Is it important to select a certified logger to harvest timber?
How you sell your trees, and select the professional contractors who can do the work, are important considerations. They can either perpetuate the many values of your forest for a long time, or badly damage the land and your personal and aesthetic pleasure. Taking time to select the right logger for you is an important step in conserving your forestland for future generations. The New Hampshire Timberland Owner’s Association (NHTOA) maintains a directory of certified loggers and forest product truckers. These individuals have completed the NH Professionals Loggers Program, a voluntary certification program administered by the NH Timber Harvesting Council to promote safe operating skills and industry professionalism. A list of loggers in your area is also available from your county’s UNH Cooperative Extension office.
