MISSION STATEMENT Arkansas Highlands Forest Works, Inc. was formed to provide forest land protection and management planning, implementation, and monitoring services in the Arkansas regional area. SERVICES May Include the following: MANAGEMENT PLANNING Forest Stewardship Management Plans (through AFC) Forest Management Plans (direct with landowner) Mapping (GPS location, Color Aerial Photos, Topo Maps) Photography (Digital) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Timber Volume Estimates (Cruising) Timber Sale Contract Preparation (Layout, Marking, Appraisal,Advertisement,Contract Award,Administration Site Preparation (Subcontractor coordination) Reforestation (Subcontractor coordination) Release/Timber Stand Improvement (Subcontractor) Timber Appraisals (Insect, Fire, Storm, Gas Well Pads, Utility Line & Road easement timber removal) Property Corner and Boundary Location (Coordination of Survey if necessary) Boundary Posting (Signs/Paint) MONITORING Plantation Survival Checks FOREST PROTECTION SERVICES Wildfire Suppression Training (Instruction in NWCG Courses-Client sites or AHFW site) Incident Commander Type II-available for details OTHER SERVICES Environmental Education (Structured courses/field trips) Logistics: Services can be provided to any location in Arkansas or surrounding states. Equipped to be self-sufficient in PowerPoint and Video presentations. Equipped to measure and mark timber. Strengths: Extensive background in public presentations and training students. In timber management,experienced forester in hardwood management but also strong in pine management. Involved with wildfire suppression for over 35 years from basic firefighter to command. Very familiar with federal forestry having worked for the US Forest Service for over 32 years. Fees: Available upon request. Contact: Arkansas Highlands Forest Works, Inc.