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Mission Statement
To wisely manage, conserve, and utilize our shared natural resources for the benefit of not only economic returns but also to the perpetual existence of our forests and the life within them using scientifically-based and ecologically-sound forest and habitat management principles.
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Heritage Habitat & Forestry, LLC is a natural resources management and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Ohio, with field offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, serving landowner clients throughout the broader Appalachia and Midwest region.
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Capability StatementWe provide professional forest management planning, sustainable timber sales and operations management, wildlife habitat enhancement, forestry financial analyses, and hunting-lease administration to balance ecological health and financial returns.
We also offer comprehensive forest carbon credit services, covering inventory, audit, verification, and market placement, alongside expert consultation, data quality assurance, and client training to support sustainable resource stewardship.
We are excited to announce our new nationwide division, HH&F Geospatial & Data Solutions. Leveraging advanced geospatial technologies—including LiDAR mapping, hyperspectral imaging, drone surveys, and GIS analytics—we now deliver high-resolution terrain and vegetation assessments, individual tree analyses, watershed and hydrological mapping, land-use and cover classification, and environmental impact assessments.
Founded and led by Certified Forester Anthony F. Pappas, the team ensures science-backed strategies and cutting-edge remote-sensing tools maximize timber value, enhance biodiversity, and secure long-term forest sustainability.
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Meet The Team
Anthony F. Pappas,
CF, RPF
Owner, Lead Consultant
- B.S. in Forest Resources Management, West Virginia University
- Ducks Unlimited; Ohio State Campaign Committee Volunteer
- FAA Licensed Drone Pilot
- FCC Amateur Radio; KF8FIZ
- Registered Professional Forester; Arkansas (#1536), West Virginia (#805)
- Society of American Foresters; Certified Forester #35802
- US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Technical Service Provider #20-23162 (KY, OH, PA, WV)
- West Virginia Land & Mineral Owners Association; Membership Committee Chairman
- West Virginia University, Davis College School of Natural Resources;
Life Alumni Association Member
Anthony F. Pappas, a Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester (CF) and a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), is the founder of Heritage Habitat & Forestry, LLC and a strategic natural resources manager with over a decade of comprehensive experience. He is the architect of the firm’s “Data-to-Ground” methodology, an approach that systematically validates advanced geostatistical models with rigorous, on-the-ground fieldwork.
A graduate of West Virginia University’s forestry program (B.S., Magna Cum Laude) and currently pursuing an M.S. in Forestry with a Graduate Certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis, Mr. Pappas specializes in the complex computational analysis essential for modern natural resource challenges. His expertise includes leveraging Bayesian statistics and machine learning algorithms (e.g., MaxEnt, Random Forest) to model carbon sequestration dynamics across vast landscapes, integrating large-scale datasets such as FIA to drive predictive accuracy.
As the leader of an integrated ecological consultancy firm, Mr. Pappas translates this sophisticated data into measurable outcomes for clients across the country. He created the firm’s geospatial arm – HH&F Geospatial & Data Solutions – which utilizes LiDAR, hyperspectral imagery, drone analysis, and artificial intelligence to conduct high-resolution terrain and vegetation analyses, modeling critical variables like soil characteristics, elevation, and slope to predict carbon storage and optimize ecological health, for example. The ecosystem analytical arm – Heritage Ecosystem Partners – provides critical validation and verification services for leading global carbon developers. His direct experience includes overseeing initial plot installation, five-year remeasurements, and field audits essential for GHG inventories and project verification. By authoring over 500 forest management plans he ensures that all on-the-ground activities are optimized to serve the critical nexus of geospatial data, ecological health, and financial returns, securing long-term value and sustainability for clients across more than 20 states.
By applying these advanced analytical capabilities to ecological management, Mr. Pappas ensures that every strategic decision is rooted in a powerful combination of scientific integrity and practical, real-world application.
Emma Clark, CCFT
Regional Consultant, Forest Technician
- A.A.S. in Wildlife Resources Management, Hocking College
- Society of American Foresters, Candidate Certified Forestry Technician
Emma Clark, a Society of American Foresters (SAF) Candidate Certified Forest Technician (CCFT), is our Regional Consultant for the Ohio and Pennsylvania region. With over three years of experience, she has provided technical service with recommendations of sustainable forest management practices to more than 200 large and small forest/mixed land-use property landowners throughout rural and Appalachian Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
A graduate of Hocking College's Wildlife Resources Program, Ms. Clark integrates her comprehensive Appalachian ecology background with silvicultural management of forest communities. Her expertise includes a functional understanding of forest, grassland, aquatic, and mixed-use/agricultural land uses, and their simultaneous, mutual relationships with birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and macroinvertebrates of all trophic levels.
As a Regional Consultant, Ms. Clark's knowledge in forestland stewardship spans a wide range of aspects. She has extensive experience formulating forest management plans for state, federal, and non-profit applications, as well as independently overseeing all stages of contracted timber sales and forest improvement practices. Ms. Clark has also executed several phases of IFM carbon credit projects, including permanent plot establishment, inventory, verification, and data collection analysis. She provides standby remote and field support for any and all client-property needs on an individualized basis. Her geospatial and remote analysis toolkit includes advanced competency in ESRI ArcGIS, where she routinely creates high-quality cartographic deliverables from varying data models.
Rachel Brock, CCF
Associate Consultant, Forest Technician
- B.S. in Forestry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Society of American Foresters, Candidate Certified Forester Technician
Rachel Brock is a 2024 graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in Forestry and a concentration in restoration and conservation science. She is committed to sustainable land management through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating ecology, soil science, watershed management, wildlife and forestry. She is passionate about silviculture and enjoys working with landowners to develop management strategies that align with their goals.
Forest/GIS Technician Intern
Senior Forester
Why Choose Us?
Forest management is not just about timber production or earning income. Forest management is about making conscientious decisions that will improve the long-term sustainability of our shared natural resources. Managing timber is important, but so is managing pollinator habitat, riparian zones, & other non-timber forest resources.
Membership Organizations
Heritage Habitat & Forestry is a proud member of the following organizations
Our office locations
Our expert team is ready to assist you with all your forest management needs. We proudly serve landowners across Central Appalachia from our three conveniently located offices located in:
