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Qualifications of Jeffrey A. Olson
Technical Services Forester/ Certified General Appraiser (WI, MN, MI) |
| Education: |
University of Wisconsin - Stevens
Point
Bachelor of Science - Forest Administration, May 1988. |
| Employment: |
May 1988 to Present. |
| Experience: |
Appraisals:
Serves as a staff appraiser. Past and current projects include
federal/industrial land exchanges, large industrial land disposals
and acquisitions, conservation easement appraisals, and work for
state agencies throughout the Midwest.
Aerial Photo Mapping and Interpretation:
Aerial photo interpretation using black and white, true color, and
color-infrared photography on traditional 9 inch by 9 inch prints
and digital format. Projects located in the Midwest total over one
million acres. Also experienced in taking small format aerial photography.
Forest Inventory and Cruising:
Field supervising forester with cruising experience on projects totaling
over 1,000,000 acres for state, federal, and industrial clients.
Performs check cruising duties on various inventories.
Forest Management Planning and Timber Sale Preparation and Administration:
Trained to perform all private forestland management tasks including
initial land inspections, creating management plans, and implementing
plans. Also responsible for assisting in planning and directing forest
management activities. Duties include developing silvicultural prescriptions,
property line delineation, timber marking, and timber sale supervision.
Highway and Utility Right-of-Way Acquisition:
Trained to perform every phase of the acquisition process including
market studies, landowner meetings and negotiations, and assisting
in damage appraisals.
Expert Testimony:
Appeared as an expert witness, testifying on tree removals as derived
from aerial photo interpretation in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Worked
on several other timber and forest management projects settled prior
to court. |
| Licenses and Memberships: |
Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser #1502
Michigan Certified General Appraiser #1201073492
Minnesota Certified General Appraiser #40064309
Society of American Foresters
Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF)
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Steigerwaldt
Land Services, Inc.