Managing West Virginia forest resources for future generations
Expert Forestry Services You Can Trust
Managing West Virginia forest resources for future generations
About Raven Forestry
Our Story
Richard Clevenger is registered forester in the State of West Virginia, WV FT #31 and is a 1996 graduate from Glenville State College with a degree in Forestry. At that time, started working as a procurement forester for major lumber companies until 2014 at which time starting his Forestry Consultant business. Richard has over 28 years experience buying and selling high quality timber in West Virginia, And now actively manages thousands of acres of Appalachian Hardwoods for various clients across the State. Richard can use his knowledge and experience to help manage your forest resources effectively and help you achieve your goals and maximize your profits from your timber.
OUR SERVICES
Timber Sales (Sealed bidding process, or negotiated)
Timber Inventories
Timber Appraisals
Land Aquisition Assistance
Forest Managment Plans
GPS Mapping Services
Forest Condition Reports
Silvicultural Prescriptions
Estate Planning
Reforestation Projects
Hunting Lease Administration
Investment Analysis
Boundary Line Maintenance (non-survey)
We work with some of the most experienced surveyors in the State of WV!
TIMBER SALE PROCESS
We contract with the landowner to act as an agent for the landowner's best interest. We are not a logging contractor or timber buying company, so we have no conflict of interest when it comes to marketing and selling your timber. We are committed to achieving the short and long-term goals for our clients, while gaining them the maximum value potential for the timber sale.
* Timber is marked or designated by flexible diameter limits, according to scientifically based techniques to help improve the timber stand and to achieve the landowner's goals.
* Accept bids (usually sealed bids) and award the highest bidder.
* Prepare a timber sale prospectus (invitation to bid), and market the timber products for sale to local timber buyers to ensure the maximum value for the sale.
* Preparation of timber sale contract between the landowner and the timber buyer that best represents the landowners interest, land and timber reserves.
* Plan the layout of the timber harvesting operation to lessen the impact on the land and the residual timber.
* Minimize the amount of skid roads and landing sites to locate in areas best suited.
*Random inspections of the timber harvesting operation are performed to ensure compliance with the timber sale contract and the State of WV BMP'S (Best Management Practices) as regulations for loggers.
A Visual Tour of Some of Our Projects.
