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A sustainable harvest ensures that your timber tract stays valuable for years to come. At Stoltzfus, we think carefully about what we cut, balancing today’s profits with tomorrow’s priorities. This means we don’t cut all the good trees today. Our goal is to keep your forest healthy, vigorous, and diverse for generations to come.
Since a forest is an ecosystem, timber harvests affect the surrounding soil, water, and animal life. By careful planning, we minimize soil disruption, which reduces erosion and preserves water quality. Our harvesting practices also create openings for sunlight. This promotes diverse plant growth, which stabilizes the soil and supports wildlife habitat.
We know that choosing a timber company is a big decision. That’s why we pay up front—so you’ll know we will follow through. How does it work? Once you’ve accepted our harvest plan, we’ll pay you 20%. Then, just before harvest, we will pay the remainder. This means you will have your full price in hand before we cut a single tree.
A timber harvest is a big decision and might feel intimidating. We know that the process might be new and unfamiliar, and that it’s common to have questions. Maybe you’re asking things such as
At Stoltzfus, we understand your concerns, so we’ve included extensive information about timber harvesting on our website. We’re also happy to answer specific questions you may have.
As a large timber company, we have minimum tree count requirements for a timber harvest. For most contracts, we require a minimum of 50 trees, which can be a combination of the 7 species we purchase. But because white oak has a higher value, we will consider harvesting as few as 20 trees if they are at least 20” in diameter. If you don’t meet these minimums, please visit one of our partners who specializes in smaller harvests.
2. You contact us, and we ask you more about your timber.
3. Our foresters meet with you and create a harvest plan.
4. Once you approve the plan, our foresters mark your property and mark the trees to be harvested.
5. We schedule your harvest at a time that suits both your schedule and ours.
6. You get your Payday — you receive the full sales amount before we cut a single tree.
7. Our crews harvest and haul the marked trees. leaving your property in good condition.
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Our experienced foresters prepare a comprehensive harvest plan. They walk you through the best way to achieve optimum harvest income while leaving your forest in prime condition for the future.
Every harvest includes a sediment control plan that is easy to read and easy to file with the appropriate authorities.
Our loggers care for your property as if it were their own. We commit to giving you a positive harvest experience and pledge to leave your land in good condition..
We pay in full before we cut. How’s that for peace of mind? Receive 20% at signing, and the remainder right before harvest begins.
After your harvest, receive a voucher for a free load of mulch. Just complete our satisfaction survey and we’ll send your voucher.
You care about your land and its future. So you need a forestry company that understands how to select trees, protect your land during harvest, and is committed to its future.
After a careful harvest, we leave your land in good condition. That means we repair any deep ruts, sow grass seed, and ensure that your forest is prepared for future harvests. Our goal is providing lumber for today while preserving forests for tomorrow.
