Forestry professional in the field

About Upstate New York Forestry Services

Over 15 years of dedicated service to Upstate New York landowners, providing expert timber sales and forestry management.

Your Forestry Consultant

Scottie Hatch is a professional consulting forester who represents landowners in timber sales—not the logging companies buying your timber. With a forestry degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and certification as a NYS Cooperating Forester, Scottie brings scientific expertise and market knowledge to every timber transaction.

Based in Corning, NY, Scottie has spent over 15 years helping Upstate New York landowners maximize the value of their forest resources. As your consultant, Scottie's job is to ensure you receive fair market value for your timber while protecting your property from damage and ensuring quality work.

Unlike logging companies that want to buy your timber as cheaply as possible, Scottie works exclusively for you. Through competitive bidding, professional timber cruising, and harvest supervision, Scottie ensures you get the highest price and best service possible.

Every project begins with a free property assessment. Scottie personally walks your land, evaluates your timber, discusses your goals, and provides honest recommendations—with no obligation to proceed.

Scottie Hatch, owner of Upstate New York Forestry Services, in professional safety gear in forest

Our Values

The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to Upstate New York landowners.

Integrity

I provide honest timber assessments and work exclusively for you—not the logging companies.

Expertise

Forestry degree from SUNY ESF, NYS Cooperating Forester certification, and 15+ years of professional experience.

Your Advocate

I represent your interests in all negotiations and ensure logging contractors deliver quality work.

Our Work in Action

See our professional equipment and forestry operations throughout Upstate New York.

Forestry skidder navigating hillside terrain during timber harvest operation
Scottie Hatch, owner of Upstate New York Forestry Services, in professional safety gear
Heavy-duty log forwarder with full load of quality timber
Yellow excavator performing site preparation and excavation work
CAT bulldozer clearing hillside terrain for forestry road
CAT bulldozer with blade doing site preparation work
Arbor Elan feller buncher harvesting timber in forest
Forestry skidder extracting logs from dense woodland
Professional logging processor with hydraulic grapple
Professional excavator equipment used for forestry operations
Forestry equipment carefully extracting logs from dense woodland
Impressive stack of harvested timber ready for market
Freshly harvested logs stacked at collection point
Close-up of forestry grapple securing large diameter log
Active logging operation site with professional crew and equipment

Why Landowners Choose Professional Representation

Higher Timber Prices

Competitive bidding among multiple qualified buyers ensures you receive fair market value—typically 20-40% more than selling directly.

Protection From Damage

Performance bonds and professional oversight ensure contractors complete all work properly and leave your property in excellent condition.

Expert Guidance

Science-based silviculture ensures the right trees are harvested, protecting your forest's long-term health and value.

No Hidden Costs

Consulting fees are transparent and almost always paid by the buyer—you get professional representation at little to no cost.

Ready to Maximize Your Timber Value?

Schedule a free on-site timber assessment with Scottie Hatch. With 15 years of experience, we'll help you understand your property's true potential.