KEITH GASTON

Wells, Texas
Marsh Hawk Integrated Land Management, LLC
Phone: 936-676-6440

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced land management professional with more than 25 years of expertise in herbicide application, vegetation management, prescribed fire operations, heavy equipment operation, and rural property improvement. Proven ability to help landowners improve productivity, control invasive species, manage timber and pasture resources, and enhance wildlife habitat through precision land management practices. Dedicated to safety, stewardship, and delivering measurable results for clients across East Texas.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Drone Herbicide Application

  • Prescribed Fire Operations

  • Vegetation Management

  • Heavy Equipment Operation

  • Dozer Work & Land Clearing

  • Pond Management

  • Wildlife Habitat Improvement

  • Pasture Renovation

  • Timber Tract Management

  • Landowner Consulting

  • Equipment Maintenance

  • Project Planning & Execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner & Operations Manager

Marsh Hawk Integrated Land Management, LLC
Wells, Texas | 2025–Present

  • Land management company serving East Texas landowners, ranchers, timber producers, and rural property owners.

  • Provide precision drone herbicide application services to control invasive vegetation and improve land productivity.

  • Conduct prescribed burn operations to reduce fuel loads, improve wildlife habitat, and restore native ecosystems.

  • Perform dozer work including land clearing, fire lane construction, site preparation, and property improvements.

  • Develop customized land management strategies based on client goals and property conditions.

  • Manage equipment procurement, maintenance, operational safety, and project scheduling.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental and pesticide regulations.

Land Management & Herbicide Application

Various Agricultural, Timber, and Land Management Operations
1999–2025

  • Accumulated more than 25 years of experience in herbicide application and vegetation management.

  • Extensive experience in prescribed fire management

  • Worked extensively with pasture improvement, brush control, invasive species management, and right-of-way maintenance.

  • Operated heavy equipment including dozers, tractors, and land management equipment.

  • Assisted landowners with long-term property improvement and habitat management projects.

  • Developed expertise in safe chemical handling and application techniques.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Agricultural Drone Operations

  • Precision Application Technology

  • Cloud Caddy Mixing Systems

  • GPS-Based Treatment Mapping

  • Herbicide Calibration

  • Prescribed Burn Planning

  • Heavy Equipment Operation

  • Land Restoration Practices

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

  • Strong work ethic

  • Safety-focused leadership

  • Problem solving

  • Client relationship management

  • Land stewardship

  • Project management

  • Equipment operation and maintenance

REFERENCES

Available upon request.