Abstract
Forest management effects can be long lasting, so it is appropriate to do some research and make thoughtful decisions. Different types of assistance, from professional foresters and public agencies, are available to help family forest owners make management decisions. This publication explains what professional foresters are, what sort of work they do and how they can help family forest owners manage their forests. University of Idaho Extension developed the included directory to give family forest owners and others interested in employing consulting foresters a starting point in their search.