Emily Belser

Emily is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in South Carolina. She specializes in the sale and acquisition of rural, agricultural, and recreational properties. Additionally, she guides landowners through the conservation easement process, along with assisting several SC Land Trusts with their field visits and documentation. She also serves as a consulting wildlife biologist for landowners looking to improve wildlife populations and habitat on their properties. With a strong background in wildlife and habitat management, she has an advantage in seeing the potential in any parcel of land and turning it into a dream property.

Prior to joining American Forest Management in 2024, she worked as a wildlife biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife for 2 years and then for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for almost 5 years, focusing on habitat management and technical guidance for private landowners. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the largest ranches and plantations in their respective states, along with some unique and biologically diverse properties.

Emily grew up in Summerton, SC. As the daughter of a forester who took her hunting and fishing since she was young, the outdoors has always been her passion. Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Clemson University (’11), her M.S. at the University of Georgia (’13) in Forest Resources, and lastly her Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (‘19). Emily currently lives in Summerton, SC, with her cocker spaniel, Winston. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and leading group fitness classes.