What is Forest Stewardship?
The Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) is a FREE technical service program designed to encourage multiple resource management on private non-industrial forestlands. The FSP is administered through the SC Forestry Commission (SCFC) in cooperation with the SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Clemson Extension Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. FSP encourages wise use of all forest-related activities including timber management, wildlife habitat management, recreation, aesthetics, grazing, and soil and water conservation. |
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Who is eligible
Private landowners who own a minimum of 10 acres, with at least 5 acres of forestland; maximum acreage is not applicable.
Services Provided
- A forestland evaluation conducted by resource professionals.
- A 5 year written management plan tailored specifically to your property, based upon your immediate goals and long-term objectives.
- Subscription to The South Carolina Forest Steward, the official newsletter of South Carolina’s FSP.
- Technical assistance from a Wildlife Biologist and/or a Forester at ANY TIME before, during or after the implementation of your management plan.
- Recognition as a Stewardship Forest through our certification process.
How to Join
Contact your local South Carolina Forestry Commission or Department of Natural Resources Stewardship representative.
| Ron Ferguson Stewardship Forester Piedmont Region 39 General Henderson Rd. Newberry, SC 29108 803-276-0205 rferguson@forestry.state.sc.us |
Clifton McKinney Stewardship Forester Coastal Region 353 Fire Tower Road Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-534-3543 cmckinney@ntinet.com |
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| Lynn LeClair Stewardship Forester Pee Dee Region 113 Forestry Commission Dr. Florence, SC 29501 843-662-5571 lleclain@forestry.state.sc.us |
Leslie Hawkins Stewardship Biologist Statewide 1000 Assembly St. P.O. Box 167 Columbia, SC 29202 803-734-5534 HawkinsL@dnr.sc.gov |
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