Heath Brandner | Big River Forestry
We help you get fair value for your timber-while protecting the land you care about
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Big River Forestry helps family landowners make smart, profitable decisions about their timber without sacrificing the long-term health of their land. Led by consulting forester Heath Brandner, we bring over a decade of hands-on experience in timber sales and forest management. Our approach is simple: clear guidance, ethical forestry, and results you can feel good about for generations.
A Word From Our Forester
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I grew up in Wisconsin, where forests and farmland shaped both my work ethic and my outlook on life. Before I ever cruised timber or marked a stand, I was milking cows, baling hay, and learning the simple lesson that honest work matters—and that people notice when you do things the right way.
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My love for forestry led me to the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where I earned a degree in Forest Administration & Utilization, graduating with Highest Honors. From there, I built my career across the Midwest hardwood industry—managing MFL timber sales, purchasing veneer logs, working with sawmills, and eventually managing export hardwood logistics across multiple states.
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Through all these experiences, one idea kept coming back to me: landowners deserve a forestry partner who is knowledgeable, transparent, and fully committed to their best interests.
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I founded Big River Forestry to be exactly that.
Today, I help landowners understand the true value of their timber, plan responsible harvests, and protect the long-term health of their forests. Every property is unique—and every landowner deserves a forester who treats it like more than a transaction.
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That’s the heart of Big River Forestry.
