Raw Material Sources & Log Yards

The balance of the raw-materials needs are procured from independent loggers delivering "gatewood" to our mill location or other independent log buying yards, which in turn sells these logs to Independence Lumber, Inc. In both of these instances, there is no direct contact between company procurement staff and land owners.

Aside from negotiating stumpage purchase with land owners and following up during logging to assure contract conditions are being met, maintaining compliance with state environmental Best Management Practices (BMP's) for logging activities is important.

Additionally, complying with state reforestation laws and Department of Transportation road entrance requirements, requires a coordinated effort with logger and landowners.

Maintaining compliance with state environmental Best Management Practices (BMP's) for logging activities is important for sustainable forestry initiatives.

More than 8 billion acres, one quarter of the earth's total surface is forested. This is only a small fraction of the world's forest resources.

Log stockpile

On an average, 80,000 to 120,000 board feet of logs are brought into our sawmill daily, averaging 22-25 million board feet per year.

With trained foresters on staff, Independence Lumber, Inc. is dedicated to utilizing forest acres to produce the best yield possible, while protecting the land and enabling it to grow future stands.

Independence Lumber, Inc's pilot log yards make procurement in different areas of the region more convenient for independent loggers to deliver their goods.

Dobson Log Yard