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PLC Supporting Member Spotlight: American Forest Management B orn and raised in Maine, John Bryant is a true outdoorsman. He loves being outside, breathing in the crisp, fresh air, surrounded by land and trees. It’s no surprise that he decided to have a career in the forestry industry, working as a field forester for over 20 years. Today, John serves as Maine’s Region Manager for American Forest Management (AFM). “My favorite part about my job is seeing a team work together to accomplish clients’ goals, no matter how challenging they might be,” said John. “I’m proud to work with a diverse group of staff members and foresters who consistently provide landowners with outstanding service.” Established out of a passion for land, American Forest Management was founded by Bartow S. Shaw, Jr. in 1966 in Sumter, South Carolina. For over 50 years, it has grown from a one-man firm to the nation’s largest land management and forestry consulting company, now with over 265 employees and 49 offices in 17 states. The company currently manages over 6.5 million acres of land nationwide. American Forest Management works with private landowners to develop customized land management plans in order to reach short- and long-term objectives. Featuring a staff comprised of forestry, wildlife and real estate experts, the firm offers a wide range of services including land and wildlife management, timber sales, recreational licensing and real estate services, among other specialties. In 2007, AFM expanded to the northeast, due to increased market demand and a desire to assist more landowners throughout the country. That same year, John joined the company and has since overseen AFM’s business operations in Maine, including all client and employee services. With 30 employees throughout the state, including 22 certified foresters, and two offices in Farmington and Milford, American Forest Management has continued to successfully grow and build its repertoire among Maine’s private landowners. “We pride ourselves on providing all of our clients with the same attention to detail and dedication to their land, no matter how big or small the property,” said John. “Here in Maine, we primarily work with family forestland owners who own anywhere from 25 to one million acres. Large or small, our desire is to serve the client’s specific objectives.” The reason many private landowners hire forestry consultants is that they want personalized service from land experts who can advocate on their behalf. Foresters have both the education and experience needed to implement well-rounded management plans that outline the best processes to reach client goals. They are the bootson-the-ground, analyzing and overseeing every acre. When clients want to sell their timber, foresters determine the best market for the harvested trees to maximize return to the landowner. Once a timber harvest schedule is in place, AFM contracts with professional loggers on behalf of its clients to cut, process, and deliver 20 Professional Logging Contractors of Maine Loggers Serving Loggers Since 1995
the trees to the appropriate markets. Foresters then work closely with loggers, supervising the operation from beginning to end to assure the work performed follows the specifications outlined in the management plan. That’s how American Forest Management’s relationship with the Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) was formed. “We decided to join PLC because we wanted to align ourselves with and support professional loggers who, like American Forest Management, provide high-quality service to clients,” said John. “Our clients trust us to make the best decisions for their properties, and we can always rely on PLC loggers to deliver the same level of precision AFM Foresters and professionalism that we value.” “Every year, we contract with 25 professional loggers to service our clients, nearly all of which are members of PLC,” said John. “Time and time again, PLC proves they have the best loggers in the business that can integrate well with the AFM team.” Although Maine’s timber industry experienced a downturn about four years ago, it is now on the rebound due to the numerous, diverse production markets available throughout the state, including the primary pulpwood, biomass and sawmill markets. American Forest Management AFM Continued Page 22 The Logger’s Voice ▪ Winter 2019 21
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