Gulf Coast Region
After acquiring land, it can be a challenge to know how to care for it. The land sustains so much life for countless species, and providing proper land management is an important responsibility. That’s where AFM comes in. We want to be your trusted partner who dreams with you about what is possible on your property and walks you through the steps to make it a reality. Our commitment to sustainability and stewardship means we will treat your property like it’s our own, and we follow all applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs), Forest Practice rules, Safe Harbor Agreements, and all other state and federal requirements to ensure that your land or investment remains healthy and thriving for generations.
The land and forest management experts in AFM’s Gulf Coast Region are local specialists with deep knowledge of the area’s climate, tree species, soil types, vegetation, wildlife, reforestation, and more. As such, they are equipped to help you with the goals and objectives for your property and offer these region-specific services:
The Gulf Coast region encompasses the Florida panhandle, South Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and Mississippi. Our Gulf Coast region team, Chuck Mathis (Managing Director of Southern Operations), Shane Fuller (Wildlife Biologist), Jimmy Murphy (Area Manager), Shawn Cooper (Area Manager), Joseph Karels (Area Manager), and Ray Sharp (District Manager), has a combined experience of 176 years of land management, forestry, and wildlife management. Chuck Mathis is a Registered Forester in Alabama & Mississippi as well as an SAF Certified Forester. Many of our foresters are registered in the state in which they operate, and all of our Wildlife Biologists are certified through the Wildlife Society.
Eric Gage, ALC, with AFM Real Estate in Lufkin, TX, has been recognized as the APEX 2023 National Broker of the Year in Timber Land Sales by the REALTORS® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report
June 29, 2021 - Effective January 1, 2022, American Forest Management will promote Matt Taylor to Texas Region Manager. Taylor will replace Rodney Schroeder who will retire December 31, 2021. He will be responsible for overseeing AFM’s land management operations in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. AFM ma...
January 28, 2019 - Chuck Mathis, AFM Gulf Region Manager, recently sat down to discuss the effects of Hurricane Michael on the timber industry. To learn more, https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/timber-industry-struggling-with-the-loss-caused-from-hurricane-michael/1726519429
American Forest Management provides land consulting and real estate brokerage services to landowners in the Gulf Coast region. The company is described as the largest land consulting and real estate brokerage firm in the United States, and it extends the same level of care and respect to all landowners regardless of the size or scope of their property.
According to American Forest Management, every landowner receives the same level of care and respect, no matter the scale of their holdings. The company emphasizes a personalized approach even while operating as the largest land consulting and real estate brokerage firm in the country.
American Forest Management includes a contact callout section on the Gulf Coast region page that applies to all regions. You can reach out through that contact section to connect with a representative who can assist with your Gulf Coast land consulting or real estate needs.
Yes, American Forest Management operates as both a land consulting firm and a real estate brokerage, and these services are available in the Gulf Coast region. Whether you need professional forestry management guidance or assistance buying or selling rural land, AFM covers both sides of that equation.
