SOUTHERN REGIONAL OUTSTANDING Tree Farmers of the Year Glenn and Scarlet Riley
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lenn and Scarlett Riley’s Tree Farm story is one of remembering the past and looking forward to future generations. While their management objectives include wood, water, wildlife, and recreation, their primary intent is sharing. Sharing the knowledge and resources of their Tree Farm in the Barnes Community of Henry County with their family and community Everyone from elementary students to forestry professionals has benefited from their generosity. The Riley’s have a hands on approach to management, taking on tasks such as prescribed burns and building roads. They are proud to practice sustainable forestry, benefiting both wood production and wildlife habitat. The Riley’s timber management includes uneven aged loblolly, longleaf, and bottom land hardwood. Regular prescribed burning and thinning are utilized to maintain a healthy forests. In addition to managing for game species with wildlife openings, the Riley’s also manage their property for non-game species. A great example of their commitment to this includes marking all gopher tortoise burrows on the property and leaving areas open for habitat. Stream side management zones are evident throughout the property, and the Riley’s are careful to follow state BMP’s when harvesting and constructing and maintaining the roads and firelanes throughout the Tree Farm. Mr. Riley takes pride in learning all he can about sustainable forest management. He takes time to visit with forestry professionals and read publications, which has enabled him to identify and do most of his management himself. The Riley’s are a great example to other landowners, and are willing to share their knowledge and experience with all. They are a Tree Farm Family. As the 2017 Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, the Riley’s are currently in the running to win the American Tree Farm System National Tree Farmer of the Year. You can learn more about the Riley’s and VOTE for them here: www.treefarmsystem.org/2017-otfy
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CHOCTAW LAND & TIMBER Timber • Harvesting • Trucking • Reforestation
BROCK MAY Hamilton, AL 205.952.9369
850-951-0630 info@choctawlandandtimber.com
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