TreeLines

September 2025 - 1st Edition

ArborGen Reforestation Advisors: Partners in Growing the Forests of Tomorrow

At ArborGen, we understand that every decision you make for your land impacts not just today, but decades into the future. With evolving markets, changing climate conditions, and ever-expanding choices in genetics, stock types, seedling spacing, and planting methods, landowners face more complexity than ever before.

That’s where ArborGen’s Reforestation Advisors (RAs) come in.

Expertise That Goes Beyond Planting

Our RAs are experienced foresters who bring specialized training in silviculture, forest genetics, and long-term management strategies. Many hold advanced degrees and, as tree farmers themselves, they know firsthand the challenges and opportunities landowners face. Their role is to listen first, learning your goals and aspirations, then craft a plan that sets your forest up for success from day one.

Watson Creed Field Walk 2024 Arborgen Tree Seedlings Arborgen Reforestation Advisors: Partners In Growing The Forests Of Tomorrow

ArborGen US Sales Director Jason Watson checks the progress of young trees with Clay Creed of ZV Pate & Shoeheel Land Management in Scotland County, North Carolina, highlighting how tailored reforestation plans deliver long-term results.

Jeffreys Smith Field Walk 2022 Scaled Arborgen Tree Seedlings Arborgen Reforestation Advisors: Partners In Growing The Forests Of Tomorrow

ArborGen Reforestation Advisor Paul Jeffreys walks the field with Jeff Smith of Scotch Land Management in Meridian, Mississippi on planting day, working side by side to ensure the right seedlings and strategies are in place for a successful start.

Tailored Solutions for Every Acre

No two properties are alike, and no two landowners share the exact same vision. That’s why our RAs regularly visit client sites to understand the unique conditions and objectives at play. Whether the goal is maximizing sawtimber potential, building resiliency against pests and weather, or creating a flexible plan for multiple revenue streams, our RAs provide expert guidance every step of the way.

From selecting the right genetics to match local timber markets, to recommending planting density that supports long-term growth, to ensuring proper establishment for strong survival, our advisors deliver solutions that maximize value and minimize risk.

Confidence in Your Investment

Reforestation is a generational decision. By partnering with ArborGen’s RAs, you gain more than seedlings. You gain a trusted advisor who helps weigh costs, benefits, and long-term outcomes. With the right plan in place, you can move forward confidently, knowing your investment is rooted in proven science and expert guidance.

At ArborGen, our promise is simple: we’re beside you every step of the way, from planning to planting, and beyond.

Client Results

OP Elite at 5 months

Allendale County, SC

OP Elite at 2 years

Edgefield County, SC

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Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D.

Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D.

Nothern Alabama & Mississippi

Manager Special Projects & Sustainability
205-712-9582

Austin Heine

Austin Heine

North Carolina & Virginia


910-660-3209

Blake Sherry

Blake Sherry

Florida, Southern Georgia, & Southern Alabama

912-433-5407

Drew Fasano

Drew Fasano

South Carolina & Northern Georgia

843-520-6865

Jeff Slaga

Jeff Slaga

Louisiana & Texas

936-212-1029

Clint Ebert

Clint Ebert

Oklahoma & Arkansas

580-208-8188

Jason Watson

Jason Watson

Director, U.S. Sales

404-840-7489

Kylie Burdette

Kylie Burdette

U.S. Sales Manager

864-650-4454