The Forestry Project Podcast

Ep. 4: Forest Management Plans with Dr. Adam Maggard

March 06, 2023 Jace McCauley Episode 4
Ep. 4: Forest Management Plans with Dr. Adam Maggard
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The Forestry Project Podcast
Ep. 4: Forest Management Plans with Dr. Adam Maggard
Mar 06, 2023 Episode 4
Jace McCauley

In Episode 4 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss forest management plans with Dr. Adam Maggard. Dr. Maggard is an Associate Professor at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. He teaches classes on forest management and specializes in the economic aspect of forest management and planning and optimizing the use of forest resources.  

Jace and Dr. Maggard begin the episode by discussing why landowners own land and what common land management goals are. Then discuss important considerations for landowners when deciding the goals that they want to manage toward. They then discuss how management plans can help provide a road map for landowners to achieve those goals. Lastly, Dr. Maggard urges landowners to get to know their property, engage with organizations and the community, and seek professional assistance. 

If you have forestland that you want to start managing, a management plan is the best tool you can have. If you want to learn more about management plans and how they can help you, listen to this podcast episode. 

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In Episode 4 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss forest management plans with Dr. Adam Maggard. Dr. Maggard is an Associate Professor at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. He teaches classes on forest management and specializes in the economic aspect of forest management and planning and optimizing the use of forest resources.  

Jace and Dr. Maggard begin the episode by discussing why landowners own land and what common land management goals are. Then discuss important considerations for landowners when deciding the goals that they want to manage toward. They then discuss how management plans can help provide a road map for landowners to achieve those goals. Lastly, Dr. Maggard urges landowners to get to know their property, engage with organizations and the community, and seek professional assistance. 

If you have forestland that you want to start managing, a management plan is the best tool you can have. If you want to learn more about management plans and how they can help you, listen to this podcast episode.