Cowan Lumber Inc.This Is Our Story
John Weaver has worked in the timber industry for over 20 years. His experience, both in the sawmill and on-site buying logs and standing timber, has equipped him with a broad perspective and knowledge base of what is necessary for successful and sustainable timber operations.
In 2007, John established Cowan Lumber with its own sawmill operation located at 2314 Church Road in Mifflinburg. The work is done by trusted subcontractors, including family members.
Cowan Lumber Inc. is a forest-to-market standing timber buyer, buying within 40 miles of our mill in Mifflinburg. From initial evaluation and survey, to actual cutting operations, and then transport to our local sawmill operation, Cowan Lumber Inc. delivers the quality, professionalism, and profit that timber owners deserve for their valuable resource. As a small business working with subcontractors, including family members, Cowan Lumber Inc. is equipped to provide efficient, local service. Timber stand owners are able to discuss their concerns and objectives directly with company ownership.
We Buy Standing Timber
At a price and terms you can trust. Many of our customers are referred by those who have either used our services or heard of our quality reputation. If you own timber within 40 miles of the mill, we will arrive on-site to measure and price your timber and offer a contract. Our contract clearly states the terms of our relationship for harvesting your timber. The value that we provide to our clients on their first harvesting operation is the same value that will bring us back for subsequent harvests.
We Harvest Professionally
To protect your property and maximize your gains. We hire professional sub-contractors with the tools, training and experience to harvest and manage your timber in a sustainable and professional manner. Ownership has training from the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative and is on-site for each job. Of special note, we have our own dozer which we can use to repair any tracks or damage which may occur due to wet ground conditions.
Our outstanding reputation is a direct result of our professional standards of operation. We are pleased to provide prospective clients with references from our existing customer list.
We Manage the Forest
To improve the timber stand and optimize its yield. Our experience and understanding of trees and the forest informs our recommendations to our clients on the when and how of thinning and harvesting. By evaluating the varieties of your timber and the overall condition of your stand, we advise on the best strategy for providing long-term, sustainable yields. Specifically, we can provide advice on the establishment of a trail system, improvement of the timber stand, and wildlife and diversity management.
We Saw the Timber That We Harvest
Our sawmill operations enable us to prepare the timber that we harvest for sale on the market. By keeping sawing operations at our own mill, we provide optimal value for our customers.
Wholesale and industrial buyers: see what we produce.