Philip Spangler
Philip is a true land specialist, with nearly two decades of boots on the ground experience serving as a forest and land management advisor. Philip is a credentialed Forester in several states and the founding Forester at Liberty Forest Management LLC; a forest management consulting firm specializing in assisting landowners with forest management plans, timber resource inventory & evaluation, timber sale administration, forest legacy planning, forest finance and other forestland management services in several states. Philip is a certified WV Forest Stewardship Plan Writer, Technical Service Provider for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, certified Tree Farm Inspector, Society of American Foresters member and an active member of the Association of Consulting Foresters where he serves as Secretary-Treasurer for the WV Chapter.
Growing up in Harford County, Maryland, Philip arrived in West Virginia in 2003 as a student at WVU, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources Management. During that time he developed a deep affection for the Mountain State, its beauty, free spirit, as well as strong sense of community made it the perfect place to put down roots and call home. Residing between Coopers Rock State Forest and Cheat Lake, Philip does not have to venture far to fill his thirst for the outdoors. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys staying physically fit and working on projects around the house, but above all, he cherishes the simple joy of spending quality time with his family and treasured friends.
Philip's mission is to represent his love of the outdoors, helping clients navigate the complexities of land ownership while fostering sustainable practices for future generations. With his career dedicated to serving forestland owners, Philip has developed a profound understanding of the intrinsic value of land and rural property. This expertise allows him to provide both buyers and sellers with a competitive advantage that sets him acres apart from the average agent!
“Humble Roots, Hardwork, and a Ton of Heart” - No one knows land like Mossy Oak Properties Land Specialist, Philip Spangler.
