Why chose Claybourn Walters?
Our outstanding reputation is based upon a long history of providing quality work.  We will provide you with:

• A pre-harvest plan outlining objectives
• Highly trained contract logging crews
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Quality site preparation, road building, harvesting and reforestation with high priority given to safety and environmental impact
• timber sales contract and appropriate timber buyers

Safety
We are proud of our safety record and will continue to emphasize the importance of:

• training
• recruiting skilled professionals
• maintaining our equipment to meet all safety standards

You can rest assured that only trained professionals are at work on your land. 

Wildlife
All operations of Claybourn Walters Company are carried out in a manner that protects water quality, promotes wildlife habitat, and encourages timber production.  We know that wildlife habitat conditions must be given high priority when preparing a forest management plan.  We strive to create a balance between overall natural resource protection and land use.

Over-crowded and overgrown tree stands block out the sun and inhibit growth of ground cover and forage that wildlife need for food and cover. Forest management activities such as thinning, weeding out of undesirable trees and clear cutting, allow the forest to regenerate and produce plants that animals and birds can use.  After harvesting there is usually an abundance of sprouts and seedlings that increase food and cover for game and nongame species.

Timber sales and management plans can be very beneficial to wildlife if handled carefully and responsibly.  Proper timber management will enhance a woodlands suitability for many forms of wildlife.  Claybourn Walters ensures that wildlife habitat is protected while timber production is enhanced.

Environmental
Claybourn Walters Company is committed to responsible stewardship of the environment.  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.

What are "Best Management Practices"?
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for forestry operations (silviculture) represents the minimum standards necessary for protecting and maintaining the water quality as well as some wildlife habitat values while conducting forestry activities.  BMPs were designed for:

• landowners
• foresters
• timber buyers
• loggers
• site preparation and reforestation contractors
• anyone involved with forestry operations

Claybourn Walters Company uses BMPs as a minimum guideline in our activities.  We know that careful forest management ensures tree harvesting is done responsibly, balancing growth with removal.