John C. Pirtle, RF
Pirtle Forestry Services, LLC
P.O. Box 261
Billingsley, AL 36006
(334) 518-9810
- Cell
Email:
pirtleforestryservices@gmail.com
PROFILE
For John Pirtle
of Pirtle
Forestry Services, forestry isn’t just a
profession—it’s a way of life. With decades of
experience in the industry—and a career that has
included time with the FBI, the U.S. Army,
Auburn University, Union Camp Corporation, and
the Alabama Forestry Commission—John has seen
Alabama’s forests change and adapt, much like
the landowners he serves.
Today, John works with two primary
types of clients: families who’ve
inherited smaller, divided plots of
land, and larger landowners investing in
forested property for recreation and
relaxation. Both groups present their
own challenges. Smaller parcels can be
difficult to manage effectively, while
larger tracts often come with ambitious
goals—restoration, conversion, or even a
complete transformation of the
landscape. "Forestry takes time," Pirtle
explained. "You have to guide landowners
through the process and align their
objectives with what the land can
provide."
Central Alabama’s longleaf pine
ecosystem is at the heart of John’s
work. Whether he’s replanting longleaf
on former industrial lands or creating
open pastures, he enjoys crafting
management plans that honor both the
land’s potential and the owner’s vision.
"I love being outside, helping
landowners, and exploring new places,"
he said. "That’s what keeps me going."
(Previously published
in February 2025 newsletter.)
Seeking clients
in these counties:
Autauga
Barbour
Bibb
Bullock
Chambers
Chilton
Coosa
Dallas
Elmore
Macon
Montgomery
Perry
Russell
Shelby
Tallapoosa
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