About Us
Wildland Fuel Mitigation Across the Mid-Atlantic and Beyond
Star Tree Wildfire Protection is a respected, family-owned business dedicated to delivering top-notch services for wildland fuel mitigation in Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Our range of services covers forestry mowing and prescribed burning, ensuring comprehensive solutions for our clients. We are a Technical Service Provider for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in prescribed fire, fire breaks, and fuel break construction. Our membership in professional groups like this highlights our dedication to ensuring efficient wildland fuel management in the northeast.
About Our Owners
Our owners, William P. Edwards, and William C. Edwards are no strangers to wildland fire and is behavior, bringing experience from across the nation. William P. Edwards Retired as chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service where he served multiple roles over the years and still currently travels to western states for fire assignments. He holds the qualification as Burn Boss and holds the role as a nationally recognized Incident Commander. William C. Edwards is also a nationally traveled wildland firefighter and brings his extensive knowledge of marine construction and equipment to the table to make even the most difficult projects come to life. Both owners are passionate about using their experience to accomplish critical burns that are necessary to our delicate ecosystem.
Prescribed Fire Safely Since 2017
Since 2021, we have successfully and safely conducted 39 prescribed burns in New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. We are dedicated to treating your land with the utmost care, ensuring top-notch service every time. We are excellent communicators and prioritize safety each minute we are on your property. Our communication skills and expertise enable us to work closely with professionals like consulting foresters, biologists, designers and planners to fulfill your goals. Whether you require a controlled burn, fuel line or fuel break construction, project management, or a presentation to your organization, you can count on our team.