989-310-6408
jrwforestry@gmail.com
www.jrwforestry.com
Oscoda, Michigan
989-310-6408
jrwforestry@gmail.com
www.jrwforestry.com
Oscoda, Michigan
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Jobs that involve getting somewhere are priced on a $40/hour rate. This fee covers: insurance, licenses, certifications, and years of experience. For example, a site visit that takes a few hours, including driving time and site time, is $120. Needed materials for the job are generally additional, such as treatment chemicals for tree care visits, or tree marking paint for timber sale jobs.
Management plans are another matter, they take time to do well and are priced differently. The most a plan will usually cost is based on the acres in the plan. The fees listed below are for parcels in Alcona or Iosco Counties. Parcels outside of these counties can increase the fee beyond what is listed below because of travel and vehicle costs. Fees charged are the same amount that the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides for Forestry Conservation Activity Plans, for properties and projects that meet their requirements. If your plan application is approved for funding by NRCS, your final out of pocket will likely be zero.
Acres Fee
0-20 $1078
21-100 $1362
101-250 $2440
251-500 $3518
Certified Forester #59961 - Society of American Foresters
Certified Arborist #MI-3999A - International Society of Arboriculture
American Tree Farm System Plan Writer
Program administered by American Forest Foundation. Obtaining a Tree Farm forest management plan, and observing the sustainable standards of this program, means your forest carries a sustainable certification. A reputable certification can make your trees worth more in a competitive market.
Forest Stewardship Program Plan Writer
Program administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This program currently offers cost share funds to help in obtaining a forest management plan. Opening your property to public use is not required.
Qualified Forest Plan Writer
Program administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This program currently offers the benefit of reducing the tax burden of your forested land. You must have 20 or more contiguous acres, at least 80% forested, and there is a also a minimum productivity standard. Opening your property to public use is not required.
Licensed and Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Categories 2 (Forestry) 3B (Ornamentals) and 6 (Right-of-Way).
Jobs that involve getting somewhere are priced on a $40/hour rate. This fee covers: insurance, licenses, certifications, and years of experience. For example, a site visit that takes a few hours, including driving time and site time, is $120. Needed materials for the job are generally additional, such as treatment chemicals for tree care visits, or tree marking paint for timber sale jobs.
Management plans are another matter, they take time to do well and are priced differently. The most a plan will usually cost is based on the acres in the plan. The fees listed below are for parcels in Alcona or Iosco Counties. Parcels outside of these counties can increase the fee beyond what is listed below because of travel and vehicle costs. Fees charged are the same amount that the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides for Forestry Conservation Activity Plans, for properties and projects that meet their requirements. If your plan application is approved for funding by NRCS, your final out of pocket will likely be zero.
Acres Fee
0-20 $1078
21-100 $1362
101-250 $2440
251-500 $3518
Certified Forester #59961 - Society of American Foresters
Certified Arborist #MI-3999A - International Society of Arboriculture
American Tree Farm System Plan Writer
Program administered by American Forest Foundation. Obtaining a Tree Farm forest management plan, and observing the sustainable standards of this program, means your forest carries a sustainable certification. A reputable certification can make your trees worth more in a competitive market.
Forest Stewardship Program Plan Writer
Program administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This program currently offers cost share funds to help in obtaining a forest management plan. Opening your property to public use is not required.
Qualified Forest Plan Writer
Program administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This program currently offers the benefit of reducing the tax burden of your forested land. You must have 20 or more contiguous acres, at least 80% forested, and there is a also a minimum productivity standard. Opening your property to public use is not required.
Licensed and Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Categories 2 (Forestry) 3B (Ornamentals) and 6 (Right-of-Way).
Good forest management can increase the value of your woodlands and improve access for different types of recreation. In many cases wise management can also provide periodic income, by way of timber sales, while at the same time increasing the long term value of your forest. The careful consideration of which trees to retain, and those to harvest, is very important. Making decisions solely for short term monetary gain can greatly diminish the value of your woods and take decades to reverse.
The following services are examples of what is available. Please let me know if you have questions, or suggestions.
Inventories
Basically this lets you know what you have to work with. Identifies species, sizes, and numbers of trees present. Intensity of inventory can vary depending on the purpose: from a very basic assessment, to an in depth analysis for a management plan, timber sale, or appraisal.
Management Plans
Put briefly, this is a document that states what you want your woodland to do for you, and ways to accomplish it. Like inventories, plans can vary in intensity. Some plans fit easily on a single sheet of paper, others take many pages, it depends on the purpose. Most plans will include a map of some detail. Some plans qualify for a reduction of taxes on your woodlands. A quality plan takes a fair amount of time to put together.
Timber Marking
Identifying the trees to be harvested by marking with paint. Harvesting is part of active management, ideally described in a management plan. When practical it is always best to mark the trees that you intend to harvest and sell. Mark high on the tree for the harvester to see, and low on the stump for accountability.
Timber Sales
A sequence of actions involved in selling standing trees. First trees to harvest need to be identified and measured. Timber sale announcements are sent to potential buyers listing the species and volume of wood for sale. Buyer is selected. Contract is signed. Harvest is monitored. Contract is satisfied and Timber Sale completed.
The following services are examples of what is available. Please let me know if you have questions, or suggestions.
Inventories
Basically this lets you know what you have to work with. Identifies species, sizes, and numbers of trees present. Intensity of inventory can vary depending on the purpose: from a very basic assessment, to an in depth analysis for a management plan, timber sale, or appraisal.
Management Plans
Put briefly, this is a document that states what you want your woodland to do for you, and ways to accomplish it. Like inventories, plans can vary in intensity. Some plans fit easily on a single sheet of paper, others take many pages, it depends on the purpose. Most plans will include a map of some detail. Some plans qualify for a reduction of taxes on your woodlands. A quality plan takes a fair amount of time to put together.
Timber Marking
Identifying the trees to be harvested by marking with paint. Harvesting is part of active management, ideally described in a management plan. When practical it is always best to mark the trees that you intend to harvest and sell. Mark high on the tree for the harvester to see, and low on the stump for accountability.
Timber Sales
A sequence of actions involved in selling standing trees. First trees to harvest need to be identified and measured. Timber sale announcements are sent to potential buyers listing the species and volume of wood for sale. Buyer is selected. Contract is signed. Harvest is monitored. Contract is satisfied and Timber Sale completed.
989-310-6408
jrwforestry@gmail.com
www.jrwforestry.com
jrwforestry@gmail.com
www.jrwforestry.com