OFTL

[Smawgunner2]

Apparently ODNR is not doing free management plans anymore. Ours is expiring and they’re given us a list of consultants to call. Our rep couldn’t say what they charge but said it’ll pay for itself in about 2 years which means it’s Gonna cost us about 4 grand. What a crock of shit. How much money is the date savings here…it has to be enormous. Anyone experienced this yet?

 

[mrbighorns]

That sucks, i just our self recertification and they didn’t mention that anywhere. I still have 5or 6 until i need a new one. What BS.

 

[Smawgunner2]

That sucks, i just our self recertification and they didn’t mention that anywhere. I still have 5or 6 until i need a new one. What BS.

I did talk to my neighbor who has about 120 acres. His was only 800 bucks so I feel better about that.

 

[mrbighorns]

Good to know thanks, we have 110. Still BS

 

[LonewolfNopack]

Hopefully you can find a private consulting forester in your area to do the plan for you. They are hard to come by in some parts of the state, at least ones that are readily available.

 

[HE>I]

I'm entering my property into CAUV, slightly different than OFTL. Had a private forester, who's done a number of local properties, perform an assessment and he's currently writing the management plan. Cost $700 but will save me $1500 a year.

 

[switchhitter]

I’m in CAUV also my last assessment cost 500.00 it is good for 10 years

 

[gjs4]

I had the free one which was great. I also have had a paid one- great local guy for us; Ben Robinson, Switchback Forestry- and was pretty blown away. It can also be art of NRCS EQUIP and paid for 100%. Shoot me a message if you have questions but I am thrilled with the walk, plan and approach. Crazy smart guy, super knowledgeable and a hunter.

 

[Smawgunner2]

I had the free one which was great. I also have had a paid one- great local guy for us; Ben Robinson, Switchback Forestry- and was pretty blown away. It can also be art of NRCS EQUIP and paid for 100%. Shoot me a message if you have questions but I am thrilled with the walk, plan and approach. Crazy smart guy, super knowledgeable and a hunter.

My neighbor recommended him. Do you have his contact info?

 

[gjs4]

yessir- had others recommend him to me as well. He has good rapport with the local biologists, forestry folks and the NRCS if working with them as well.
740 504-4785

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