Raw Material Sources & Log Yard

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.

Owner, Randall Eller at log stockpile

On-site scales increase Independence Lumber, Inc's efficiency. Lumber and lumber products being shipped out are weighed to ensure they comply with DOT's weight standards.

Loaded Log Truck ready to leave jobsite for Independence Lumber, Inc.

Procurement Team at Job Site

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.

On an average, 150,000 to 200,000 board feet of logs are brought into our sawmill daily, averaging 800,000 to one million board feet per week.

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.

Pilot Log Yard crew in Rocky Gap, VA - from left-Tim Dillon, John Perry (mgr.), Kevin Inscore

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