Management Philosophy

Planning is the key. Understanding your resources and the possible with them is the pillar of our management philosophy. Without knowing what is available it is difficult to know what can be done to meet your objectives. Our management approach is understand your objectives and inventory your resources. We start every client off with a "walk & talk" to discuss your goals and assess how our planning and ideas can add value to the overall landscape.

Our Team

The team at Northeast Land Management, LLC is comprised of a core of members who have been practicing natural resource management, including forestry consulting, wildlife management and agricultural conservation for over 10 years. We also work with many professional partners who have lastly working relationships with us in implementing natural resource practices.

Phil Manning

Founder and Principal Consultant

Phil started Northeast Land Management, LLC back in 2009. The purpose was to continue his passion for land management, particularly as a forestry consultant. The company has since expanded into wildlife management and agricultural conservation under his leadership and desire for environment sustainability.

He holds degrees in wildlife management and forest biometrics from Penn State University. In addition, he is a Certified Forester with the Society of American Foreters, a Registered Technical Service Provider for forestry and wildlife in Pennsylvania with the USDA-NRCS and a certified pesticide applicator. 

Scott Walton

Director of Field Operations

Scott has been in the agricultural business his entire life. As a practicing farmer, he knows how important conservation can be not only in agriculture but also in natural resource management. Scott leads the field operations and directs the day to day implementation of resource conservation practices.

Affilations

Not only do we care for the land but we make sure we have the credentials to back it up. Education and training are our foremost values so we can manage your resources with the best available information and most qualified skills in the field.

Our firm is certified with the Society of American Foresters as a Certified Forester. In addition, we follow and support the values of the American Tree Farm System, Quality Deer Management Association and the Forest Stewardship Council. As a Technical Service Provider with the USDA-NRCS, we can assist landowners with cost-share assistance and documentation.