Upcoming Walnut Quarantine Expansion Looming

thousand cankers disease in black walnut

Over a dozen states have enacted intrastate, interstate or both types quarantines on Black Walnut. With the introduction of Butler County to the growing list of quarantined counties in throughout the east, there is good reason for landowners in that region to be proactive about the harvesting of their timber. Read more »

Soil Maintenance Practices and Logging

soil erosion prevention

While not always necessary, when logging steep grades and inclines, certain simple practices should be employed to ensure the integrity of the soil once logging timber has been completed.

Our company implements the latest methods in soil preservation both during and after logging. Read more »

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Beautiful Walnut Slabs

black walnut slab table with metal base

Black Walnut slabs are an increasingly popular choice for a wide variety of design purposes including table tops, counters, and other decor purposes. Black Walnut makes particularly interesting slabs due to its rich, dark heartwood contrasted against the light sapwood and rough natural bark. Timber Works can custom cut walnut slabs to meet your exact specs. Read more »

Thousand Cankers Disease

thousand cankers as seen in black walnut trees Thousand Cankers Disease

Thousand cankers disease is a relatively new fungal infection that seems to have an affinity for Walnut trees. The disease is a combination of damage caused by a native beetle, coupled with a canker producing fungal infection. While the disease itself is rarer than Emerald Ash Borer and Walnut trees seem at least partially capable of fending off an infection, it is still a growing concern among foresters and members of the forest products industry. Read more »

Kiln-Dried, Hardwood Slabs

kiln dried hardwood slabs

Live edged, hardwood slabs make a bold statement in home and office design. They are used by craftsmen to make tables, furniture and as unique accents throughout a space. Our hardwood slabs are wide, left with their live bark edges intact and machine planed down to standard thicknesses so they’re ready for your project. Read more »

Select and Better Black Walnut

black walnut lumber

At Ohio Timber Works, quartersawn white oak is our main product, but Better Black Walnut is a luxurious, popular choice. Its rich, dark color and warm tones make it a favorite for woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and flooring producers. Black walnut is strong, easy to work with, and looks beautiful, making it one of North America’s top hardwoods. Why Choose Luxury Walnut? Often called Luxury Walnut, black walnut has unique grain patterns …