The Forestry Bureau has a long history of working with Iowa's private landowners. Our District Foresters have been assisting Iowans in managing and understanding their woodland resources since 1935. Whether you have owned your property for twenty years or twenty minutes our professional foresters can help you evaluate your forest resource and meet your land management objectives. Your forester can assist you in improving your woodland for wildlife, recreation, water quality, and/or wood fiber production.

If you are considering a planting project, your forester can assist with planning and help you avoid some common mistakes that can doom young plantings.

Browse through the following sample management plans to see what types of information your District Forester can provide you following a site visit.

• Sample Plan 1 (pdf)
• Sample Plan 2 (pdf)
• Sample Plan 3 (pdf)
• Sample Plan 4 (pdf)

Browse through the information below and then contact your District Forester to begin your own personal forest stewardship adventure. Contact Your District Forester Forester's Advice Forest Legacy Program Cost Share Programs Bureau of Forestry Technical Guidelines (pdf) Forest Health Publications Bonded Timber Buyers Consulting Forester and Forestry Services List (pdf) Woodland Soil Suitabilty Information (pdf) Sample Contract for Selling Timber (pdf)

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