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Savannah River Preserve landowner meeting….

A gathering of SRP landowners/managers was held at OakGrove Plantation in Hampton County on October 14th. We had a great turnout with approximately 50 participants welcoming John Kilgo (USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station) to present his research on the “effects of coyotes on whitetail deer populations in the Southeast.”John’s research at SRS has produced some alarming findings on the number of fawns that a predated upon each summer and consequently the lack of recruitment that follows. Intensive trapping of coyotes does appear to produce some relief but quality herd and habitat management are the long term answer.Landowners should keep good visual sighting data, harvest data, and consider spotlight or camera surveys to determine the health of their deer herd. Also, consult with a wildlife biologist about what you can do to improve the habitat on your property, most importantly fawning cover.  Attached are two downloadable files that John sent me to share with interested landowners.  One is an article that he wrote and was published in Forest Landowner Magazine and the other is a research abstract co authored by John Kilgo, Dr. Karl Miller, Scott Ray, and Charles Ruth that was published in the Journal of Wildlife Management.
Please contact FMS to see how we can assist you in offsetting the effects of coyotes in your area.
Thank you to all who attended this fine gathering of friends!

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Kilgo et al coyotes and deer JWM
Kilgo Coyotes in the East

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With over two-thirds of South Carolina forested, the possibilities for land ownership, sustainable forestry, and wise-use conservation are endless. Whether seeking property for long-term timber investment, hunting opportunities, or endangered-species management and land preservation, Forest Management Services, LLC (FMS) provides a wide range of services to assist you in attaining your goals.

FMS is a natural resource management and real estate firm located in Barnwell, South Carolina. Forest Management Services was established in 1999 by Phillip Miller and Scott Rhodes, both registered foresters with experience and studies in timber and wildlife management. FMS was created out of the desire to help other landowners realize their goals and expectations of their land through sound, natural resource management. With over 25 years of combined field experience, the staff at FMS can provide you with cutting edge technology and proven management techniques to help maximize the productivity of your property.

The principal focus of FMS is to assist you by providing the right combination of forestry and wildlife services and develop a lasting, long-term relationship between our staff and you the client landowner. Among the many services FMS provides are:

  • Timber Sales
  • Timber Analysis and Appraisals
  • Management Plans
  • GIS Mapping and Information Analysis
  • Tree Farm Certification
  • Real Estate Sale and Acquisition
  • Timber and Wildlife Management Recommendations
  • Prescribed Burning