XPLORER
SCOTT J. OWENS
Resident of River Ridge, LA, with a B.S. in Forestry Management from Louisiana State University & currently working as a GIS Analyst for a local NOLA-based AEC Firm.
Scott has worked for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry on the Federal U.S. Forest Service Southern Annual Forest Inventory Survey (SAFIS), cruising & tallying timber plots in LA, MS & AL. As a Geospatial Professional, he has proficiencies in Geography, GIS, Orthophotography, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Photogrammetry & Forestry.
Modern-day life smothers the adventurous soul - It's time to "Get Outside & Recharge." Aiding like-minded Outdoor Enthusiasts is a solid way to "give back, educate & pass on the knowledge of our natural world."
WILD CAMP SOUTH IS HERE FOR
01: AWARENESS & NETWORKING
Aiming to get folks into for the first time or back out to the Outdoors while confidently enjoying a solitary adventure in a safe & lawful manner. Wild Camp Services can be a stress-free peace of mind option & detailed course of action for your Wild Camping Adventures.
02: EDUCATE, PLAN, & EXECUTE
Wild Camp South offers both Novice & Veteran Outdoor Enthusiasts valuable information, guidance & solutions to the choosing of Wild Campsites and/or Courses of action for all the planning that goes along with it.
03: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Conceived from the Mind of a Forester & GIS Analyst - I utilize the Remote Point Discoverability (RPD) Method, which includes 10 Site Suitability Criteria, & Geospatial Industry Principles, Practices & Techniques to effectively pinpoint & locate areas of interest (AOIs) for potential Wild Campsites to explore & enjoy.
04: LAND STEWARDSHIP & FOREST ETHICS
Preserving & Passing On the Traditions of Outdoor Recreation to ensure our Forests & Wildlands remain healthy & accessible for all to enjoy for decades. We promote/foster Forest Stewardship based on conservation principles that ensure the protection of all forest resources, including wildlife, timber, soil, water, recreational opportunities & naturally appealing aesthetics.
