Who we are
Hillcrest Forestry is a locally owned forestry consulting firm serving forest owners throughout the Adirondack Park and surrounding North Country. Based in St. Regis Falls, we offer over a decade of experience in forest management across public, industrial, and non-industrial private forestlands.
As forest owners ourselves, we understand that your property is more than just acreage. For many landowners, it represents financial security, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and a legacy to pass on to the next generation. We approach every property with care, integrity, and attention to detail.
Our work is grounded in long-term stewardship. We are committed to responsible forest management that balances economics with sustainability. Whether your goals include growing high quality timber, improving wildlife habitat, enhancing recreational opportunities, or maintaining the long-term health of your forest, we provide clear guidance and services tailored to your objectives.
We pride ourselves on straightforward advice, thorough planning, and strong relationships with the families we work with. Our role is to advocate for your interests, ensuring your land is managed thoughtfully and productively.
Our goal is to help you make confident, informed decisions that support both your immediate needs and the long-term future of your land.
Tyler Richardson is the Owner and Lead Forester of Hillcrest Forestry. He earned his Associate degree from the SUNY-ESF Ranger School in 2015, before spending five years with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. During his time with NYS DEC, he conducted forest inventories, administered timber sales, managed invasive species control projects, and implemented silvicultural prescriptions on state forest lands. This experience established a strong foundation in practical silviculture, timber sale oversight, and responsible forest management.
He later completed his Bachelor’s degree in Ecological Forest Resource Management at Paul Smiths College and went on to work in private consulting firms serving landowners from southern Vermont to the northern Adirondacks. In the private sector, Tyler worked directly with landowners to develop management plans, oversee timber harvesting operations, and guide long-term stewardship decisions.
Tyler holds professional certifications through the International Society of Arboriculture and the Society of American Foresters, is a registered Technical Service Provider with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and is a licensed New York State Pesticide Applicator.
He and his partner, Hillary, live on their homestead in Saint Regis Falls, where they operate Hillcrest Forestry with a commitment to responsible management, long-term stewardship, and representing the best interests of the landowners they serve.
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