M. Scott Avis returned to the Triangle in 2003, after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management with a concentration in Forest Resources from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

While studying forestry in the western portion of the state, Scott took advantage of the diverse surroundings of the Southern Appalachian Mountains . Working with the Mountain Aquaculture Research Center of Western Carolina University he learned first hand the importance of water quality in a forest ecosystem. Scott was fortunate to be a member of the Planning and Ecosystems Staff of the US Forest Service for National Forests in North Carolina. The Asheville based position kept him in the far reaches of southeastern mountain wilderness strapped to a heavy backpack. Not to mention wrestling rhododendron, while keeping one eye peeled for Eric Rudolph!

In the final year of his college career Scott worked with the Little Tennessee Sustainable Forestry Project . The project helps demonstrate for the landowner the need for proper forest stewardship in order to guarantee the longevity of our renewable resources.

Working with Monroe Timberland Consultants since Oct. 2003, Scott is constantly building on his education, while providing our clients with the professional assistance they've come to expect.

Continuing education classes: 

• Accurate Forest Inventory Course, NSCU, December 2005
• Prescribed Fire and Wildlife Mgmt, NC SAF Triangle Chapter, March 2006
• ACF Consulting Foresters Fall Meeting, NC-ACF, September 2006
• Enhancing Pine Productiviety and Value by Managing Site Resources, Forest Nutrition Cooperative, Online Seminar by BASF, October 2006
• Introduction to SiMS 2006 growth and yield software, Landmark Systems, October 2006
• Became a Certfied Arborist, #SO-5594A, October 2006
• Introduction to ArcGIS 9.x for Natural Resource Professionals, NCSU, February 2007
• Writing Skills for Forestry Professionals, NCSU, March 2007
• Advanced Sales Training in the Forest Products Industry, VA Tech, March 2007
• Advanced Concepts in GIS for Natural Resource Professionals, NCSU, April 2007
• Forest Technology Seminar, Landmark Systems, April 2007
• Summer Meeting, Balsam NC, NC SAF, June 2007
• F.H. Claridge Seedling Nursery Open House, NCFS, September 2007
• Hazard Trees/Tree Planting & Establishment, National Arbor Day Foundation, Febuary 2008