Quality Forest Plan Management
Quality Forest Plan Management
(517) 403-3005Our Timber Buyers
Richard Service
Richard Service grew up on a farm near Clinton Michigan, where his family had originally settled in 1832. He attended Michigan State University, where he studied general agriculture, and took some forestry courses. Richard started his venture into the forestry business as a junior in high school. wanting to purchase some walnut trees, so he went to the Clinton High School library to try to determine figuring board footages in trees. His first purchase was for 5 walnut trees, and the price was $150. Upon discussing the price with Mr. Leo Robison, he stated "I thought that other guy that gave me a price was a little low?" This made Richard apprehensive that he had paid too much. But the transaction was profitable, and that was the beginning of what would turn into the writing of over 10,000 timber contracts during his forming (1972) and building of Tri-County Logging/Hardwoods of Michigan. Many timber owners have had him or his representatives harvest timber on their woodlands two and three times during the 42 years that he owned and managed the company.
John Binegar
John Binegar brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to sustainable forestry practices with a career spanning over three decades. For over 35 years, John's dedication and skill saw him advancing through various positions in the industry. His efforts were instrumental in securing over 10,000 forestry contracts, reflecting his significant impact on the industry. In 2023, John took on the role of Vice-President of Forestry Management Services, a locally owned company led by Richard Service since 2014. This company, known for its conservative management and selective harvesting principles, aligns perfectly with John's values and expertise in promoting sustainable forestry practices.
Joe Varga
Joe Varga has been in the logging industry since he graduated from high school. He’s spent the past 34 years as a logging expert. Joe works with landowners and loggers to coordinates the process for harvesting the trees on the land. He develops a log harvesting plan, examines and marks the trees, and makes sure they’re cut to length and sorted by grade. Joe also coordinates the transport of the logs.
Experienced Michigan Loggers
With nearly fifty years of experience, Forestry Management Services brings professionalism and integrity to every job. Experienced in Sustainable Forestry Practices, we were named Logger of the Year by the Michigan Forestry Association and procure several million board feet of timber annual. Based in Cement City, Michigan, FMS harvests woodlots of 10 acres or more across the state. Our forward-thinking approach enhances your renewable resource for years to come.
FMS maintains the highest values by treating each of our employees, vendors, and customers with integrity and respect through honesty and fairness building lasting relationships.