Mid-Atlantic Region
Our forestry consultants and land management professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region are here to serve you
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), 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 Mid-Atlantic Region are local specialists with deep knowledge of the area’s climate, tree species, soil types, vegetation, wildlife, and more. As such, they are equipped to help you with the goals and objectives for your property and offer these region-specific services:
- Real Estate: Whether you’re looking for a small weekend getaway destination, a sizeable 300-acre tract for recreational opportunities, or large investment-grade timber tracts, our real estate agents can help you find your ideal tract. Our national expertise, coupled with regional knowledge, makes us the most equipped to conduct thorough research and market analysis to identify the highest and best use of your property. You will receive a custom, tailor-made strategy to attract top-dollar offers through our effective marketing and sales methods.
- Timber Sales: Our foresters manage the full timber sale process, including harvest layout, sale marketing, contract oversight, and administration. With deep knowledge of local markets, we ensure that each client receives full value for harvested timber, all the while promoting long-term forest health and meeting your land objectives.
- Grants and Cost-Share Programs: We can help landowners apply for grants with the NRCS and other state and federal funds, assist in the development of the treatment prescriptions, and then oversee the execution of those contracts.
- Reforestation: Our team can develop site-specific planting prescriptions, coordinate site prep, and oversee planting activities. Reforestation can be completed after a timber harvest, for wildlife, or when converting open land into a forest.
- Forest Management Plans: We create customized forest management plans built on a 10-year horizon. These plans include property descriptions, maps, management prescriptions, and activity timelines. Plans can also be tailored to meet state or county tax reduction requirements.
- Forest Certification: We assist landowners in obtaining third-party certifications, such as American Tree Farm System (ATFS), FSC, and SFI, helping improve market access and demonstrate sustainable management.
The Mid-Atlantic region encompasses North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Western Maryland. Our Mid-Atlantic region team has a combined 247 years of experience and includes Chris Manus, Region Manager, and District Managers Scott Bosley, Carolyn Mulligan, Eric Clark, Jamie Lytton, Steven Cockrell, Rodney Chandler, and Fred Beck. Where applicable, our managers are registered foresters in their respective states.