Claybourn Walters Logging Co.
Professional Logging crews serving the Carolinas for more than 75 years
Timber Harvesting
Claybourn Walters Logging Co, Inc has been proudly serving landowners and site contractors for more than 75 years. Our foresters and buying professionals are located throughout the Carolinas and are available to walk you through the entire process from start to finish. Our services include various types of tree harvesting depending on your needs
Located in one of the fastest growing regions in the country, our business also plays a key role in new developments across the state by working with grading contractors to efficiently and safely remove the timber ahead of grading. Large commercial and residential developments require certified and professional logging crews to perform the work and we pride ourselves on being a part of the growth in our region.
clearcuts
Harvesting and merchandising all of the timber in a designated area.
Thinning
Often performed on planted pine plantations around 15 years in age, this process involves removing approximate 30% of the standing timber to allow room for the remaining trees to grow healthier and stronger.
Chipping
In some cases, large chippers can be brought to a site to merchandise even the smallest of trees that are typically left behind in traditional timber harvest.
Wildlife Cuts
This process can be performed in a variety of ways depending on the landowners goals to promote wildlife. Generally, it involves the removal of certain tree species in an effort to promote more mast bearing trees as well as green growth on the forest floor.
Residential Cuts
Often performed for residential developments, this process involves harvest 80-90 percent of standing timber on a property in an effort to leave just a few mature trees per acre.
HOW IT WORKS
Walk the Property
Every property is unique. We like to walk each tract with the landowner as an initial effort to understand exactly how and where they would like our work to be conducted. It is important to know both the property and the landowner before we get started.
Maps & Contacts
It is important to obtain up-to-date parcel maps to ensure our work is in compliance. We like to go a step further and contact all neighboring landowners and relevant environmental agencies so that they are aware of our harvesting. As with any business, communication is key.
Field Work
We take the time to get the job done right. It is our responsibility to flag property boundaries, identify any stream and flood zones and determine any further hazards that may exist on the property before bringing any logging crews on-site.
Harvest
The number one goal in harvesting timber is to complete the job as safely and efficiently as possible while obtaining the most value for your forest products. We are in constant communication with our certified logging crews and can be reached by landowners at any time.
Satisfied Customers Say:
Frequently Asked Questions
Our outstanding reputation is based upon a long history of providing quality work. We will provide you with:
- An on site visit to plan initial operations
- Highly trained and certified contract logging crews
- All necessary documentation, contracts, payments etc throughout the operation
- Safe, efficient and highly technical equipment
- Quality site preparation, road work, and harvesting in an efficient and responsible manner
- Recommendations on replanting options upon completion
We continue to emphasize the importance of safety by:
- Requiring all crews attend their state’s certification course and keep them active
- Recruiting skilled professionals with a proven track record
- Ensuring every logging crew is operating with all the necessary insurance documents
- Providing any necessary support to keep equipment in up and running safely
You can rest assured that only trained professionals are at work on your land.
Wildlife habitat conditions are of top priority when harvesting and managing land. We work to promote habitat by:
- Leaving buffer zones for rare or endangered species of plants and animals
- Avoiding direct crossings of streams and wetland areas
- Thinning forests to allow more sunlight and nutrient growth to reach to forest floor
- Laying down native seed and grasses on exposed areas where soil has been disturbed
Timber sales and management plans can be very beneficial to wildlife if handled carefully and responsibly. Proper timber management will enhance a forest’s suitability for many forms of wildlife. Claybourn Walters Logging Co., Inc. strives to ensure that wildlife habitat is protected while timber production is enhanced. It is in everyone’s best interest if we can create a balance between the two.
Claybourn Walters Logging Co., Inc. is committed to responsible stewardship of the environment. We ensure environmental stability by:
- Leaving buffer zones so as not to disturb any sensitive environmental areas
- Making as little impact as possible to the ground cover so as to prevent erosion and runoff
- Openly communicating with the forest service and other governing bodies to ensure all work is done in compliance with environmental laws
- Using Best Management Practice (BMP’s) guidelines as written out by the Forest Service and keeping a field guide onsite for reference
- Avoiding direct crossings of streams and wetland areas if at all possible
- Laying down native seed and grasses over disturbed areas to create stability and ground cover
We meet, and often exceed all applicable environmental laws and regulations. But we don’t stop there. We respect all requirements, whether mandated by law or not, to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment. All of our harvesting operations are conducted under very strict guidelines and regulations designed to protect the environment.
Claybourn Walters Logging Co., Inc. is proud of our environmental record!
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for forestry operations were created by the Forest Service in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. The practices represent the minimum standards necessary for protecting and maintaining the water quality as well as some wildlife habitat values while conducting forestry activities. Among other things, BMPs were designed to provide guidance in:
- Planning
- Erosion and Runoff Control
- Streamside Management Zones (SMZs)
- Roads, Skid Trails and Logging Decks
- Fire, Waste and Spill Controll
- Who to Contact
Claybourn Walters Logging Co., Inc. encourages landowners to replant their property after a mature harvest. There are a few steps that are involved with replanting. The process includes:
- Contacting your local reforestation company or consulting forester to begin the planning process.
- Preparing the ground for new seedlings. It will be necessary to control all competing vegetation with fire, herbicides, or heavy equipment.
- Replanting your property with seedlings. A team of professionals will effeciantly replant all viable areas of your property with seedlings. This process can be done by machine or by hand depending on soil conditions and site preparation.
- Periodic inspection of the seedlings will be required to insure proper growth and protection until they are well established.
Contact Us
- (919) 622-5956
- info@claybournwalters.com
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16071 NC-130 East
Fairmont, North Carolina 28340