Natural Resource Consulting Services
Guiding organizations in natural resource management and leadership, including federal agency navigation, stakeholder and tribal engagement, shared stewardship, and strategic planning - led by a former U.S. Forest Service Senior Executive with over 45 years of experience, from the ground up to regional and national leadership in resource stewardship and organizational dynamics.
Federal Agency Navigation and Permitting
Guidance navigating complex federal requirements to work cooperatively with the Forest Service and other federal land management agencies — including how to position your project for agency decision-makers.
Stakeholder and Tribal Engagement
Bridging the gap between agency leadership, policymakers, tribes, and local communities, drawing on direct experience in tribal consultation and multi-agency coordination on high-visibility issues.
Shared Stewardship
Advisory support for shared stewardship initiatives, agreements and tools including Shared Stewardship Agreements, Good Neighbor Authority, and Tribal Forest Protection Act agreements — aligning agency and partner priorities around shared resources, planning, and outcomes to reduce wildfire risk, enhance recreation opportunities, and strengthen forest health and community resilience.
Strategic Planning
Aligning your goals with long-term ecological and organizational stability from plan development through implementation review.
Other Interests?
Frank has extensive experience across the full spectrum of natural resource management and leadership dynamics, including active forest management, wilderness stewardship, recreation resource management, wildfire risk reduction, and crisis response, as well as organizational leadership, personal and organizational coaching, and congressional engagement. Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss any area of natural resource management or leadership dynamics that interests you.