BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – For those who have been considering selling their standing timber or land, contacting Matson Lumber in Brookville is their best, first step.

Timber and land are very valuable assets, and working with Matson Lumber is the best way to ensure a top return while knowing the job will be done the right way.

For nine generations, the Matson family has built a reputation for honesty and integrity. They will gladly provide references upon request.

Their professional sales staff is constantly traveling the world in search of the best markets for lumber and logs. With consistent global demand, the seller can be assured that Matson will always offer a fair price for their timber. Smaller competitors typically cannot match their prices.

With Matson, there are no middle men to erode profits. That means, no brokers who will “flip” their timber, and no consultants charging commissions.

For landowners, there is only one way to manage your timber, and that’s your way!

The landowner’s timber management goals are unique. Whether they are interested in long-term asset growth, income, forest health and sustainability, deer and wildlife management, aesthetics, or recreation, Matson can tailor the job to meet the landowner’s goals.

Once a meeting is established, one of Matson’s professional foresters will consult with the landowner, listen to their specific needs and custom-design a harvest plan that will meet the landowner’s goals.

This service is provided at no cost or obligation.

Matson Lumber Company understands because they are also a landowner, holding more than 27,000 acres in western Pennsylvania and New York. No one has higher standards than Matson when it comes to taking care of the landowner’s property.

Every job is supervised by a professional SFI certified forester, and their crews follow the most current Best Management Practices for logging.

They always take great care to prevent damage to residual trees – your future timber value. Operations are conducted in a way that minimizes soil disturbance, and no job is finished until the property is cleaned up to your satisfaction.

The value of our forests is not measured in timber alone. That is why Matson uses a whole-forest management approach that promotes all the benefits of the forest.

Therefore, in addition to producing high-quality timber, our management policies also promote sustained timber growth, environmental stewardship, and public recreation.

Sustained Timber Growth

The forests of tomorrow are shaped by the practices of today. Timber is a renewable resource, and Matson Lumber is committed to growing high-quality, hardwood forests for the future. This commitment ensures that they can provide high-quality hardwood lumber without compromising the ability of the next generation to meet their needs.

Environmental Stewardship

Matson Lumber recognizes that with forest ownership comes the responsibility of stewardship. Every one of their management plans is embedded with measures for wildlife habitat protection, watershed protection, and soil conservation.

Most often their practices exceed the requirements of regulatory agencies, whether it is not disturbing sensitive habitats such as wetlands or nesting sites, maintaining riparian buffer zones, or sensible road construction methods that minimize soil erosion and impact to aquatic habitats.

Public Recreation

Finally, Matson’s understands that there is something special about the woods. They bring a quality to the landscape that cannot be found in populated places.

Matson Lumber is proud to share our woodlands with others by keeping the majority of our property open to the public. Whether it is hunting, fishing, hiking, or simply searching for solitude, we encourage our neighbors to enjoy our woods.

If you or anyone you know is considering selling their timber or land, be sure to contact Matson Lumber Company at 814-849-5334 or visit their webpage at matsonlumber.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/matsonlumbercompany/.