Forestry services
Guidance that follows your goals and your woods
From an initial woodland walk to long-term planning and timber-sale oversight, each service begins with the property and the landowner’s objectives.
Discuss Your PropertyManaged Forest Law
MFL Plan Writing
Support for new enrollment, renewal, and existing-plan review—grounded in property conditions, current program requirements, and landowner goals.
- Forest inventory and stand delineation
- Property, deed, and existing-plan review
- Mapping and management schedules
- Landowner-goal development
- Wisconsin DNR coordination
- Application materials and final plan explanation
Long-term stewardship
Forest Management Plans
A practical management plan can help you understand the woods today and make informed decisions about its future.
- Forest types and stand conditions
- Forest-health and regeneration concerns
- Future harvest planning
- Wildlife habitat objectives
- Water and soil protection
- Family, recreation, and legacy priorities
Start with the property
Woodland Evaluations & Consultations
An on-site visit for landowners who want professional guidance before committing to a full plan or timber project.
- General woodland condition
- Timber-sale readiness
- Forest health and regeneration
- Wildlife habitat goals
- MFL suitability
- Existing-plan review
Landowner representation
Timber Sale Establishment
Development of a timber sale based on approved management objectives—not simply the current market.
- Sale-unit and harvest-boundary layout
- Tree marking when appropriate
- Volume estimates and maps
- Prospectus and bid solicitation
- Bid review support
- Contract preparation and pre-harvest meeting
Independent oversight
Timber Sale Administration
Practical oversight and communication during an active sale, with Forests Forward Consulting serving as the landowner’s forestry representative.
- Purchaser and contractor communication
- Site inspections
- Contract-compliance monitoring
- Utilization and damage review
- Progress documentation
- Completion and closeout support
Next step
Not sure which service fits?
Begin with a conversation about the property, your goals, and what prompted you to reach out.