Forest Stand Improvement: 

Forest Stand Improvement (FSI) is a management tool that focuses on improving the stand and promoting species that align with your goals for your property. Forest Stand Improvement also periodically referred to as Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) concentrates on removing poor quality stems, invasive species, or thinning undesirable species to encourage regeneration of desirable species. FSI management focuses on selecting vegetation that is not commercially valuable. FSI is an investment into the future of your woods. 

Two services for Forest Stand Improvement: 

1. Marking of vegetation for removal: In this service, the forester will mark the vegetation/trees that need to be removed. This allows the landowner to follow up and remove the marked vegetation.
2. Cutting or removal: If the landowner does not have the time, equipment, or capability to remove the marked vegetation, we provide this service.

Tree Planting 

A tree planting program is another way of reforestation of your property after a recent tree harvest or natural disaster. I will customize a plan according to the landowner’s desires for their property.  This plan will be designed for those who want a future timber harvest, a diverse natural forest or a specific wildlife habitat. 

This customized plan will include detailed maps, recommended tree species to plant, seedlings vs. acorn planting, preparation/planting/management guidelines, and planting & management schedule.