Why Hire a Consulting Forester?

The harvest, and future harvests will be based on your goals and objectives for the woods. All harvests should start with this question, "What do I currently use my forest for, and what do I want out of my forest in the future?

You will make more money. An accurately inventoried forest is worth more than one that has not been inventoried. A good consulting forester not only has the ability to inventory a forest accurately, but has knowledge of current market conditions, annual market trends, and the regions best timber companies. It is not always what you market, but how and when you market it.

You will be protected. A good Timber Sale Contract is vital to assuring a successful timber harvest.

Ecologically sensitive areas such as stream crossings and riparian corridors will be protected through enforcing the use of Best Management Practices, buffer zones, and low impact equipment.

Specific landowner concerns will be addressed. Remember, we are working for you.

The visual impact of the harvest will be minimized through buffers, planning, and a good mark job.

A consulting forester can recommend preharvest and postharvest management activites that will increase the health and vitality of your forest.

A good consulting forester will keep you out of trouble. Defining and marking property boundary lines is the first step in any harvest.