Outreach to Southern Colorado Forest Landowners
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is currently reaching out to forest landowners across southern Colorado who are seeking expert guidance and hands-on support in managing their forest lands.
We offer a range of professional forestry services, including:
Custom Forest Management Plans
Forest Thinning & Fuels Reduction
Wildfire Mitigation Planning & Implementation
Timber Sale & Logging Plan Development
Forest Health & Pest Monitoring
Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) & Education
Forest Inventory, Mapping & LiDar Integration
A well-developed forest management plan is essential for landowners who want to take an active, sustainable approach to caring for their land. These plans serve as a roadmap for improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and meeting long-term land goals. They also provide required documentation for financial assistance programs like the Colorado Forest Ag Program and emerging carbon sequestration initiatives.
If you own forested property in southern Colorado and are interested in thinning, wildfire mitigation, or other tailored forestry solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today to learn how we can help you restore forest health and build a stronger land legacy.
Gila Forest Management Expeditionary Program (GFMEP)
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is currently inviting expressions of interest from Non-Industrial Private Forest (NIPF) landowners in and around the Gila National Forest of southwestern New Mexico who are in need of professional forestry support.
Through our Gila Forest Management Expeditionary Program (GFMEP), we offer a range of services including:
🌲 Development of Forest Management Plans (NM Forest Legacy Program)
🩺 Forest Health Assessments
🌿 Implementation of small-acre forest thinning projects
📊 Forest economic analysis
🔥 Post-wildfire recovery and reforestation support following recent wildfires including the 2022 Black Fire and 2025 Trout Fire.
The roots of our company trace back to the Gila region, and we carry a deep commitment to the land and communities that shaped our vision from the beginning. We are actively seeking opportunities to establish a long-term presence in the Gila and across New Mexico—continuing our mission of delivering hands-on, science-based forestry services that restore landscapes and strengthen legacies.
🧭 Professional Forestry Rooted in Your Best Interest
When it comes to managing your land, due diligence matters. From timber sales to long-term stewardship planning, ensuring you have an advocate who works for you—not for a program or policy—is essential.
As members of the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF), we are committed to unbiased, client-first forestry. We don’t represent government agencies or promote political agendas—we represent your interests and provide science-based, market-informed guidance to help you make the best decisions for your land.
If you're navigating complex options or simply want a second opinion, we’re here to help with integrity, transparency, and expertise.
🌲 Forestry Assistance Available for Northern New Mexico Landowners
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is now offering specialized forest management services for private landowners across northern New Mexico.
With deep regional experience and a foundation in science-based, client-focused forestry, we provide tailored support for those looking to actively manage, restore, and protect their forested properties.
Ongoing Work Within the Zapata Subdivision
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is proud to have partnered with the residents of the Zapata Homeowners Association, located near Great Sand Dunes National Park, for the past six years. During this time, we’ve had the opportunity to complete a wide range of forestry projects, including:
Forest thinning for hazardous fuels reduction
Timber stand improvement (TSI) treatments
Wildfire mitigation strategies
Forest health assessments
Hazard tree identification and removal
We extend our sincere thanks to the Zapata HOA community for their ongoing trust and support. We look forward to continuing our shared efforts to promote forest health, safety, and resilience throughout the subdivision.
Legacy Forest Management — Proudly Veteran-Owned
Veterans Day 2024
Legacy Forest Management, LLC was founded by Tyrell “Ty” Mares, a proud U.S. Army Infantry veteran who served with the 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado, from 2008 to 2012. Ty’s experience during the Afghanistan War shaped not only his character but also the core values upon which this company stands.
The enduring principles of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage—instilled during military service—are the foundation of our mission and guide every project we take on.
On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and recommit ourselves to the standards that define both our history and our daily work in the forests of the American West.
🌲 Calling All Forest Landowners in Central Colorado
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is reaching out to private landowners in Gunnison, Lake, Chaffee, and surrounding counties who are interested in improving the health, safety, and resilience of their forested properties.
We offer a full range of professional forestry services, including:
Custom Forest Management Plans
Thinning and Fuels Reduction for wildfire mitigation
Forest Health & Pest Monitoring
Timber Sale & Logging Plan Development
Forest Inventory & Mapping
If you're looking to actively manage your land, reduce wildfire risk, or pursue conservation and cost-share opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to restore forest health and protect your legacy on the land.
🌲 Forest Stewardship Opportunities in the White Mountains & Mogollon Rim
Legacy Forest Management, LLC is reaching out to private landowners in the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim region who are looking to take proactive steps to protect and improve their forested properties.
From dense ponderosa pine stands to fire-scarred slopes, these high-elevation forests are vital to local ecology, water resources, and property value—but they also face increasing pressures from drought, wildfire, and insect outbreaks.
We offer trusted, boots-on-the-ground forestry services designed to meet your goals, including:
Wildfire Mitigation & Forest Thinning
Custom Forest Management Plans
Timber Sale Planning & Forest Health Assessments
Post-Wildfire Recovery & Reforestation
Whether you're looking to improve access, reduce fuel loads, or simply better understand your forest’s health, we provide science-based guidance, practical solutions, and ACF-aligned consulting that puts landowner interests first.
Let’s work together to build healthier forests and protect the legacy of your land. Contact us today to get started.
