Forestry Services

At J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting, we help private landowners make informed, sustainable, and profitable decisions about their woodlands. From timber sales and Managed Forest Law (MFL) planning to forest health and deer habitat improvement, you’ll get practical, science-based forestry guidance that aligns with your goals.

Whether you manage your land for timber income, forest health, whitetail deer, or long-term stewardship, Jordan provides clear recommendations and boots-on-the-ground support across Wisconsin.

Timber Sale Administration

A well-run timber sale can improve your woods and provide meaningful income—if it’s planned and supervised correctly. Jordan represents you, the landowner, throughout the entire process.

• Sale layout and professional timber marking
• Volume estimates and timber value assessment
• Sealed-bid sales and buyer marketing
• Contract preparation and logger coordination
• On-site harvest monitoring and BMP compliance
• Final inspection and regeneration recommendations

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Forest Management & Managed Forest Law (MFL) Plans

As a Certified MFL Plan Writer, Jordan helps landowners develop realistic management plans that qualify for Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law program and support long-term forest health.

• New MFL plan development and enrollments
• MFL renewals, revisions, and compliance support
• Stand inventories, mapping, and harvest scheduling
• Silvicultural recommendations tailored to your goals
• Integrated wildlife and deer habitat strategies

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Timber Appraisal (Timber Value Estimates)

Knowing what your timber is worth before you sell is critical. Jordan provides unbiased timber appraisals based on field data and current market conditions.

• Species composition and volume estimates
• Market-based value calculations
• Harvest readiness and timing recommendations
• Support for timber sales, land sales, and estate planning

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Forest Health Assessment

If your woods look tired, overcrowded, or aren’t regenerating the way they should, a Forest Health Assessment can reveal what’s going on and how to fix it.

• Tree health, vigor, and stand density evaluations
• Insect, disease, and invasive species identification
• Regeneration surveys and deer browse assessments
• Action plans for thinning, harvesting, or restoration

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Timber Sale Design Tailored Toward Deer

A thoughtfully designed harvest can turn your property into better whitetail habitat. Jordan uses deer behavior, terrain, and forest structure to plan harvests that benefit both timber and wildlife.

• Bedding and security cover creation
• Early successional habitat and browse development
• Travel corridors and edge habitat design
• Integrating mast trees and future crop trees into the plan

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Habitat Improvement Recommendations

Beyond timber sales, Jordan offers comprehensive habitat improvement planning to support deer, turkey, and other wildlife while maintaining good forestry.

• Timber stand improvement (TSI)
• Invasive species control strategies
• Bedding cover, screening, and travel funnel design
• Sunlight management and natural food enhancement

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Service Area

J. Lutz Forest Management & Consulting serves private landowners across Central and Northern Wisconsin, with on-the-ground projects commonly located in Taylor, Marathon, Lincoln, Clark, Oneida, Langlade, Price, Portage, Waupaca, and surrounding counties. Through Forest Carbon Works, Jordan also supports forest carbon projects statewide.

If you’re not sure whether your property is within the service area, reach out with your location and project goals.