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