Testimonial
Bryan Nazworth
Bryan Nazworth grew up in Gainesville, FL, where he developed an appetite for real estate. His family owns several hundred acres in Bradford County. The land used to be cattle and pastureland but has since been converted to timberland. AFM manages a road system on the land, which is used for timber harvesting. Bryan and his family homestead on the land and enjoy its bounty, including a wildlife habitat with deer, turkey, and quail.
Frequently Asked Questions
AFM works with families like the Nazworths, who use their land for a combination of timberland management, road system maintenance, and personal homesteading. The Nazworth family converted their Bradford County acreage from cattle and pastureland to timberland, and AFM manages the road system used for timber harvesting while the family continues to live on and enjoy the property.
Yes. As illustrated by the Nazworth family experience, AFM can manage road systems on privately held timberland. In their case, the road system is used to support timber harvesting operations on several hundred acres in Bradford County, Florida.
AFM does work with landowners who value wildlife alongside timber production. The Nazworth family, for example, enjoys a wildlife habitat on their Bradford County land that supports deer, turkey, and quail, all while the property is actively managed for timber harvesting.
Based on the Nazworth family's experience, land that was previously used for cattle and pasture can be converted to timberland. AFM became involved in managing that land after the conversion, overseeing the road system and timber harvesting activities on the property.
Yes. The Nazworth family homesteads on their Bradford County land and enjoys its benefits even though AFM actively manages it for timber harvesting. Landowners can continue to use their property for personal and recreational purposes alongside professional forestry management.