Eric Koenig brings nine years of experience to his role as a District Manager in Spokane, WA. He has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Science from Washington State University and is a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Washington Farm Forestry Association. Additionally, Eric has several other certifications, including the American Tree Farm System Qualified Inspector, NWCG Red Card Certified, and a WA DNR Certified Burner. Lastly, he is a Washington Contract Logging Association Master Logger.

Why did you pursue a career in forestry? I chose to develop a career in forestry initially from a love of the outdoors. I wanted to be able to spend time outside and consider options such as wildlife management, hydrology, wetland science, or marine biology. I realized eventually that my passion was for the woods, and I was tired of seeing how often wildfires ravaged my home state of Washington. I wanted to be able to make a difference in how our forests are managed and to have a positive impact on our environment.

What do you like the most about your role with AFM? The most rewarding part of my current role is helping our foresters execute planned operations to fulfill the goals of the clients. I enjoy working with our staff, clients, and contractors to positively impact the lands we are hired to manage, and get an immense amount of gratification when I revisit old projects to see the results of our work.