HOlden arboretum
Consulting Forestry
Are you a landowner? Partner with us to set goals and manage your forests sustainably.
our services:
- Forest Management Plans (OFTL, CAUV)
- Invasive species management
- Wildlife habitat
- Reforestation planting plans
- Timber stand improvement and more!
- Tax-incentive & cost-share program guidance
- Invasive species management
- Eastern Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment
- Wildlife habitat
- Reforestation planting plans
- Forest farming consultation & planning
- Carbon market enrollment in the Family Forest Carbon Program
- Timber stand improvement and more!
Proceeds aid in HF&G’s efforts to increase forest health, resilience, and biodiversity across the region.
Testimonials
“I want to express how appreciative we are…especially Jessica’s expertise….above and beyond what I expected- it’s an amazing road map of things for us to work on and keep an eye on in the future! This will be immensely helpful in the short and long term, and I am so thrilled with the result.”
-Geauga County Landowner
“Thank you for the plan and all the thought and care you put into addressing the goals for this property. The prior owners would be pleased, too. I am excited to take this plan and work to make it a reality.”
-Lake County Landowner
Meet Our Foresters
Jessica Miller Mecaskey
Jessica has been with Holden Forests & Gardens for a total of 10 years as a natural resource professional and forester. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Forestry from Michigan State. Jessica uses her unique blend of skillsets to partner with landowners on practical strategies to meet their goals and steward their land, providing ecologically-based expertise in everything from project management on a landscape-scale to individual tree health.
Credentials:
- Candidate Member in the Association of Consulting Foresters
- Society of American Foresters Member
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Participating Forester in Family Forest Carbon Program
- Certified Professional Pesticide Applicator (OH)
Patrick O’Reilly
Patrick brings experience in forest management, hardwood timber procurement, and woodland stewardship to Holden Arboretum Consulting Forestry. Before joining HF&G, Patrick worked as a Procurement Forester in the hardwood lumber industry, building a strong practical foundation in timber evaluation, harvest planning, and logging operations on privately owned woodlands. Today, Patrick assists landowners in understanding their forest conditions, evaluating management options, and making informed decisions to keep their woodlands healthy, productive, and resilient.
Credentials:
- SAF Candidate Certified Forester
- ACF Associate Member
- ATFS Tree Farm Inspector
- OFTL Professional Forester
- Participating Forester in Family Forest Carbon Program
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (OH)
- Bachelors in Forest Resources Management, Pest Management, and Rural Community Development, West Virginia University
- Associate of Applied Science in Forest Management, Hocking College
Service Area
We serve the communities and forests of Northeast Ohio but will travel farther on a case-by-case basis. Reach out and we’ll determine if our services are right for your woodland.
Interested in a site-visit or a chat about how we can partner to achieve your goals? Email forestry@holdenfg.org or submit an interest form.
About Forest Management Plans
A Forest Management Plan can benefit you by…
- Providing a road map and timeline for improving woodland health and value
- Determining the activities necessary for achieving your goals
- Informing you of both the limitations and opportunities of your land
- Qualifying you for a lower tax rate on your property through Ohio Forest Tax Law or Current Agricultural Use Valuation
- Meeting the requirements of multiple voluntary programs that provide benefits such as reducing the cost of management
*Tax-reduction and cost-share programs like OTFL, EQIP and CAUV do have limitations on eligibility that include forest size. We can help you determine if you are eligible for these programs and help you navigate applications.
Each plan’s scope depends on the goals you have for your property and the level of detail you would like.
Getting the Work Done: Management Service Offerings
In addition to Management Planning, HACF offers many management services. Some of the ways we can help include:
- Invasive species management
- Stand improvement thinning
- Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and Elongate Hemlock Scale treatment
- Timber harvest assessment (stocking levels, harvest type and timing prescriptions)
- Wildlife habitat enhancements
- Custom planting plans
- Non-timber forest product / forest farming site assessments
- One-on-one instruction to empower you to be the best steward of your land that you can be
Get in touch
Let us know how we can help you meet your goals for forest stewardship!
Give us a call at (440) 602-3820 or email us at forestry@holdenfg.org
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