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About the Company

Urstadt Land & Timber, LLC

We act as professional agents for our clients, making sure their objectives are well understood while we advance their goals with precision. We believe effective consulting depends on a comprehensive foundation: clear communication and expectations, strong academics, quality experience and knowledge of forestry operations, silviculture, the financial considerations, ecological understanding, and civic development.

We believe in hard, meaningful work and have deep experience delivering accurate results in exceptionally difficult terrain. Above all, we are committed to professional integrity and responsible forest stewardship—supporting productive landscapes, healthy ecosystems, and lasting economic opportunity.

About the Founder

John Urstadt

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering, Oregon State University (2012)
– Emphasis in road system and logging design, hydrology, and forest economics
– Integrated coursework in engineering, silviculture, resource management, and sustainable forestry

Experience:
Over 17 years of professional experience in forestry.
– Past roles with Washington Department of Natural Resources, Idaho Department of State Lands, and the Bureau of Land Management

John currently oversees each project and leads a growing team of professionals. He brings significant expertise in adaptive forest management, timber valuation, timber harvest management, and the establishment and long-term care of forest stands. His well-rounded background enables him to serve both industrial and non-industrial landowners with a practical, results-driven approach. He regularly draws on his professional network to help private landowners access high-quality, cost-effective forest management services.

Additional Qualifications:
– Fundamentals of Oregon Land Surveying Certificate
– Oregon Real Estate Broker License (expired)

View our Testimonials

Tom H.

Oregon Small Woodland Owner

“Excellent work with the Timber Harvest! We appreciated the professional quality and attention to detail. The estimate was accurate, but we did even better than the projection! The logger did a great job, and in the end we were happy with the results.”

Bob T.

Washington Small Woodland Owner

“ULT was needed for estate planning and timely with the work. Very helpful with our questions. Very professional. Couldn’t have asked for better.”

Sharlene H.

Oregon Small Woodland Owner

“Again, thank you for your prompt professional service and continued work on the property. We were threatened with citations if we did not get the property into reforestation compliance. Thankfully, your plan met the State’s requirements”

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Log Buyer

“The sale cut out at over 1MMbf. Your cruise was 99% accurate by volume, and you were close on the pole percentages as well.”

Robert T.

Oregon Small Woodland Owner

“I am happy with the job. You were thorough with the appraisal. No complaints.”

Jonothan O.

Oregon Small Woodland Owner

“Thanks for the assistance in converting the Ranch into forestland. It was a difficult job, but we pulled it off.”

Jim M.

Timber Cruiser, PNW

“I’ve cruised a lot of timber with John. He’s proven to be fast and accurate.”

Hunter B.

Oregon Real Estate Broker

“Your knowledge of timberland investment is impressive. My clients were very pleased with the timber evaluation. We’re looking forward to future collaborations. Thank you.”