While there are many possible objectives to consider when harvesting a tract of timber, stand improvement is among the most important. At Timber Works, we know that bad trees produce genetically flawed seeds and therefore lower quality trees. Harvesting high value timber is essential to the success of any harvesting operation but it is often just as important to remove some poorer quality trees to ensure the overall quality of a stand improves over time. Read more »
Ash Tree Removal
Standing Ash is quickly becoming extinct across the North American forest. As the Emerald Ash Borer moves through the region, the devastation is apparent from the ded tops visible in the now lush green canopy. In addition to being an eye sore, these trees are rapidly losing their commercial value and pose a serious safety risk. Read more »
Selling Pipeline and Power Line Timber
Whether its cut for a power line or as part of the huge natural gas infrastructure project taking place in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, trees left behind by land clearing contractors can be surprisingly valuable. Give Timber Works a call for a no hassle assessment of the log pile left behind on your property! Read more »
Bad Trees Make Bad Seeds — Why Genetics Matter
Healthy forests start before the seed hits the ground. This post explains how poor “mother trees” can pass along weak traits—leading to slower growth, lower survival, and lower-value timber—and what landowners can do to support stronger regeneration.
What is Standing Timber Worth
Valuing a stand of timber depends heavily on the size and quality of the trees in the woods. It is important to educate yourself on your timber stand and work with a customer-oriented logging company you can trust. Timber Works will provide you with a no obligation assessment of your timber stand, answering all of your questions and explaining every step of the process along the way. Read more »
Forest Management Services
Deciding to harvest your timber is an important decision. Ohio Timber Works puts the land owner front and center. We will never pressure you to harvest trees you want to preserve. We strive to balance the needs of the land owner with the continued health and vitality of their timber stand. We take extreme care to minimize our impact while harvesting. We even offer complimentary log road reseeding upon request. Learn more »