Trusted Timber
Caring for your wooded areas can be quite the chore. Whether you’re looking to trim or remove a problem tree in the yard, need storm-damaged trees cleaned up, have timber that needs harvested or managed for increased value, or just need a plan to clear an area for another purpose, Mel Slabach and his team at Michiana Timber and Tree are ready to help with your tree project.
A family-owned business, Michiana Timber and Tree began with the sale of firewood. They’re a fully licensed, bonded and insured provider specializing in tree service, timber harvesting and firewood processing, as well as land clearing in preparation for construction or water installation.
In the spring and summer months, the team at Michiana Timber and Tree spends most of its time on residential tree service, helping to remove trees and assist with storm cleanup. In the fall, Slabach and his team focus on timber harvesting.
“We have a qualified crew who has been harvesting timber for 20 years. They’ll come in and assess the situation and then selectively harvest your woodland responsibly, leaving it in the best condition possible so that it grows back quicker. Timber is a renewable resource, and our goal is to help our customers capitalize on that as much as possible,” Slabach says.
Michiana Timber and Tree focuses on sustainability and quality workmanship, treating your land with as much care as they would their own. In addition to purchasing your timber, Slabach and his team will also help market timber for customers. The team will set up an auction, bring in buyers, gather bids and close the sale on behalf of customers.
Forest management services are also available with strategic guidance to generate long-term value. The process begins with a forest assessment, followed by a salvage cut to remove low-quality trees and completed with a selective harvest of high-value timber.
“We’re always striving to improve the areas we manage and create more valuable timber for our community. We want our friends and neighbors to know we’ll support their needs while helping to create more sustainable land,” Slabach says.
For landowners with goals of conservation, Michiana Timber and Tree can help maximize the health of forested land while also preserving habitats and delivering a personalized plan for the area.
Commonly an outsourced project, forest management is a process Michiana Timber and Tree manages completely in-house. With deep community roots and honest values, the team hopes to keep the community thriving while also supporting community members in managing the places they love and call home.
Slabach hopes you’ll consider Michiana Timber and Tree for all of your tree needs. His team also specializes in land clearing with a clear understanding of what needs to stay and what needs to go, effectively removing trees, stumps, brush and debris, all while preserving valuable trees.
The team provides free estimates for all work and promises transparency and customer satisfaction for every job.
Slabach does encourage homeowners to plan ahead, as the schedule frequently books one to three months out, and he knows it can be difficult to wait.
True to its humble roots, Michiana Timber and Tree also still offers firewood for campfires, home heating and outdoor cooking. They offer delivery by truck or dump trailer for large orders.
“We really want to make things easy for everyone who chooses to work with Michiana Timber and Tree and take care of everything from start to finish,” Slabach says.
To schedule your project with Michiana Timber and Tree, call Mel and his team at 260-350-3622 or visit MichianaTimberManagement.com.
