 When seeking advice on land management, it is important to use certain professionals. For informational needs regarding management, I recommend contacting your local extension office or state wildlife agency. Either of these organizations will provide you with unbiased and science-based information to answer your questions. For assistance with the hands-on management of your property, you will want to contact a private consultant. Be sure to seek out individuals that are nationally certified wildlife biologists or state registered foresters. These are folks that have met specific educational and work-related requirements to obtain certification. Your extension office should be able to direct you to lists of certified individuals that you can contact. Consultant services will include, but are not limited to, timber cruises, wildlife management plans, herbicide application, and prescribed fires.