I started and built my business from scratch, developing relationships derived with referrals from clients, technical service providers such as the Indiana Division of Forestry and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. My business grew on a reputation for reliable attention to client goals and objectives within the parameters of personal and professional ethics. The overriding principle of my work is to provide services which restore, promote, and sustain the healthy productive development of the forest. From initial contact to project completion, emphasis is given to the health and productivity of the forest. Landowners are educated as to the benefits of accomplishing forest conservation goals. Loggers or other forest contractors are kept apprised of the intended goals of the project and are encouraged to ?partner? in the successful completion of the project.
Education:
I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. Since then I have been to many conferences, seminars, and training events. I completed a course in Land Investment Potential from the University of Minnesota, and have taken the Practice of Consulting Forestry course required of membership in the Association of Consulting Foresters.
Experience:
Christopher J. Egolf, Consulting Forester - Ligonier, IN 1993-2001 / 2002 to Present
Timber Inventory Provided services to landowners needing objective valuation of the forest
& Appraisal resources. Created inventory and appraisal documents for estate planning,
estate settlement, timber investment analysis, divorce settlement, auction/
sale information, and timber theft.
Management Management plans are created for almost all new clients as documentation of
Planning conditions prior to the start of management services. Typical management plans
include client personal information, objectives, location, soils, topographical
features, forest types and species, previous cultural activities, stand dynamics and
health conditions, recommendations, time lines, and desired results. Detailed
plans often include inventory information.
Timber Stand Promoted and performed TSI as a way to improve growing conditions, control
Improvement invasive species and/or exotics, and correct poor stand dynamics caused by improper management. Provided
information and education regarding cost share opportunities provided by both the IDNR and the NRCS. Provided project
management service as a Technical Service Provider and cooperator with the USDA.
Timber Marking Educated forest landowners as to the effectiveness of harvesting to accomplish
& Marketing forest management goals. Selected trees for harvest in order to increase the productive development of the woodland;
releasing crop trees, creating openings, salvaging the value of overmature trees, and conserving the value of mature
trees. Produced timber sale advertisements including maps, terms of sale, etc. Conducted sealed bid sales taking into

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