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Forested Estate Planning and Land Stewardship on Vancouver Island
Forested estate planning helps owners of private forested land decide how to manage it for ecological health, biodiversity and enjoyment. Oakstead Tree & Property Care plans and stewards forested estates around Greater Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula and the Cowichan Valley, led by Jon, whose background is in ecosystem-based forest stewardship.
In plain words
Oakstead helps owners of private forest land plan how to care for it. Goals can include healthy habitat, more wildlife and enjoying the land. Jon leads this work.
Are you the owner of a forested estate? If you’re seeking a land planner or a manager to steward the land, call Jon.
Do you want to create a well-managed ecological paradise rich in biodiversity?
Do you want to improve the condition of your second growth forest by managing for Old Growth forest structure?
Do you need help with deciding how to select trees for removal and in doing so, enhance the ecological condition of your forest?
Perhaps you wish to construct trails and natural history interpretation for forest visitors. All these are good reasons to have Jon over for a coffee to discuss your vision. Forest Estate planning is Jon’s biggest strength and draws on his entire lifetime of experience in the field of Ecosystem-Based Forest Stewardship.
Forested Estates: frequently asked questions
Who can help me manage my forested property near Victoria?
Oakstead Tree & Property Care offers land planning and stewardship for forested estates around Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. Forest estate planning is Jon's greatest strength, drawing on a lifetime of experience in ecosystem-based forest stewardship.
Can a second-growth forest be managed toward old-growth structure?
Yes, that is one common goal of forested estate planning. Careful decisions about which trees to keep and which to remove can improve the condition of a second-growth forest and move it toward old-growth structure while enhancing biodiversity.
How do I choose which trees to remove from my woodlot?
Selecting trees for removal should improve, not harm, the ecological condition of your forest. Oakstead helps you decide which trees to take out based on your goals, the health of the stand and its habitat value, as part of an overall estate plan.
Can Oakstead plan trails on a forested estate?
Yes. Planning trails and natural history interpretation for visitors is part of forested estate planning. The best first step is to have Jon over for a coffee to talk through your vision for the land.
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We respond to every request. Serving the Saanich Peninsula, Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley.