When you choose Backwoods, you’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re gaining a committed land partner. We bring hands-on expertise, clear communication, and deep respect for you and your land to every project. From planning to execution, we’re by your side with dependable service, a streamlined customer portal, flexible payment options, and a team that treats your property like it’s our own. Expect honest timelines, skilled operators, and results that speak for themselves — because you deserve nothing less than the best.
We’re more than a contractor — we’re your land partner from start to finish. Here’s what you can expect moving forward: clear communication, skilled execution, and a team that treats your land like our own. Whether it’s site prep, forestry mulching, or full-scale excavation, we bring expert planning, top-tier equipment, and a hands-on approach to every job.
Operations Manager
Josiah Russell is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in military training, medicine, and education. He started his career in the army in 2006 and switched to an instructor at the Army Mountain Warfare School in Jericho, VT, where he taught essential skills for navigating mountainous terrain, including rope work, knots, land navigation, and climbing in various environmental conditions.
Following two deployments as a combat engineer, Josiah pursued his passions in medicine and education by becoming a medic for the Army and working in the private sector. His journey has taken him around the globe, culminating in Idaho, where he lives with his wife and daughter.
Josiah’s experience also includes serving as a logistician at the Baghdad Embassy in Iraq. A family emergency eventually brought him back to Clark Fork, ID, where he began collaborating with his neighbor, Ben Tibbets. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, Josiah continues to pursue his career in forestry management and excavation.
At Backwoods, our unmatched reputation is built on integrity, and results. When excellence is the standard, there’s only one choice for your land, Backwoods.
“Backwoods Forestry Mulching is awesome! Ben came to our property and gave us a thorough assessment and estimate, then mulched nearly 10 acres of our forested property in two days. He did it in a way that actually increased the health of our forest, aided our timber management plan and opened it up so we could actually enjoy it. My wife and I found Ben to be extremely up front, hard working and a true expert in his field. If anyone needs a mulching service, we highly recommend Backwoods Forestry Mulching!.”
“We are very pleased with Ben at Backwoods Forestry Mulching! Not only did he come and give us a quote on the spot, he took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted. He offered great advice and feedback on our ideas as well as shared his expertise on the trees and bushes on our property. Ben requested a fair price and really helped us jumpstart outside projects on our new construction home. We will greatly benefit from his advice to create a fire break around our property. He worked fast and efficiently, even fitting us in his schedule much earlier than expected. We will definitely hire him in the future when we need his services again.”
Backwoods Forestry and Excavation in Sagle, ID, is a local business that offers quality forestry and excavation and land clearing services.
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