Forest Resources

From white-tailed deer to butterflies, we can meet your hunting or wildlife watching needs...

	Ecologically sound timber management practices result in improved nesting and feeding habitat for songbirds, woodpeckers, and raptors.

Wildlife Management Plans

Wildlife management plans include a comprehensive analysis of the current status of the property with specific reference to habitat types, forage availability, soil types, and wildlife population status. Management recommendations are then made according to the specific objectives of the landowner. Management plans can be geared toward game species as well as a variety of nongame species such as songbirds and butterflies.

Deer and other herbivores benefit from increased forage production that naturally follows a harvest or prescribed burn.

Supplemental Food Plots

For areas with established wildlife populations, we can aid in forage analysis to determine the need for supplemental feeding and population management. In addition, we can make recommendations concerning location and type of food plots for a variety of wildlife species.

Bats are an excellent way of naturally controlling insects. Forest Resources has a variety of plans available for everything from bat houses to butterfly shelters.

Wood ducks benefit from man-made boxes and don't mind sacrificing some of their attic space to small neighbors such as bluebirds and warblers.

Pond Management

For landowners whose interest lies in waterfowl or fishing, We can provide a pond management plan. Catfish and bass management are possible in farm ponds as well as larger recreational ponds. Ponds can also be modified to make them more attractive to waterfowl and a variety of native and migratory birds. Through a competitive bidding process, Forest Resources can locate a contractor to construct a new pond or improve existing ponds.

Wetlands

Wetland habitat management has become an increasingly sensitive issue for private landowners as well as large corporations. We can prepare a wetland management plan to enhance existing wetlands so that they benefit a variety of waterfowl, native and migratory shorebirds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and wetland vegetation.

Endangered Species

With the presence of the red-cockaded woodpecker, Houston toad, and other endangered wildlife and plant species, it is often necessary to solicit a professional, unbiased opinion regarding the existence or potential for endangered species on a tract. We can conduct an endangered species survey to provide landowners with a professional opinion and written report regarding the status of endangered species on their property.

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