BENJAMIN MOORE
Haughton
Summary
Expert in forestry operations, integrating GIS and drone services for precise timber assessments and reforestation planning. Strong background in budget management and client relations, with a commitment to sustainable practices and educational outreach in local communities.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Forester
Muslow Forestry, Inc.
Bossier City
10.2020 - 07.2026
- Oversaw reforestation projects, collaborating with LDAF and NRCS programs to ensure compliance and success.
- Performed ArcGIS mapping and drone mapping to support timber appraisals, layout, and reforestation planning.
- Prepared timber estimates and administered lump-sum and pay-as-cut sales; tracked harvest progress and revenues.
- Provided drone services for mapping, stand assessments, and post-harvest documentation.
- Cultivated client relationships, coordinated sales efforts, and provided transparent project updates.
- Administered hunting lease agreements and monitored for compliance.
- Managed Individual Tree Farm Certifications for landowners.
- Developed educational materials on sustainability and forestry best management practices, enhancing community awareness and engagement.
Associate Forester
Roy O Martin
Chopin
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed fee-logger quota and supervised logger performance to maintain compliance with operational standards.
- Conducted harvest audits to ensure adherence to contract terms and best management practices.
- Built and managed harvest budgets, tracking expenses to optimize resource allocation for rock/road projects.
- Led regular safety meetings and reinforced on-site best practices.
- Managed mill contracts and coordinated deliveries to meet production targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2017
Skills
- GIS
- Drone Services
- Timber Appraisal
- Harvest budgeting
- Excel
- Contract Negotiation
- Safety compliance
- Management
- Team leadership
- Client Relations
- Community Engagement
- Sustainability Standards
- Problem Solving
Certification
- SAF Certification 2021-Present
- ATFS Inspector 2020-Present
- LDAF Certified Prescribed Burn Manager 2018-Present
- FAA Part 107 Certificate 2019-Present
Accomplishments
- 2023 SAF Young Forester Leadership Award
- North Louisiana SAF Vice Chair 2021-2022
- North Louisiana SAF Chair 2023-2025
Timeline
Consulting Forester
Muslow Forestry, Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2026
Associate Forester
Roy O Martin
07.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Louisiana Tech University