Wildlife Habitat Management
Actively managaging wildlife habitat takes a lot of work. Savvy property owners know that with owning land comes stewardship responsibility. With that comes a lot of hard work. Backbreaking work that can take a lot more time than you have available. That's where we come in. We do the work so you can have more time to actually enjoy your property. Active management is a continuous process and a commitment to delayed gratification. The best time to start active management unfortunately was at least 10 years ago. The next best time is to start now!
Habitat and Property Management Services:
○ Wildlife Habitat, Food, and Cover ○
○ Invasive Species Management ○
○ Tree and Shrub Planting ○
○ Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) ○
○ Access and Border Maintenance ○
○ General Property/Camp Upkeep ○
○ Hunting and Wild Edibles Consulting ○
○ Wildlife and Trespass Monitoring Solutions ○
Forest habitat work is available roughly in the mid-Atlantic within a 4 hour drive of State College, PA and exact availability is dependent on the size of the project.
We are woods people to our core. We have a diverse background with over 25 years experience across Pennsylvania and the region, extensively performing habitat projects, and even enjoying outdoor recreation ourselves when we have a little free time.
Our background allows us to relate to many perspectives and comes from real world experience. Perhaps defining what we are not is helpful. We are not timber harvest consultants, and we are not hunting food plot consultants. We do not consider those a conflict, in fact, we can work alongside or under the direction of both. In fact we highly recommend every timber property employ an independent forestry consultant.
Our primary focus is on the holistic health of the habitat, particularly on promoting conditions for beneficial native species (in contrast to noxious invasives). We are major advocates of shrub and understory species that are keystone wildlife food and cover, but often ignored by timber managers.
We are also big proponents of sustainability and planning. We strive for rotational land management actions geared toward maximum efficient spatial use of acreage and continuous maximum benefit.
Questions about forest property management? Check out our FAQ page, call us, or fill out our Request Form and we will be in touch to schedule a no cost consultation.
CONTACT US
Joe Minich, Owner
Call or text: 814-531-5243
$1,000,000 General Liability Insured
PA HIC# PA190070
Certified Pesticide Applicator BU15466
Ridgeline Outdoor Services LLC
221 W. High St.
Loft 1300
Bellefonte, PA 16823
[no office hours, mail only, please]
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Looking for work?
Ridgeline is looking for great people that love to work outdoors. We need help! Tree or landscaping experience welcome, but not necessary. If you have hustle, resilience, initiative, kindness, and patience, you are our people. Part time jobs and side gigs at $22+ hourly. Give us a call or text today.
We are also looking for co-contractors and subcontractors with design credentials, CDL, or heavy equipment and hauling capabilities that mesh with our work style.