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In 1978, David Warner left his Illinois farm community for West Virginia�s mountains where he has worked in forestry ever since. David is a consulting forester and sole owner of TimberLand Consulting (TLC), based in Hampshire County. Prior to forming TLC in 1989, his eight years in the forest industry and five years with the West Virginia Division of Forestry provided a background in hardwood markets and forest management, complementing his dedication to improving our forest resources. His experience and knowledge accompany his love of the outdoors and commitment to practicing good forestry. David served on the WV Board of Registration for Foresters for five years and was President in 2003-2004. A long-standing member of the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters, he is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the WV Chapter. He is serving his fifth term as president of the Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust, protecting forest and farmland of eastern West Virginia from excessive development and fragmentation. David is also a private pilot and enjoys flying over the area for the unique perspective and simply for the fun of it. Other hobbies include canoeing, camping, and hiking. David lives with his wife and two children on their woodland in Hampshire County. |
Most interesting professional project: preparing the long-range forest management and farm plan on 5,000-acres of the Capon Springs and Farms Resort, Capon Springs, West Virginia.
Most interesting non-professional jobs:
Participating in a professional exchange program in Perth, Australia as a guest of Rotary International. Flying over local rivers and lakes to determine fishing pressure and taking people flying over the area to get aerial photographs. Assisting the Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust with securing large conservation easements to permanently protect
farms and forests from development.
Employment Experience
Owner of TimberLand Consulting, involved in forest
management, timber inventory, sales,
appraisals, and other forestry activities since 1989
WV Division of Forestry, Hampshire County Service Forester, Romney, West Virginia
Coastal Lumber Company, Lumber Sales Manager, WV area, Buckhannon, West Virginia
Appalachian Timber Services, Wood Procurement Manager, Sutton, West Virginia
Moss-American Treating Plant, Asst. Treatment supervisor, Indianapolis Indiana
Environmental Education Coordinator, Jackson Co. S&WCD, Murphysboro, Illinois
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Professional Associations Society of American Foresters, member since 1983 Association of Consulting Foresters, full member ACF West Virginia Chapter, charter member & Vice Chair West Virginia Forestry Association, member since 1985 Forest Landowner workshop instructor National Woodland Owners Association, member Tree Farm Association, certified tree farm inspector Community Involvement TimberLand Consulting partners with Hampshire High School to help train students interested in forestry, providing work-based experience and works with the career training faculty in natural resource fields. He donated a forest management plan for the Hampshire High School Forest and helped facilitate a deer exclusion fence demonstration area there. Warner is also a member of the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce, served on the Comprehensive Planning Committee, and continues to remain actively involved in his community. |
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| Steven D. Mills is currently enrolled at Pennsylvania State University working on a Master�s Degree in Forestry. He holds a BS degree in Fisheries Management with minors in Biology and Forestry from Frostburg State University. Originally from New Jersey, Steve loves the Appalachian Mountains and their forests. In his spare time he enjoys hiking with his dog Daisy, hunting, fishing, photography, and backpacking. He has also logged solo time piloting sailplanes. Steve has worked with TLC for three years.
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