Softwood Timber Buyers and Woodlot Management
Cherry Creek Forestry buys standing softwood timber at a fair market price for both small and large landowners. The work is especially focused on pine and conifer stands where careful thinning or selective harvesting can improve value, access, and future growth.
We are certified through the Michigan Master Logger program and have a Michigan Registered Forester on staff to help landowners understand their woodlot and the practical options in front of them.
A Landowner-First Process
Timber sales can feel complicated when you do not work in the woods every day. Cherry Creek Forestry keeps the process direct: review the stand, explain what affects value, talk through access and timing, and make sure the landowner understands the plan before a harvest begins.
Selective Harvesting Mindset
We specialize in selective cutting for sustainable woodlot management. The goal is not simply removing timber. The goal is removing the right timber while keeping the land usable, healthy, and ready for future growth.
What We Look At On Site
A practical timber review considers species, volume, quality, spacing, access, slopes, wet areas, landing locations, and the condition of the trees that should remain. Those details shape whether a project is a good fit and what harvest method makes sense.
- Species mix and softwood volume
- Equipment access and landing areas
- Stand density and retained-tree health
- Landowner goals, timing, and site constraints
Clear Communication Before Work Begins
Before a harvest moves forward, the landowner should understand what is being purchased, how access will work, what timing may look like, and what to expect when the job is complete. That clarity is what turns a timber sale into a managed project.