The expert team at First Choice Hardwoods is dedicated to acquiring, managing, and utilizing our valuable forested land assets. We aim to protect and preserve the existing forest structure, wildlife, and overall ecosystem for future generations.
Landowners in Ohio rely on First Choice Hardwoods to help preserve and improve their forested lands. Give us a call at (614) 336–9758 or (800) 634-3310 and find out how you can benefit financially from your forested lands while we preserve and improve them at the same time.
Our Guiding Principles
At First Choice Hardwoods, we consider ourselves stewards of this beautiful land, and our leading goal is to provide responsible, sustainable forest management. We utilize ethical growth and harvest practices which leads to maximizing the profitability of your forested areas. We do this while ensuring these areas as well as the surrounding wildlife, water systems, soil, and more are continually protected for future use and harvesting.
Our commitment to sustainable conservation is proven by:
- We are members of several prestigious sustainability-centered organizations, including The Ohio Forestry Association, Soil and Water Conservation Society, and National Woodland Owners.
- We adhere to state regulations that set standards for forest management, including erosion control, water preservation, etc.
- We utilize logging practices that support and enhance the natural lifecycle of forest spaces.
- We take every opportunity to use methods that reduce impact to the surrounding forest, such as directional tree felling, developing road systems, and more.
Benefits of Selective Logging
While protecting forest resources for this and future generations, we also understand the harvesting of timber is necessary to our livelihoods today. Therefore, we exclusively offer selective logging services at First Choice Hardwoods.
Selective logging, or cutting, is the removal of selected trees within a forest based on criteria such as diameter, height, species, etc. Remaining trees are left in the area where they can continue to grow. Selective cutting aims to reduce the impact of logging to forested areas, while improving forest health and maximizing profits to landowners.
Other benefits include:
- Provides a win-win situation of economic benefit to landowners and loggers while delivering conservation value for the forest.
- Supports more wildlife than other methods by keeping habitats intact.
- Encourages trees to re-seed and grow back faster with increased access to light.
- Diminishes risk of forest fire.
- Minimizes soil erosion.
Contact Us Today!
The lumber industry has seen many concerns since its inception and at First Choice Hardwoods, we focus on alleviating these with our mindful, sustainable harvesting practices. We implement the best forest management practices and with these help our clients realize the full potential of their forested lands. Whether it’s for recreation, hunting, logging, personal enjoyment, or other reasons, we’re here to help your land thrive. Call us today at (614) 336–9758 or (800) 634-3310 to get your management plan started.