by golinus | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog
It doesn’t take long before someone asks me the same question. “Hunter, what trees make the best lumber around here?” The short answer is maple, oak, pine, cedar, and even birch. We have some incredible timber growing throughout Michigan’s...
by golinus | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
A single mature tree can produce anywhere from 100 to more than 1,000 board feet of lumber, depending on its diameter, height, species, and condition. For many landowners in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, that means a storm-damaged oak, maple,...
by golinus | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
The tree had been part of the property for as long as anyone could remember. A tall maple that shaded half the yard during summer. Kids climbed it. Hammocks hung beneath it. Every fall it dropped enough leaves to keep someone busy for days. But over time, it started...
by golinus | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
A storm rolls through overnight. The wind howls. Branches snap. The rain pounds the roof hard enough to keep you awake. The next morning, coffee in hand, you step outside and immediately see it. A tree is down. Maybe it’s an oak that has stood on your property...