Randy Coots
Forestry Specialist
Randy is a Forestry Specialist with Preferred by Nature, a Registered Professional Forester in the state of West Virginia, and a “Certified Forester” by the Society of American Foresters. He has 39 years of experience in forest and resource management. Randy joined Preferred by Nature in 2018.
Randy oversees the FSC and SFI Forest Management activities for a select group of Preferred by Nature’s US clients. He ensures that these clients adhere to the highest standards of sustainable forestry practices. By providing guidance and support, he helps them achieve and maintain their certification goals.
"My motivation for working with Preferred by Nature is to promote and enhance sustainable forest management practices. I am dedicated to ensuring that our forests are managed responsibly for the benefit of future generations."
Skills at a glance
- FSC Forest Management lead auditor and Task Manager
- FSC Chain of Custody lead auditor
- Smart Logger lead auditor
- B.S. Forestry from West Virginia University
