Creating a woodland that you want can be very involved. Much depends on your wants and needs and the condition and capability of the woodland as it exists. Foresters are uniquely qualified by training and experience to help landowners sort through ideas and help decide what can and should be done.
Landowners can have varied objectives for their woodlands.
Hunting Recreation Should management of the timber be involved, whether for wildlife habitat or purely for income, a forester can see that you achieve the desired outcome while protecting other features of the forest like nearby streams. This link will present some basic information on woodlot management, things to consider when hiring a consultant, and the ability to search an online database of consulting foresters offering services in Ohio .