About Me
G.E.E.K. — Guidance in Ecology, Economics, and Knowledge
My Name is Kyle Burdick, I'm a licensed forester in eastern Maine. After nearly two decades of managing large tracts of investment, conservation and family forest land, I decided to pursue consulting full time. Career accomplishments include:
Oversight of over 200,000 acres for Maine Timberland
Sold over 1 Million tons of timber, and
Advised on the purchase of over 24,000 acres of forest land.
Managed the first carbon project on commercial timberland in Maine
18 years of managing forest certification programs, including FSC, SFI and Tree Farm.
Licensees and Certifications include:
Maine Forester License, 3582
SAF Certified Forester
Scalers License
Master Pesticide Applicator (Pending)
B.S. Forest Management, University of Maine Orono ‘07
Memberships and Volunteering
Society of American Foresters (Past Maine Chair)
Maine Woodland Owners (Current Board Member)
Outcome Based Forestry (Current Panel Member)
Maine Tree Farm (Past Chair, current inspector and facilitator)
My Past Employment and Projects
Employment:
Downeast Lakes Land Trust, Forester& Contract Forester (7 Years)
Lyme Timber, Contract Forester (9 years)
Baskahegan Company, Woodlands Manager, Vice President, (10 years)
Articles:
MWO Newsletter, Traits of a Good Woods Dog, Pg 6
MWO Newsletter, Forests are Our Passion, Pg 2
MWO Newsletter, Forests as Investments, Pg 2
MWO Newsletter, Real Estate IRA: Part I, Pg 10
MWO Newsletter, Real Estate IRA: Part II, Pg 8
Presentations:
Yale Forest Forum: How Carbon Credits Influence Commercial Forest Management
Maine Woodland Owners Forestry Forum Jan 10th, 2024, Carbon, 1:40-1:54
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, I write Tree Growth Tax, NRCS, Maine WRAP, and Tree Farm Plans. FSC and SFI plans and documentation may also available depending on the project.
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Sometimes! The timber industry is in a tough spot at the moment. Each woodlot has different opportunists, many have none. When I work on harvest projects I charge by the hour for sale preparation and supervision. Contact me for more information.
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Yes!
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Large Landowners often have persistent and ongoing needs. Therefore, each project needs to be evaluated carefully to see if they fit in the Forest GEEK portfolio.