Maps and management plans | Know Your Forest

Managing your forest effectively starts with a solid plan. Whether you’re developing your first forest management plan, exploring certification programs to showcase your commitment to sustainability or using mapping tools to better understand your land, there are resources available that can help you achieve these goals.

Explore the sections below to find guidance, tools and inspiration to help develop or improve your forest management plan to meet your goals and care for your forest sustainably:

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Forest management planning

A detailed forest management plan helps you learn about your forest and develop or refine a course of action for the future.

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What’s in a plan?

A lot goes into a forest management plan, from county tax information to maps to certification requirements.

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Management plan templates

You don’t have to start from scratch. Templates are available to guide you through the process of creating your own forest management plan.

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Oak-associated landscape planning

Do you have oak trees on your forestland? Find resources in this section for making management decisions and writing plans to support the oak habitats on your property.

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Forest certification

Pursuing third-party forest certification is an entirely voluntary way to showcase your commitment to using sustainable forestry practices on your property.

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Mapping resources and tools

An accurate property map is one of the most useful parts of your forest management plan.