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ABOUT US

Mission Statement

To wisely manage, conserve, and utilize our shared natural resources for the benefit of not only economic returns but also to the perpetual existence of our forests and the life within them using scientifically-based and ecologically-sound forest and habitat management principles.

Meet The Team

Anthony Pappas

Owner, Lead Consultant

B.S. in Forest Resources Management, West Virginia University
Certified Forester, Society of American Foresters
Arkansas Registered Professional Forester
West Virginia Registered Professional Forester
NRCS Technical Service Provider
Chair, Knox Co. (OH) Ducks Unlimited

As a West Virginia University alum, owner Anthony Pappas has years of experience managing public land for the benefit of both wildlife and the eventual realization of economic returns on timber as well as working for a timber consulting company focused on ecologically-sound timber production.

From the prairies of North Dakota down to the hills of northern Alabama and out to the Ozarks of Arkansas, Anthony has experience in a multitude of forest types and habitat diversities. Taking this first-hand knowledge of “wildlife forestry," Anthony has built his Ohio-based company around managing forests for multiple uses.

Cool Things in the Woods

Black bear claw marks (WV)

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Sugar maple production (OH)

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19th century corner survey marker (OH)

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Gypsy/spongy moth egg mass (PA)

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Results of prescribed fire (AR)

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Beaufitul river (ME)

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Cow moose (ME)

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Honeylocust thorns (AR)

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Emma Barlage

Forest Technician

A.A.S. in Wildlife Resources Management, Hocking College

A 2023 graduate of Hocking College, Emma Barlage has an A.A.S. in Wildlife Resources Management. As a Forest Technician, she aspires to apply her broad-ranged education in land management to all aspects of a landowner's forest goals.

Emily Saltzer

Forest Technician

A.S. in Forest Technology, Penn State Mount Alto

A 2023 graduate of Penn State Mount Alto, Emily has experience in timber harvesting, game land management, disease research, and has a passion for promoting healthy forestry practices.

Atticus Colucy

Intern Forester

Pursuing B.S. in Forest Resources Management, West Virginia University

Atticus is our 2023 summer intern forester. He is entering his junior year at WVU and is excited to gain real world experience in forestry, particularly timber cruising and forest management plan writing.

Job Openings

Join Our Team

Continually accepting applications

Why Choose Us?

Forest management is not just about timber production or earning income. Forest management is about making conscientious decisions that will improve the long-term sustainability of our shared natural resources. Managing timber is important, but so is managing pollinator habitat, riparian zones, & other non-timber forest resources.