Forestry Services
At Steward Link®, we help landowners manage timber as both a natural resource and a long-term investment. From forest management plans to conservation-focused timber sales and disaster loss reporting, our forestry team provides clear guidance, trusted oversight, and access to funding opportunities, so your woods work for you today and for generations to come.
Why Forest Management Matters?
Conservation doesn’t happen by accident, it takes a plan.
A professionally developed Forest Management Plan (FMP) gives landowners a clear roadmap for improving forest health, wildlife habitat, and long-term land value. Each plan is customized to your goals and property conditions, outlining species composition, identifying potential risks, and highlighting opportunities for growth and income.
Whether your timber stand is young, mature, or somewhere in between, we help you align management decisions with available resources, conservation programs, and market opportunities.
Our Forestry Services
Forest Management Plans (FMPs)
Customized, NRCS compliant plans that guide your property’s future.
Timber Inventory & Appraisal
Market-ready inventory and appraisals.
Conservation Timber Sales
Conservation-focused timber sales that balance income, forest health, and future productivity.
Timber Damage & Loss Reports
Accurate reports to document and protect your assets if disaster strikes.
Implementation & Ongoing Support
Implementation support for forest practices and ongoing management.
How Our Process Works
At Steward Link, our goal is to connect every piece of land stewardship: from planning and funding to implementation and long-term management. We start with your goals and build a customized path to help you achieve them.
1. INITIAL CONSULTATION
We discuss your goals, property history, and priorities.
2. FIELD ASSESSMENT
Our forestry team conducts site visits, mapping, and data collection.
3. ANALYSIS & PLANNING
We develop your customized plan, valuation, or report.
4. FUNDING & MARKET ANALYSIS
We connect your forestry work to conservation programs and market opportunities.
5. IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
We help you execute your plan with trusted partners and ongoing guidance.
Why STEWARD LINK®
Our mission at Steward Link® is to make conservation work for you. We take a conservation-first approach to timber management, helping you protect your forest while maximizing available funding opportunities. While many foresters can write a solid management plan or facilitate a transparent timber sale, our team goes further, bringing deep experience in conservation programs and funding to consistently meet and exceed your expectations.
✔ Professional foresters and conservation specialists
✔ Deep experience with USDA, NRCS, State, and Private conservation programs
✔ Integrated funding, planning, and implementation
✔ Transparent timber sales representation
✔ Long-term stewardship mindset
Meet Our Head of Forestry – Bailey Simpson
Bailey Simpson serves as Steward Link’s Head of Forestry, bringing extensive experience in forest management, wildlife habitat development, and conservation planning across the Southeast. He holds a degree in Forestry and Wildlife Management from Mississippi State University and is a Registered Forester in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama with the ability to practice in the following additional states: LA, TN, GA, FL, KY, IL, MO, KS. Prior to joining Steward Link, Bailey worked with both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Mississippi Forestry Commission, managing large-scale timber and habitat projects, coordinating grant-funded initiatives, developing management plans, and working closely with private landowners and public agencies.
With a strong background in prescribed fire, timber cruising and valuation, invasive species control, and hands-on field implementation, Bailey delivers practical, results-driven forestry solutions. He holds multiple certifications in fire management, pesticide application, and emergency response, allowing him to guide projects from planning through execution. At Steward Link, Bailey leads our forestry services with a commitment to responsible stewardship, clear communication, and measurable outcomes, helping landowners improve long-term property value while protecting soil, water, wildlife, and forest resources.
Ready to Maximize the Value of Your Timber?
Whether you’re planning for future harvests, recovering from storm damage, or building a long-term management strategy, our forestry team is ready to help.