Forestry in North America
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Sappi North America Forestry is here to help you achieve your forest management objectives
Sappi North America’s Maine Forestry and Lake States Forestry programs are dedicated teams of trained professionals committed to helping woodlot owners in Maine, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula manage and develop their woodlands. Whether it’s managing for forest health, wildlife, timber revenue, recreation, or any other forest management objectives; our teams are here to help you manage your property.
Our foresters will guide you along your forest management journey, from silvicultural recommendations tailored to fit your objectives, planning and overseeing the timber harvest, and ensuring the job is done right, our team of trained professionals will be with you every step of the way.
To get started, select your region below to get to know your local team of Sappi foresters and learn how to contact them to set up a free, no commitment consultation on your woodlot.
Sappi Maine Forestry Program
Sappi Lake States Forestry Program
How We Can Help
Our foresters work closely with landowners to achieve their woodland objectives, whether it's:
- Conducting timber harvests that align with your goals while maximizing returns
- Developing a forest management plan
- Enhancing wildlife management, recreation, and aesthetics
- Improving forest health and sustainability
With an extensive network of resources, our team is ready to support you in reaching your goals— whether for conservation, revenue, or long-term forest stewardship.
Why partner with Sappi?
The Sappi North America Forestry Program will work with you to help identify and achieve your goals and maximize the return for your woodland.
We can help you with woodland evaluation, mapping, planning, and administer your timber harvest with qualified logging professionals. We can create a plan that will meet your needs and even increase your forest’s biological productivity.
By working with our Forestry team, you can be assured that our professional forestry staff will:
- Work with you to meet your objectives for your woodland
- Maximize the return woodlot, by identifying the highest-value markets
- Guarantee consistent payment
- Maximize the biological productivity of your woodlot
- Work with reputable and trained timber harvesting contractors
- Help you navigate all town, state, and federal rules and regulations
Why should I consider forest management?
Forest management can accelerate the growth of your timber, meaning your trees become available for harvest on more frequent intervals. When forests are left unmanaged, crown canopies close in and stands become denser, creating competition between the trees for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. Also, an unmanaged forest can lead to forest pest or fire risk. When these stands undergo thoughtful forest management, more room is created for the remaining trees to grow due to less competition for needed resources. The result is greater diameter growth in the remaining trees until the crown canopy closes again. Forest management is very similar to managing your backyard garden, just on a larger scale. To help maximize the growth and productivity of your cucumber, tomato, or squash plants you need to consistently weed out undesirable species. By doing this you allow your crop plants to have more access to the resources they need; sunlight, water, and nutrients.
What is my timber worth?
Each regional Sappi North America Forestry team has a dedicated wood sales forester on staff whose job it is to maximize the return from your timber harvest. Our foresters work closely with the wood sales foresters to know the current wood markets so that your timber is being sent to the market that gives you the greatest return.
Many factors are taken into consideration when evaluating what your timber is worth. The best way to learn more is to schedule a meeting with one of our trained professionals so they can assess your unique woodlot and learn about your objectives. When our foresters are evaluating the value of your timber they are taking into account:
Landowner objectives
Acreage and volume
Species composition
Wood quality
Terrain
Road and landing area requirements
Harvesting equipment
Proximity to wood markets
Additional Resources
Any forest management conducted on your property will comply with all town, state and federal regulations. Most laws and regulations that apply to forestry in the Lake States and Maine relate to forest practices, natural resource protection and environmental protection.