Owner & Operator
Backwoods Forestry & Excavation is led by a U.S. Marine veteran who brings together professional experience, a team of expert operators, and a lifelong respect for the land. A dedicated father of five, he brings the same commitment to family, responsibility, and hard work into every aspect of the business. As a hands-on owner and operator, he combines field-tested discipline with modern equipment and time-honored values. Backwoods is more than just a business—it’s a family-run operation dedicated to precision, integrity, and service that treats every client like a neighbor
Co-Owner & Secretary
Homeschooling mom to five incredible kids and partner in both life and business. She works quietly behind the scenes, managing the essential details that keep Backwoods running smoothly while supporting their shared vision. When she finds a rare moment of free time, Cassie enjoys riding her horse, cooking and hosting with warmth, and caring for their small farm.
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.
“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, located in Clark Fork and serving northern Idaho, is fully insured and provides tree-care services to Bonner, Kootenai, Boundary, Sanders, and Lincoln counties in Montana.
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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