Geology & Unstable Slopes 

Overview

Wild Goat Forestry provides geologic services focused on landslide evaluation, unstable landform identification, and slope stability assessment in forested and rural terrain. Work emphasizes field-based evaluation and professional judgment where geologic conditions influence regulatory classification, land-use decisions, or risk management.

Landslide & Unstable Landform Evaluation

Wild Goat Forestry provides evaluation and delineation of landslides and potentially unstable landforms in support of forest practices, land management, and development planning. The firm is recognized by the Washington Department of Natural Resources as a Qualified Expert for the evaluation of unstable slopes and landforms requiring Class IV Special Forest Practices Applications and associated SEPA review.

Services include field investigation, landform interpretation, documentation of geologic and hydrologic conditions, and preparation of defensible technical materials suitable for regulatory review.

Geologic Mapping

Geologic mapping services support land-use planning, hazard identification, and site evaluation. Mapping is based on field observations, aerial imagery, LiDAR, and other available datasets and is tailored to the scale and objectives of each project.

Post-Wildfire Erosion & Slope Stability Assessment

Wild Goat Forestry provides post-wildfire evaluations of erosion potential and slope stability where fire-related disturbance may alter hydrologic response, surface conditions, or landslide susceptibility. Assessments focus on identifying areas of elevated risk and supporting informed management or mitigation decisions.

Geologic Expert Witness & Field Investigations

Geologic expert witness services and field investigations are provided for matters involving landslides, unstable slopes, and terrain-related risk. Work includes site inspections, documentation of geologic conditions, and technical evaluation to support legal, regulatory, or dispute-resolution processes.

Additional Geologic Services

In addition to the services listed above, Wild Goat Forestry undertakes select geologic projects where careful field observation, terrain interpretation, and professional judgment are required. Project scope and availability are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.