Helping landowners restore ecological integrity in the landscape through responsible management of trees, forests, and native ecosystems.
We assist public and private landowners in western North Carolina and see value in managing all lands ranging from 1/10 acre backyards to 1000 acre forest parcels.
Our Services
Forest Management
Ecological Landscaping
Fire Management
Tree Care
Education
Trail Construction
About Us
We take a holistic approach to land management that considers human needs as well as long-term health of trees, plants, wildlife and the greater forest ecosystem.
Appalachian Land Stewards has provided on-going professional service in addressing dead and dangerous trees on our community's six miles of trails. They demonstrate their skill and experience in handling the most difficult tree scenarios. They are our go-to contractor on trees!
Tom Keleher, Southcliff Trails Committee Fairview, NC
We hired ALS to look at our property and identify trees that may be encroaching or unhealthy. We were so impressed with how knowledgeable the team was. They were so professional and helped us figure out how to manage the growth on our property to minimize fire hazards and to do selective pruning to encourage healthy growth.
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I met with ALS in the spring of 2021 and was very impressed with their knowledge of the proper way to take care of Kudzu in an environmentally safe way. They also pointed out several other invasive species which were doing damage. John’s forest restoration skills are amazing, and my property is far more beautiful and healthy than when I first bought it.
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We needed a trail to get down a steep slope on our property to the creek. We are so pleased with the quality of work and professionalism on the trail made for us. ALS were responsive and followed up by providing the trail design and options related to the design and costs. Being an arborist, John also educated us on the trees on our property.