Our Services
From stewardship planning to timber sales, we provide end-to-end forestry services for landowners across Central & Southern Illinois.
Forest Stewardship Plans
Comprehensive management strategies designed to guide landowners in achieving their objectives while ensuring ecological sustainability.
A Forest Stewardship Plan is a comprehensive management strategy designed to guide landowners in achieving their objectives for their forest property, while ensuring ecological sustainability and improving the overall health and productivity of the land. This strategic plan is customized to the unique characteristics of the property and the specific goals of the owner, whether they involve timber production, wildlife habitat enhancement, recreation, or conservation.
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Tree Planting
Professional tree planting services for reforestation, habitat restoration, and timber production.
Tree planting refers to the process of transplanting tree seedlings to restore, enhance, or create woodland and forest areas. This essential service is not only about beautifying landscapes but also plays a crucial role in habitat restoration, improving biodiversity, and contributing to the overall ecological health of an area. Tree planting can be done for various purposes, including timber production, erosion control, restoration of native species, and enhancement of wildlife habitat.
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Wildlife Enhancement
Strategic interventions to improve habitat conditions for specific wildlife species and increase biodiversity.
Wildlife Enhancement involves strategic interventions aimed at improving habitat conditions for specific wildlife species, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing the overall ecological balance of an area. This service is essential for landowners interested in wildlife conservation, hunting, photography, or simply increasing the natural value of their land. Enhancements can include the creation of food plots, installation of nesting structures, controlled burns to improve habitat quality, and the restoration of natural water sources.
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Food Plots & CRP Seeding
Food plots for wildlife and CRP seeding services including cool season grasses, waterways, native grasses, and pollinator programs.
Food plots are designated areas cultivated to grow specific types of vegetation that provide food and nutritional support to wildlife, particularly game species such as deer, turkey, and waterfowl. These plots play a critical role in wildlife management and conservation, enhancing the habitat to attract and sustain a healthy wildlife population. They can also be integral for landowners interested in hunting, wildlife observation, or photography. We also provide CRP seeding services — including cool season grasses, waterways, native grasses, and pollinator programs. Food plots can be incorporated into CRP plantings or established as standalone projects depending on your goals.
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Timber Appraisals & Sales
Professional valuation and marketing of standing timber to maximize financial returns.
Timber appraisals and sales involve the valuation of standing timber (also known as timber cruising) to estimate its market value and the subsequent sale of that timber under optimal conditions. This service is crucial for landowners looking to generate income from their forested properties, manage their timber resources sustainably, and understand the financial aspects of their forest assets.
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Forest Stand Improvement
Selective tree removal to improve health, growth rate, and quality of remaining trees.
Forest Stand Improvement (FSI), also known as Timber Stand Improvement (TSI), involves selectively removing trees from a forest to improve the health, growth rate, and quality of the remaining trees. This management practice is essential for enhancing timber value, reducing competition for resources (such as light, water, and nutrients), preventing disease spread, and increasing biodiversity by creating a more varied structure within the forest.
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CRP Management
Mowing, clearing, and spraying services for Conservation Reserve Program enrolled lands.
CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) Mowing, Clearing, and Spraying are management practices used to maintain and improve lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in the United States. These practices are essential for ensuring the environmental benefits of the CRP are realized by controlling invasive species, promoting desirable vegetation, and maintaining healthy habitats for wildlife.
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Invasive Species Control
Management and eradication of non-native species that threaten local ecosystems.
Invasive Species Control involves the management and eradication of non-native species that threaten local ecosystems. These species can aggressively compete with native flora and fauna, leading to reduced biodiversity, altered habitats, and disrupted ecological functions. Effective control strategies are critical to maintaining the health and sustainability of ecosystems, particularly in areas of ecological importance or sensitive habitats.
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