Forestland & Wildlife Management

W. M. Beaty has been maintaining sustainable forests, enhancing habitats, and fostering family legacies since 1969.

Trees in Northern California forest managed by W.M. Beaty in Redding, CA

W. M. Beaty & Associates

W. M. Beaty & Associates, Inc. is committed to growing forests, enhancing habitats, and fostering family legacies. Our services include forest and fuel management, forest inventories, geographic information system mapping, reforestation, and environmental and wildlife management for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. We provide consulting for small private landowners, industrial timber companies, and town, county, state, and federal agencies. Our goal is to conserve the forest legacy for future generations and to grow the environmental, social, and economic benefits of healthy, well-managed forests.

Tree in northern California forest representing forest and fuels management by W.M. Beaty

Forest & Fuels Management

Our forest and fuels management services include timber harvesting planning, forest inventory, and wildfire risk assessment and mitigation. These services help landowners and resource managers better understand and manage the forests and fuels on their property, improving forest health, productivity, and resilience while reducing the risk of wildfire.

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Northern California forest representing forest inventories and GIS mapping services

Forest Inventories & GIS Mapping

We provide forest inventory services that include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to forest stocking growth and yield. With our Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping services, we create detailed maps and spatial data sets that can be used for forest management and planning, land-use planning, and natural resource management.

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Pine tree sapling representing reforestation services by W. M. Beaty

Reforestation Services

Our reforestation services are designed to establish new forests or improve the health and productivity of existing ones. Services include site preparation, planting, and maintenance of newly established forests. To guarantee the success of our efforts, we monitor reforestation progress to ensure the new forest is healthy and sustainable over the long term.

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Spotted owl representing environmental and wildlife services by W.M. Beaty in Redding, CA

Environmental & Wildlife Services

Managing and conserving wildlife, aquatic and botanical resources is vital to sustainable forestry.  Based on our client's needs, our environmental and wildlife services can provide clients with management or restoration plans, habitat evaluations or creative approaches to complex endangered species management.

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To conserve the forest legacy for future generations and to grow the environmental, social, and economic benefits of healthy, well-managed forests.

Collage of images of nature found in northern California forests including squirrels, rivers and pinecones

About Us

Sustainable Forest Management Since 1969. W. M. Beaty & Associates, has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. Our management philosophy is centered around the fundamental fact that trees grow, and we strive to balance economic returns on private land investments while maintaining the resources found in healthy forests, such as soils, watershed processes, and wildlife habitat. Our dedication to sustainable forestry and environmental stewardship is demonstrated through our compliance with state and federal laws and private landowner's objectives. With decades of experience managing forestlands, we excel at developing long-term planning solutions that provide lasting financial benefits for our clients.

Our Philosophy

 

Integrity

Our commitment to providing honest, ethical, and trustworthy forestry and wildlife services is rooted in our belief that the future of sustainable forests and thriving wildlife is in our hands.

Professionalism

We are committed to delivering the highest level of service and excellence in everything we do. We treat every client and project with the care and professionalism they deserve.

Service

We are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with our clients built on trust, integrity, service, and a shared passion for forestry and wildlife.