Experienced and Professional:

With over 35 years of experience, Shipshewana Hardwoods, supports both Best Management Practices (BMP) and the sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Our loggers have BMP and certified safety training; they also participate in the continuing education at SFI sponsored events. We take into account many factors before marking a tree to be cut including:

• Species
• Health of trees
• Rate of volume growth
• Overall stand conditions
• Your objectives for land management

Services:

• Timber stand evaluation
• Quality harvesting
• Certified logging crews
• Management planning
• Proper grading of roads and log landings following harvest

Before Cutting:

• A written, signed contract
• Full payment prior to logging
• Selective marking and cutting based on your stated objectives
• Proof of insurance
• Licensing and bonding