Standing Timber Buyers in Northern Indiana

Buskirk Lumber is a professional licensed and bonded timber buyer based out of Freeport, Michigan, with over 100 years in the industry. We operate a sawmill and dry kiln facility, and purchase standing hardwood timber directly from landowners throughout Michigan and Indiana.

At Buskirk Lumber, our timber purchasing focuses on standing timber sales. We do not handle single-tree removals, yard trees, or small residential cutting jobs.

Your Partner in Sustainable Woodlot Management

The way your timber is harvested and sold has a direct impact on both your woodlot and your return. Our process is built around selective harvesting and selling mill-direct, giving you a better outcome on both sides.

Where We Buy

Serving St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Noble, DeKalb, and Allen Counties & Beyond

We buy standing timber across Northern Indiana, helping landowners get fair market value for their trees without losing profit to middlemen or brokers. Our team works throughout the region, including:

Hardwood Species We Buy in Northern Indiana

  • Cherry
  • Hard Maple
  • Oak
  • Walnut
  • Hickory
  • Basswood
  • Beech
  • Fir 
  • Poplar

How it Works: Harvesting Your Timber in Northern Indiana

Reach out to us on our website or by phone.
Our team discusses with you the needs of your woodlot.
Our dedicated timber buyers assess your woodlot and give you an offer based on the assessment.
Upon signing of the contract, we offer 10% down. We pay the remainder of the contract value in full prior to the start of the harvest.
Our team of loggers harvests your standing timber and takes the logs to the mill.

Referrals & Multiple Woodlots

We are able to offer the best prices for timber when multiple woodlots are harvested in the same vicinity. Let us know how we can help you harvest multiple jobs in one area and make a better profit per acre!

Sell Your Standing Timber in Northern Indiana

Request a Timber Evaluation

If you’re considering selling standing timber in Northern Indiana, the first step is understanding your inventory and what your timber is worth. We provide straightforward timber evaluations, helping you get a clear picture of volume, quality, and potential return before any decisions are made. 

Ready to see what your timber is worth? Request a timber appraisal today.

Thank you for your interest in McCormick Sawmills!

The sawmill is currently not operational, however, we are still actively buying in the area while we work on rebuilding the facility. Our team of buyers is always ready to help you!