Kraig Jones Updated:06/2023

Shady Oak Plantation is an independent forestry consulting firm specializing in providing custom forest management and wildlife habitat services to landowners of all sizes. Our philosophy is to focus on providing personalized service to our clients, and we pride ourselves in designing land management solutions to reach each individual clients' goals. Whether you wish to manage your land to produce maximum timber revenue as a financial investment, to provide exceptional wildlife habitat and a sportsman's paradise, or to restore a healthy native ecosystem with abundant opportunities to enjoy the land's natural beauty, we can design innovative management strategies customized for your specific objectives.
We have extensive experience in forestry and wildlife management, and are able to provide a multitude of services including: timber sale assistance, site preparation and reforestation, conservation cost-share program applications, forest inventories, timber and land appraisals, forest management plans, property mapping, harvest scheduling, environmental services, wildlife habitat management, hunt lease administration, and boundary line maintenance for both large and small timberland owners.
Education:
Bachelor's of Science in Forestry
Auburn University
Class of 2006
Experience:
President - Independent Forestry Consultant
Shady Oak Plantation, LLC
Vidalia, GA
2019-current
Consulting Forester
American Forest Management, Inc.
Vidalia, Georgia
2015-2019
Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFA) Senior Forester
Florida Forest Service
Volusia County, Florida
2007-2015
State Lands Forester
Florida Division of Forestry
Tiger Bay State Forest
2006-2007


Contact Kraig Jones

 

Contact Kraig Jones

Shady Oak Plantation, LLC
Po Box 2283
VIDALIA, GA  30475
Phone: 334-313-4870

Service Area

Statewide service provider in:
  • Georgia