Forest Management
Sustainable Stewardship for Your Forested Property
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Michael Michael, brings not only extensive field experience but also a B.S. in Forestry and a strong background in small-scale forest management. If you’re looking for practical, science-based guidance for caring for your forested property, we’re here to help.
We focus on thoughtful, sustainable stewardship—not large-scale logging. For bigger commercial harvest projects, we’re happy to point you toward companies that specialize in that work.
Our Forest Management Services Include:
Stand improvement
Selective thinning
Insect & disease identification
Fuels reduction & wildfire mitigation
Chipping and debris reduction
Brush piling
Trail construction & maintenance
Wildlife snag creation & recruitment
What Sets Us Apart
ISA-Certified Arborist with a B.S. in Forestry
Science-based, sustainable forest practices
Focus on small private parcels—not commercial logging
Personalized recommendations for your land’s long-term health
Wildlife, habitat, and ecological considerations included
Careful, low-impact work on sensitive or uneven terrain
Our process
Initial Site Visit
Walk-through of your property with Arborist Michael to discuss goals, concerns, and forest conditions.Assessment & Recommendations
Evaluation of stand density, species health, insect/disease signs, wildfire risk, and overall forest structure.Customized Management Plan
Practical, science-based recommendations tailored to your land—no unnecessary work or large-scale logging.Hands-On Forestry Work
Stand improvement, thinning, brush piling, trail improvements, or fuels reduction completed with low-impact techniques.Follow-Up & Ongoing Guidance
Optional seasonal check-ins or additional recommendations to help maintain long-term forest health.
Service Areas
Sandpoint • Sagle • Ponderay • Bonners Ferry • Moyie Springs • Naples • Hope • Clark Fork • Priest River • Priest Lake and surrounding rural communities
Have questions about a tree on your property?
Our arborist will let you know whether removal is necessary or if another treatment is safer.