Forest Management in North Central Minnesota
Selective timber harvests that generate income, regenerate your land, and enhance wildlife habitat. DNR-approved Forest Stewardship Plans for SFIA & 2c property tax savings.
Call Erik Eggen — Certified Forester, 35+ years experience: (218) 232-3055
Complete Forest Management Services for Minnesota Landowners
From selective timber harvesting and wildlife habitat enhancement to SFIA tax savings and DNR-approved stewardship plans — everything you need to manage your forest wisely.
Forestry Consulting
Timber Harvesting
Wildlife Management
Tax Programs
Erik Eggen Your Local Forest Manager
Erik Eggen earned his B.S. in Forest Management from the University of Montana in 1988 and has spent over 35 years managing private forests across Northern and Central Minnesota. Raised in Moose Lake, MN in a family forestry business, he later studied silviculture in Germany's Black Forest, worked for Weyerhaeuser and Blandin Paper, and has been owner of Timberlane Forestry since 1988.
Every year Erik writes 50+ DNR-approved Forest Stewardship Plans, personally walks hundreds of properties, and helps landowners access SFIA rebates and 2c tax reductions — saving them thousands annually. He works directly with every client: no salespeople, no middlemen.
B.S. Forest Management — University of Montana, 1988
Certified Forester · Society of American Foresters (SAF)
DNR-Approved Stewardship Plan Writer · MLEP Certified
Minnesota Forestry Assoc. · Ruffed Grouse Society · NWTF
In Business Since 1988 — Est. 35+ Years Serving MN Landowners
Weyerhaeuser · Blandin Paper · Germany's Black Forest international study
A Note About Timber Harvesting
Erik Eggen
Certified Forester — Timberlane Forestry, Baxter, MN
B.S. Forest Management, Univ. of Montana, 1988 · SAF Certified Forester · DNR-Approved Plan Writer · Est. 1988
(218) 232-3055Dear Landowner,
I am a private, consulting forester interested in selectively harvesting timber. Would you be interested in a timber appraisal? We can selectively thin and utilize any species, big or small, live or dead. I'll be glad to look at your timber, no cost or obligation on your part.
Trees only last so long before they start dying back and blowing over. It's good forest and wildlife management to selectively harvest the timber and let the forest regenerate. The new growth of young trees is an important browse and cover for deer, grouse and other wildlife.
One of the disadvantages of harvesting is the unsightly mess it can make. Timberlane Forestry minimizes the mess by chipping and hauling away the tops and limbs that are used for fuel at renewable energy plants like Excel and MP&L. We pay the landowner for these fuel chips as well as all pulpwood and sawlogs. The area will look nice and will be easy to walk through.
After the harvest, I seed the road, staging area and skidder trails with clover. Clover stabilizes the soil, provides additional food for wildlife, and greens up the area quickly. By selectively harvesting, we keep the woods looking intact.
If you are interested in a timber appraisal, give me a call or text @ (218) 232-3055. Or email me at erikdebe@brainerd.net
Erik Eggen
Certified Forester — Society of American Foresters
BS Forest Management, University of Montana, 1988
Timberlane Forestry — Baxter, MN · (218) 232-3055
Outcomes from Erik's Minnesota Landowner Work
These examples reflect the types of outcomes Erik regularly achieves for private landowners across Northern and Central Minnesota. Specific results vary by property — contact Erik for a free walkthrough and honest assessment of your land's potential.
Pine County · 540 acres
"SFIA enrollment + selective harvest generated $38,000 in timber income while reducing annual property tax by over $2,100."
— Timberlane Forestry client
Crow Wing County · 400 acres
"Strategic aspen clearcuts created 60 acres of young forest browse, significantly improving deer and grouse habitat within two growing seasons."
— Timberlane Forestry client
Carlton County · 98 acres
"DNR-approved stewardship plan written and approved in under 60 days; 2c classification secured, saving landowner $1,400/year in property taxes."
— Timberlane Forestry client
Kanabec County · 1,900 acres
"Multi-year selective harvest plan across large holding — MLEP-certified loggers, no slash left, trails improved, income delivered across three harvest phases."
— Timberlane Forestry client
Our Team At Work
Watch our forestry team in action across Minnesota forests
Timber Harvesting
Watch our team selectively harvest mature trees using sustainable forestry practices that regenerate the forest while maximizing landowner value.
Site Cleanup & Restoration
See how we leave your land better than we found it — cleaning up debris, protecting soil quality, and planting clover to prevent erosion while providing food for wildlife. Your forest will be prepared for healthy regrowth.
Trusted by Minnesota Landowners
References available upon request. Here's what landowners say about working with Timberlane Forestry.
"I've seen Erik work first hand in the field, he knows the forest better than anyone I know. He has a lifelong family history of forestry work. Honesty, integrity, professional service - the best!"
Bill Osborne
Minnesota
Expert knowledge & integrity"We have been very pleased with Erik and Timberlane Forestry. Erik conducts our Sustainable Forest renewal every 10 years. We have used him for 30 years. He is dependable and saves us hundreds of dollars."
Veda Koenig
Minnesota
30 years of partnership"We are very happy with the work Erik has done for us after we purchased hunting land in Pine County. He has helped and educated us with forestry plans and future logging projects. Highly recommend Timberlane Forestry."
Vitaly Salo
Pine County, MN
Forestry education & planning"I have had Erik write forest management plans and supervise timber sales on my property. He has done this with professionalism and honesty. I will use him in the future with full confidence."
Peter Larsen
Minnesota
Professional & honest service"We had a great experience working with Erik and his team with our tree harvesting project. They met with us, walked the property, and provided great communication throughout the process."
T L
Minnesota
Excellent communication"Erik Eggen is very knowledgeable and professional. He has always been considerate to me, and I enjoy working with him."
Dan Gregg
Minnesota
Knowledgeable & considerate"He harvested the trees on our property north of Pillager as we agreed upon. Communication was good throughout the process and he did what he said he would do."
Mark Sandin
Pillager, MN
Reliable & transparent"I have had the opportunity to work with Erik for more than 10 years. I have found him to be professional, courteous, and very responsive. I would highly recommend Erik for your forestry projects."
Steve Loughlin
Minnesota
10+ years of service"We first got in touch with Erik over ten years ago to set up our wooded property. He helped direct us to a management plan that best met our needs and wants, mostly toward wildlife and tree management."
David Hansen
Minnesota
Wildlife & tree management"Erik did a plan for me ten years ago. He did a great job. This year he informed me that it needed to be updated for my tax break to continue. Once again he did a great job for less money than the DNR wanted."
Jim Benson
Minnesota
Cost-effective solutions"I've seen Erik work first hand in the field, he knows the forest better than anyone I know. He has a lifelong family history of forestry work. Honesty, integrity, professional service - the best!"
Bill Osborne
Minnesota
Expert knowledge & integrity"We have been very pleased with Erik and Timberlane Forestry. Erik conducts our Sustainable Forest renewal every 10 years. We have used him for 30 years. He is dependable and saves us hundreds of dollars."
Veda Koenig
Minnesota
30 years of partnership"We are very happy with the work Erik has done for us after we purchased hunting land in Pine County. He has helped and educated us with forestry plans and future logging projects. Highly recommend Timberlane Forestry."
Vitaly Salo
Pine County, MN
Forestry education & planning"I have had Erik write forest management plans and supervise timber sales on my property. He has done this with professionalism and honesty. I will use him in the future with full confidence."
Peter Larsen
Minnesota
Professional & honest service"We had a great experience working with Erik and his team with our tree harvesting project. They met with us, walked the property, and provided great communication throughout the process."
T L
Minnesota
Excellent communication"Erik Eggen is very knowledgeable and professional. He has always been considerate to me, and I enjoy working with him."
Dan Gregg
Minnesota
Knowledgeable & considerate"He harvested the trees on our property north of Pillager as we agreed upon. Communication was good throughout the process and he did what he said he would do."
Mark Sandin
Pillager, MN
Reliable & transparent"I have had the opportunity to work with Erik for more than 10 years. I have found him to be professional, courteous, and very responsive. I would highly recommend Erik for your forestry projects."
Steve Loughlin
Minnesota
10+ years of service"We first got in touch with Erik over ten years ago to set up our wooded property. He helped direct us to a management plan that best met our needs and wants, mostly toward wildlife and tree management."
David Hansen
Minnesota
Wildlife & tree management"Erik did a plan for me ten years ago. He did a great job. This year he informed me that it needed to be updated for my tax break to continue. Once again he did a great job for less money than the DNR wanted."
Jim Benson
Minnesota
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