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The Firewood Information You Need to Know
Many people are turning to firewood for heat who haven’t done so in the past, and as one of Maine’s family-owned firewood producers, Day Logging is happy to help folks learn the ropes and get started. In this beginner’s guide to everything you should know about...
Why, When, and How to Clear Forested Land
When walking through New England woods, it’s easy to think you’re in a permanent patch of nature kept pristine through the ages. The reality is that most of the land in New England was deforested in the colonial period, and most of the forests growing today are...
Methods of Wooded Land Clearing You Should Know
Land clearing is an important step in any type of development project. It’s also often a very costly process, with heavy equipment and lots of labor. Given the costs and difficulty, it’s important that you approach these projects in the best way from the beginning. ...
Forest Hiking Trails: How Logging Helps Establish Trails
Living in the Maine woods, you don’t get the same conveniences as folks dwelling in cities. We don’t get a Starbucks every quarter mile. We don’t have the convenience of being a minute away from grocery shopping. What we do have is ready access to unbroken...
Forest Recreation: Activities and Opportunities For Landowners
If you’re new to forest land ownership, you probably have many questions about how you can use your land, including the best ways to pursue forest recreation activities. While our focus as a business is on logging and related activities, most loggers get into our line...
Modern Timber Harvests: How Better Tools Support a Greener Future (updated for 2026)
When people hear about new forestry equipment, they often picture bigger machines and faster work. We see a more useful change. The biggest step forward is not speed alone. It is better information, better planning, and better use of the wood a harvest produces. That...
How Does Timber Management & Land Management Increase Biodiversity?
Land management for timber has a multi-faceted role to play. It promotes structural diversity and increases wildlife habitat by nurturing the ecological function of the forest. It also fosters diversity of tree sizes and ages and improves water and air quality....
What Is Timber and Its Uses?
In short, timber is unprocessed or minimally processed harvested wood. Timber is processed to create lumber for construction along with other wood products. Timber products are essential for many businesses, but most of us aren’t familiar with timber and its uses. We...
How to Find Logging Companies Near Me: 7 Smart Ways to Choose the Right Partner
Updated August 2026 Searching for “logging companies near me” is easy. Choosing the right company for your land takes more thought. A timber harvest can affect your property for years. The right logger can help you earn income from timber, improve access, prepare land...
Timber Marketing & Sales: How Marketing Fits Into Forest Management
Marketing is necessary to raise awareness, make sales, and meet customer needs. It bridges the gap between supply and demand by integrating the customer perspective. Marketing and sales are equally instrumental in selling timber for top dollar. At William A. Day Jr....