Responsible for the management of the forest resources of the Waccasassa Forestry Center, which includes the Goethe State Forest, Welaka State Forest, Etoniah Creek State Forest, Carl Duval Moore State Forest, Newnans Lake State Forest, Indian Lake State Forest, and Ross Prairie State Forest.  

Directs the researching, development, implementation, and evaluation of a total forest management plan for the Waccasassa Forestry Center to protect the forest environment, retain the unique character of the land, as well as provide for multiple public benefits. Directs professional staff in the preparation of the Ten-Year Management Plans, prescribed fire prescriptions, timber harvest/cutting budgets, reforestation/site preparation plans, ecology plans, invasive species management plans, and timber stand and habitat improvement plans.  Coordinates with the Operations Administrator in the implementation of state forest operational plans.  Evaluates planning and monitors recreation programs for impacts on natural resources and coordinates the management and construction of recreation infrastructure.  Directs the measuring and evaluation of effects of land management activities during and following implementation to ensure resource management goals are achieved or plans are modified. Actively participates in and leads prescribed fires on State Forests.