Neeley Forestry Service

What Neeley Forestry Service does

Neeley Forestry Service is a privately held, family-owned forestry and land management firm headquartered in Camden, Arkansas, founded in 1972 by Jim Neeley. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services to timberland owners, recreational property buyers and sellers, and conservation-focused landowners across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Core service lines include Forest Management (customized strategies, silvicultural practices, timber sales oversight), Appraisal (certified timber and land valuations delivered by Certified General Appraisers), Real Estate brokerage (timberland, recreational, and farmland transactions), Wildlife Management (game species and habitat strategies), Forest Certification (FSC and American Tree Farm System compliance), and Recreational Leases (hunting and fishing lease administration). Underlying technology is conventional forestry tooling — GIS database management, GPS mapping, T-Cruise and Real-Time Inventory systems for timber cruising, and sUAV/remote pilot drone services for aerial stand assessment.

The firm's commercial model is multi-stream and primarily fee- or commission-based: ongoing consulting and management contracts (described as subscription/recurring), transaction fees on timber sales and real estate brokerage (with average gross sales exceeding $12 million per year over the past five years), professional services fees for appraisal and certification work, and managed-services revenue from recreational lease administration. Distribution runs through a direct field sales team of professional foresters/brokers/sales agents, supplemented by the United Country Neeley Forestry partnership — providing national marketing reach via United Country's buyer database and listings on Land of America, LandWatch, LandFlip, Zillow, and Trulia. The firm reports over 400 clients and 200,000+ acres under management, with a leadership bench that includes President JD Neeley (40+ years, joined 1985), Manager of Technical Services Daniel Neeley, and Operations Manager Ricky O'Neill. A website banner indicates that an acquisition by NativState has been announced, suggesting a forthcoming ownership transition.

Name

Neeley Forestry Service

Legal name

Neeley Forestry Service

Website

https://neeleyforestryservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neeley Forestry Service is a privately held, family-owned forestry and land management firm founded in 1972, serving timberland owners, recreational property buyers, and conservation-focused landowners across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas with forest management, timber sales, certified appraisals, real estate brokerage, wildlife management, forest certification, and recreational lease services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry and Land Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Timber Tract Operations (113110), Timber Tract Operations (1131)

SIC

Forestry (800), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Timberland Asset Management (Institutional/Private) (AFAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timberland Brokerage & Acquisition/Disposition Advisory (AFAMAKAB), Timberland Leasing & Contract Administration (Hunting, Grazing, Recreation) (AFAMAKAD), Timberland Asset Management & Consulting (AFAMAAAI), Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Forest management services
• Timberland real estate brokerage
• Timber appraisal services
• Wildlife management consulting
• Hunting lease administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Camden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Forest Management Consulting: Ongoing consulting and management services for timberland owners, providing customized strategies for timber sales, silvicultural practices, and land stewardship
2. Timber Sales Administration: Overseeing timber sales process including preparation, marketing, solicitation of bids, and supervision to ensure landowners get the best price
3. Real Estate Brokerage: Buying and selling timberland, recreational property, and farmland with average gross sales exceeding $12 million per year over the past five years
4. Timber and Land Appraisal: Certified timber and timberland valuations for sales, estate planning, mortgage lending, basis establishment, and tax calculations
5. Hunting Lease Administration: Managing recreational licensing programs and connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for hunting, fishing, and other activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neeley Forestry Service provides forest management consulting, timber sale administration, certified timber and land appraisals, real estate brokerage for timberland and recreational property, wildlife management, forest certification (FSC and American Tree Farm System), and recreational lease administration to timberland owners and investors across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The firm manages more than 200,000 acres for over 400 clients using GIS, GPS, T-Cruise, and sUAV drone technology.

Product overview

Neeley Forestry Service offers a comprehensive suite of land and timber management services for landowners in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The core offerings include Forest Management (customized strategies for timberland value maximization with GIS/drone capabilities), Appraisal (certified timber and land valuations), Real Estate (timberland and recreational property brokerage through United Country), Wildlife Management (tailored strategies for game species and habitat), Forest Certification (FSC and American Tree Farm System compliance), and Recreational Leases (connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts). Supporting services include timber sale administration, timber inventories, silvicultural practices, hunting lease administration, and property tax management. The company was founded in 1972 and serves over 400 clients across 200,000+ acres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forest Management Comprehensive forest management service for timberland owners providing customized strategies to maximize timberland value and sustainability, including timber sale oversight, silvicultural practices, GIS database management, and sUAV/remote pilot drone services across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
• Timber and Land Appraisal Certified timber and timberland valuation service for mortgage lending, estate planning, acquisitions, basis establishment, tax calculations, asset valuation, expert witness work, and damage and theft appraisals, delivered by two Certified General Appraisers and one State Registered Apprentice Appraiser with over 40 years of combined experience.
• Timberland and Recreational Real Estate Brokerage Real estate brokerage service for buying and selling timberland, recreational property, and farmland through United Country Neeley Forestry, providing listings, buyer representation, market analysis, and negotiation support, with average gross sales exceeding $12 million per year over the past five years.
• Wildlife Management Tailored wildlife management service for landowners and conservation programs, including comprehensive wildlife management plans, rare/threatened/endangered species due diligence and management, quality deer management, game species management, and habitat restoration project consultation.
• Forest Certification Forest certification service helping landowners meet sustainable forestry standards through FSC Certification Group Participation, American Tree Farm System inspections, certification compliance, and auditing delivered by Certified American Tree Farm System Inspectors.
• Recreational Leases Recreational lease administration service connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for hunting, fishing, farming, livestock, energy, infrastructure, and conservation opportunities, supported by a dedicated Neeley Hunting leasing platform.
• Timber Sale Administration Service overseeing preparation, marketing, solicitation of bids, and supervision of timber sales, including recommending trees for cutting and ensuring landowners make informed decisions and obtain the best price.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average gross sales exceeding $12 million per year over the past five years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United CountrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the United Country Team, the Nation's leading marketing company for timberland and recreational property. Neeley Forestry operates as United Country - Neeley Forestry, achieving #1 United Country Sales Office in Arkansas for 2018 and 2019. Access to extensive buyer network and national marketing platform.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)minorOthersForest Certification partner offering FSC Certification Group Participation for landowners seeking sustainable forestry certification. Neeley Forestry provides certification consulting and auditing services.
• American Tree Farm SystemminorOthersNeeley Forestry has Certified American Tree Farm System Inspectors who provide professional evaluations to meet American Tree Farm System standards.
• Association of Consulting ForestersminorOthersProfessional membership organization for consulting foresters. Founder Jim Neeley serves on the Board of Directors.
• Society of American ForestersminorOthersProfessional membership organization. Multiple team members are members including founder Jim Neeley and operations manager Ricky O'Neill (Certified Forester).
• Arkansas Forestry AssociationminorOthersState forestry association. Founder Jim Neeley serves on the Board of Directors. Multiple team members hold memberships.
• Arkansas Game and Fish CommissionminorOthersState wildlife agency partner for wildlife management services and conservation.
• Louisiana Forestry AssociationminorOthersState forestry association. Operations manager Ricky O'Neill holds membership.
• Quality Deer Management AssociationminorOthersOrganization focused on sustainable deer management. Partner for wildlife management services.
• The Wildlife SocietyminorOthersProfessional organization for wildlife biologists. Operations manager Ricky O'Neill is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and member.
• PotlatchDelticminorOthersTimberland REIT. Neeley Forestry is a Preferred Broker in the PotlatchDeltic Preferred Broker Network, recognized in The Land Report's Best Brokerages list.
• ArborGenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest genetics company. Featured JD Neeley in TreeLines publication discussing forest genetics and the company's legacy of using quality seedlings from ArborGen nurseries.
• Arkansas Forestry CommissionminorOthersState agency responsible for forest fire protection and management.
• RealtreeminorOthersOutdoor recreation brand specializing in camo patterns. Listed as partner/client in website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• F&W Forestry Services: F&W Forestry Services is a US forestry consulting firm offering timber management, timber sales, appraisals, real estate brokerage, and wildlife management — a service portfolio nearly identical to Neeley's. Direct competitor for institutional and private landowner relationships across the Southeast.
• LandVest: LandVest is a timberland consulting and brokerage firm offering forest management, timberland brokerage, and appraisal services to institutional and private landowners. Highly comparable to Neeley's service mix across AR/LA/TX, with similar institutional preferred-broker relationships and a multi-state operating footprint.
• Resource Management Service (RMS): RMS is a forestry consulting firm serving institutional timberland investors across the US South with management, timber sales, and appraisal services. Comparable in clientele and service breadth, with larger institutional relationships and a broader geographic footprint than Neeley.
• Molpus Woodlands Group: Molpus is a timberland investment manager (TIMO) that also provides forest management services to third-party clients in the US South. Comparable to Neeley's asset management and silvicultural services, with overlap in regional operating geographies (Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama).
• Forest Investment Associates (FIA): FIA is a timberland investment management organization managing over 2 million acres for institutional clients. While larger and more institutional than Neeley, FIA's forest management and consulting capabilities overlap meaningfully with Neeley's institutional service offering.
• Mason & Morse Ranch Company: Mason & Morse Ranch Company is a land brokerage firm specializing in ranches, timberland, and recreational properties across multiple US regions. Comparable to Neeley's United Country–backed brokerage and recreational lease services.
• Westervelt Company: Westervelt is a privately held timberland owner and forest products company that provides timberland management services for institutional clients. Overlaps with Neeley on forestry consulting and timberland management, particularly in the US South.

Broad incumbents

• PotlatchDeltic: PotlatchDeltic is a publicly traded timberland REIT that owns or manages nearly 2 million acres and uses Neeley (and similar firms) as Preferred Brokers. As an institutional client of Neeley's, PotlatchDeltic represents both a key relationship and a broad incumbent in the timberland management space.
• Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser is one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, managing millions of acres and operating an integrated timberland and wood products business. A broad incumbent whose in-house forest management capabilities overlap with the services Neeley provides to mid-market landowners.

Others

• ArborGen: ArborGen is a forestry genetics and seedling company that is a partner/supplier to Neeley (which uses ArborGen seedlings). While not a direct competitor, ArborGen is an ecosystem participant in the US South forestry value chain and a complementary adjacency for Neeley's silvicultural operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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