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About Jordan M. Lutz

Consulting Forester · Certified MFL Plan Writer · Forest Carbon Specialist

Owner, J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting · Medford, Wisconsin

Jordan M. Lutz is a Wisconsin-based Consulting Forester with more than a decade of hands-on experience in private lands forestry, timber sale administration, forest carbon, and wildlife-focused land management. As the owner of J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting in Medford, WI, he works directly with landowners to improve forest health, increase timber value, and build better wildlife habitat—especially for whitetail deer.

Jordan is known for matching landowner goals with practical, science-based forestry solutions. Whether your priority is timber income, better deer hunting, long-term stewardship, or participation in Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) program, he provides clear recommendations and boots-on-the-ground support.

Current Roles

Owner · J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting (2017–Present)

Based out of Medford, Wisconsin, Jordan provides professional forestry services to private landowners, including timber sale administration, forest management planning, MFL plan writing, habitat improvement, timber appraisals, and forest health assessments. His work is rooted in sustainable silviculture and shaped around each landowner’s goals.

Forest Operations Manager · Forest Carbon Works, PBC

At Forest Carbon Works, Jordan leads the development and oversight of forest management strategies supporting Improved Forest Management (IFM) carbon projects. He oversees harvest planning, silvicultural implementation, and operational compliance across a diverse portfolio of enrolled forestlands while also supporting member enrollment, outreach, and strategic planning for high-integrity carbon outcomes.

Midwest Regional Forester · Forest Carbon Works (Previous Role)

Before stepping into his current position, Jordan served as Midwest Regional Forester, where he worked with private landowners across the Midwest to evaluate forest carbon potential, develop sustainable forest management plans, and help members monetize their forests through carbon projects without sacrificing long-term health or wildlife value.

Professional Forestry Experience

Forestry & Recreation Assistant Administrator · Taylor County, WI (2017–2023)

Jordan helped manage the Taylor County Forest—approximately 18,000 acres—as a multi-use public resource. His responsibilities included harvest modeling, timber inventories, regeneration surveys, timber sale establishment and administration, and oversight of all harvest operations to maintain SFI and FSC certifications and comply with Wisconsin Best Management Practices (BMPs). He regularly coordinated with hunters, trappers, silent sport groups, and ATV/snowmobile clubs to balance recreation, timber, and conservation.

Forester · American Forest Management, Inc. (2016–2017)

Working primarily in Ironwood, Michigan and surrounding regions, Jordan was responsible for all aspects of timber sale operations on designated land bases. He helped clients meet their timber investment and wildlife objectives through careful sale layout, contract administration, and harvest oversight.

Forest Technician Intern · Plum Creek (2014–2015)

Jordan gained foundational field experience with Plum Creek, traveling across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His work included logger MFL cooperation, endangered wildlife and regeneration surveys, property line and stream management zone layout, GIS/GPS use, BMP implementation, and daily collaboration with loggers and truckers.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management / Forest Resources Management (2011–2016)
Activities: UWSP Men’s Basketball

Amherst High School

High School Diploma (2007–2011)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Forester (CF) — Society of American Foresters (SAF) Issued 2024 · Expires 2034
  • Certified MFL Plan Writer — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
  • Cooperating Forester, CPW — Forest Carbon Works
  • Active member, Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Service Area & Specialties

Jordan provides forestry services to private landowners across Wisconsin. Through his work with Forest Carbon Works, he is involved in forest carbon assessments and member support in nearly every county in the state, including: Taylor, Marathon, Clark, Lincoln, Oneida, Langlade, Portage, Waupaca, Eau Claire, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, and many more.

His professional strengths include:

  • Timber sale design & administration
  • Managed Forest Law (MFL) planning and compliance
  • Deer habitat improvement & hunting-focused stand design
  • Forest carbon assessments and project planning
  • Forest health and regeneration surveys
  • Timber appraisals and long-term value planning
  • GIS/GPS-based mapping and modeling
  • Clear communication with landowners and user groups

Community & Volunteering

Outside of forestry, Jordan remains connected to the game he loves by volunteering as a counselor and demonstrator with Amherst Basketball and UWSP Basketball, working with kids and student-athletes.

Contact Jordan

If you own forestland in Wisconsin and want help with timber sales, MFL planning, habitat improvement, or forest carbon opportunities, Jordan would be glad to talk with you.

J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting
W3768 Center Avenue
Medford, WI 54451

Phone: (715) 498-3141
Email: info@lutzforestry.com

Forest Carbon Works: jordan@forestcarbonworks.com
Website: www.forestcarbonworks.org