Selling Timber in Clinton County, MI

3 businesses work this county

Quick answer

There are 3 timber businesses listed for Clinton County, Michigan: 3 timber buyers, loggers and mills. 1 of them has an office in the county. The rest are registered to work here and travel in, and every listing shows how far its office is from the county seat.

Before you talk to anyone, find out what your timber is worth

Most landowners in Clinton County have no idea what their standing timber is worth, which is exactly the position a buyer wants you in. Four questions gets you a ballpark range before the first offer lands.

Timber Buyers, Loggers & Mills in Clinton County (1)

This buyer is based in Clinton County. Being close matters: hauling is one of the biggest costs taken out of your check.

5.0(7 reviews)
Elsie, MI

New Growth Timber Cutting is a logging contractor in Elsie, Michigan. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. A listing here is not an endorsement.

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Timber Buyers, Loggers & Mills Nearby (2)

Businesses that buy, cut or mill timber in Clinton County, working from a nearby town.

4.6(35 reviews)
St Johns, MI
Buying Standing TimberLumberQuality Custom Made Flooring And TrimSupplying Landscape Materials For Your Property

Maple Rapids Lumber Mill Inc is a mill in St Johns, Michigan. It has a Google Maps business listing in that category. It is also listed as a timber buyer. A listing here is not an endorsement.

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St Johns, MI
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Michigan Timber & Ag is a timber buyer and logging outfit based in St. Johns, Michigan. They buy standing timber, do select cutting and land clearing, and also build out wildlife habitat work for landowners who hunt their ground. They take soft and hardwood, including mature white pine, oak, maple, and walnut. Their process starts with a call about your property and goals, then a walk-through to look at species and forest health, followed by a clear estimate and a written agreement before any cutting starts. For harvesting itself they say they use "wide track logging equipment to minimize land disturbance." They work within 80 miles of St. Johns, and name Clinton County along with a long list of towns across central Michigan, including Lansing, Owosso, Mount Pleasant, and Saginaw. They prefer projects of 5 acres or more, though they say to call about smaller or unusual situations. The business says it was founded in 2023, continuing what it calls "a family tradition of responsible forestry," with founder Ryan Grubaugh bringing over 20 years in the timber industry. He's certified through the National Hardwood Lumber Association and works as a Certified Lumber Inspector. This one suits a landowner in or near Clinton County with at least a handful of acres who wants a single point of contact for the timber sale, the logging, and any follow-on land clearing or wildlife habitat work, rather than hiring separate people for each. From michigantimberag.com, read 8 October 2026.

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Questions landowners ask

How many timber buyers and foresters serve Clinton County?

3 businesses are listed for Clinton County: 0 consulting foresters and 3 buyers, loggers and mills. 1 of them has an office in the county.

How much is my timber worth in Clinton County?

Nobody can tell you what your timber is worth without walking it. Value depends on the species, the size and grade of the trees, how thickly they stand, the ground conditions and how easily a logger can reach them. Anyone who quotes you a figure without seeing the land is guessing, and a guess in that direction is rarely in your favour.

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Do I need a forestry consultant to sell timber in Clinton County?

You do not have to use one. A consulting forester works for you rather than the buyer, marks the timber, runs a sealed-bid sale and typically charges a percentage of the sale. Research from several state extension services has found that timber sold through a consultant often returns enough more to cover the fee, though results vary by tract and by market. The decision usually turns on the size of the sale and whether you have sold timber before.

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Forester listings for Clinton County come from the county register, revised 2026-10-12. The register is updated quarterly.