Smart forestry solutions for landowners who want healthy, productive woods
Feicht Forestry provides professional forest management services and customized management plans that help landowners improve their woods and qualify for valuable tax savings.
-
For Ohio woodland owners, enrolling land in CAUV or OFTL is one of the most effective ways to reduce property taxes while keeping land forested. These programs value woodland based on its ability to produce timber—not its development potential—often resulting in significant, long-term tax savings. For landowners who plan to keep their woods intact, these programs simply make financial sense.
A forest management plan is the foundation of CAUV or OFTL enrollment and responsible woodland ownership. It documents current forest conditions, defines landowner goals, and provides a practical, step-by-step guide for managing the forest over time. A well-prepared plan helps protect timber value, improve forest health, guide future harvests, and maintain consistent management as markets and ownership change.
Together, CAUV/OFTL and a professionally written forest management plan turn woodland from a growing tax burden into a managed asset. They allow landowners to lower costs, maintain full control of their property, and steward their forest with confidence—today and for future generations.
Forest Management Plan Process
Our forest management plans are designed to be practical, thorough, and easy for landowners to use. Here’s how the process works:
1. Schedule a Site Visit: We begin with a walk-through of your woodland, which typically takes 1–2 hours. During this visit, we assess forest conditions, identify timber and wildlife opportunities, and discuss your goals for the property.
2. Plan Development: After the site visit, we prepare a comprehensive forest management plan tailored to your land. The plan is completed within two weeks and includes practical recommendations for timber management, wildlife enhancement, and sustainable forest stewardship.
3. Delivery: You receive two bound copies of the plan—one for your records and one for the county auditor to support CAUV or OFTL enrollment.
With this process, landowners get a professional, ready-to-use management plan that protects their investment, ensures compliance with tax programs, and provides a roadmap for long-term forest health.
Contact us today to get a professional forest management plan tailored to your land, your goals, and your eligibility for tax programs like CAUV or OFTL.
-
We provide professional (Non-Survey) boundary line painting to help woodland owners clearly define and protect their property lines. Boundary line painting is the most economical and durable way to keep boundaries visible, reducing the risk of trespass, timber theft, and property disputes.
At Feicht Forestry, our trained foresters follow a proven, step-by-step process to ensure your boundaries are accurately located, consistently marked, and defensible:
1. Locate Evidence: We begin by identifying existing boundary markers such as fences, survey pins, corner stones, old flagging, or previous paint.
2. Flag the Lines: Based on the evidence found, we flag the boundary lines to clearly define your property before painting.
3. Paint the Lines: Using high-quality forestry-grade boundary marking paint, we mark the lines for maximum visibility and long-lasting durability, reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
This professional process ensures your property boundaries are accurate, clearly visible, and reliable—helping landowners save time, protect their investment, and maintain confident, long-term forest management.
-
Grapevines can be a serious threat to woodland health. Left unchecked, they climb and strangle trees, block sunlight, and compete for soil nutrients—reducing timber quality and slowing forest growth. Effective grapevine control is essential to maintain healthy, productive forests and protect the long-term value of your woodland.
For landowners who want a healthy, well-managed forest but don’t have the time, equipment, or experience, Feicht Forestry provides professional grapevine control. We safely and efficiently remove invasive vines, prevent regrowth, and protect your trees—allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a thriving woodland without the hassle or risk of doing it yourself.
-
Undesirable trees—whether poor-quality growing stock or less valuable species—can take up space, sunlight, and nutrients that high-quality trees need to thrive. Leaving them in your woodland limits growth, reduces timber value, and slows the development of a healthy, productive forest. Removing these trees ensures your best trees have room to grow and reach their full potential.
At Feicht Forestry, we provide professional cull tree removal that targets low-value and undesirable trees while protecting your high-quality timber. Our trained foresters create space for your best trees to flourish, improving forest health, timber quality, and long-term value. For landowners who want a productive woodland but don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise, hiring professionals ensures the work is done efficiently, safely, and correctly.
Crop tree release is a critical forest management practice that focuses on giving your best trees the space, light, and resources they need to thrive. By selectively removing competing or undesirable trees around high-value “crop” trees, we improve their growth rate, timber quality, and overall health—helping your forest reach its full potential.
At Feicht Forestry, we identify your most valuable crop trees and carefully remove surrounding competition, using methods that protect the surrounding forest. For landowners who want a productive, high-quality woodland but lack the time, equipment, or expertise, professional crop tree release ensures your best trees grow strong, healthy, and valuable—while improving overall forest composition and long-term timber returns.
-
Non-native invasive plants can quickly take over a woodland, outcompeting native trees and plants, reducing biodiversity, and slowing forest growth. Species like tree of heaven, princess tree, and amur cork tree are common examples that degrade timber quality, harm wildlife habitat, and make forest management more difficult over time.
At Feicht Forestry, we provide professional invasive species control to protect and restore the health of your forest. Using targeted methods, we remove invasive plants while preserving native trees and understory vegetation. For landowners who want a productive, sustainable woodland but lack the time, equipment, or expertise, professional control ensures lasting results—improving forest health, timber value, and habitat quality for years to come.
-
Well-maintained forest roads and trails are essential for safe, efficient, and sustainable woodland management. Proper access allows for timber harvests, equipment movement, fire control, and recreational use—while minimizing soil erosion, water runoff, and damage to sensitive areas.
At Feicht Forestry, we provide professional forest road and trail maintenance, including grading, drainage improvement, stabilization, and brushhogging overgrown trails to keep them safe and passable. For landowners who don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise, professional road and trail maintenance saves time, protects your forest, and supports long-term land management goals.
CLIENT PRAISE 🌱
I called Feicht Forestry last year about doing a management plan for some woodland acreage I own. Bryan was able to get out pretty quickly, and was on time for the appointment. As we walked the property, he pointed out the invasive species, waited while I took pictures, and gave me information about how to clear the invasive. Not long after that day, the printed and bound Forest Management Plan arrived in the mail. It was detailed and professional. I am very happy with his work and would recommend Feicht Forestry to anyone needing a management plan.
After the management plan was complete, I had Bryan come back out to do some trail clearing. His work on that project was also excellent; he made it possible to get back into places that were inaccessible because of overgrowth, so the invasive species can be addressed in those areas as well. This was an unexpected service and was well worth the fee.
More recently, I had Bryan come out to mark the property boundary lines. It had been years since anyone was out to the fence line, and the fences had been knocked down with overgrowth in many places. He was able to walk the entire boundary and mark the lines so we know where to stop when clearing invasive species and cleaning up our forest land.
Every aspect of Bryan Feicht's service has been completely satisfactory. I will not hesitate to call him again for anything related to my woodland management. He has been prompt, professional, and knowledgeable at every turn.
