines your goals—such as improving timber value, enhancing wildlife habitat, or promoting regeneration—and provides a step-by-step strategy for achieving them.

These plans are not only essential for good stewardship, but also valuable tools for estate planning and legacy decisions. In many states, a current forest management plan is required to qualify for property tax incentive programs or cost-share assistance.

Whether you're managing for income, wildlife, recreation, or family legacy, a management plan provides the foundation for responsible, purpose-driven action.

Timber Sale Administration

Timber sale administration ensures your timber is harvested responsibly, profitably, and in alignment with your long-term goals. Forest Stewardship Consultants handle the entire process—from evaluating your forest and preparing a detailed bid prospectus, to marketing the timber to qualified buyers.

Through a competitive sealed bid process, we help secure the highest market value and guide you in selecting the right buyer. We also prepare the sale contract, oversee harvesting operations, and ensure compliance with best management practices to protect your land.

From start to finish, our timber sale administration service provides peace of mind, professional oversight, and stewardship-focused results.

Timber Appraisal and Inventory

A timber appraisal is a professional estimate of the volume and value of merchantable timber on a property. Using field measurements and current market data, we evaluate tree species, size, quality, and accessibility to determine a conservative approximation of the timber’s fair market value.

Timber appraisals are commonly used for land sales, estate planning, tax basis, or as a starting point for harvest planning. Accurate and unbiased, a timber appraisal gives landowners a clear understanding of their timber’s potential worth without overstating its value.

Forest Regeneration Services

We use silvicultural techniques to promote healthy forest regeneration, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term forest productivity. These services include and are not limited to:

Crop Tree Release: Selectively removing competing vegetation around valuable crop trees to improve their growth and vigor.
Timber Stand Improvement: Thinning or removing undesirable species and poorly formed trees to enhance stand quality and species composition.
Reforestation: Implement proven techniques to promote desirable species composition and density.
Invasive Species Management: Controlling invasive plants and pests that hinder native regeneration and forest health.