YODER FORESTRY
Helping landowners make informed decisions about their woods through responsible forestry practices and land management tailored to their goals.
Consulting Forestry Services
Your woods are more than just trees. They are an investment, a source of enjoyment, wildlife habitat, and something you may hope to pass down to the next generation.
We work directly with landowners to understand their goals and provide forestry services that fit their property. From timber management and wildlife habitat improvements to property evaluations, our approach is focused on helping you make informed decisions while keeping the future of your forest in mind.
Timber Management
Guidance for responsible timber harvesting based on your property, goals, and the future of your woods.
Wildlife Habitat
Improve bedding, browse, and forest conditions with management practices designed to benefit wildlife.
Timber Appraisals
Understand the benefits and potential concerns of a wooded property before making an important decision.
A Different Approach to Forestry
Working with a private consulting forester means having someone who can help you understand your options and connect you with the right people for the job. With relationships across more than 30 sawmills and private logging contacts, we can find the right fit for your property rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Meet Your Forester
Luke Yoder has always had a connection to the land. Raised on a dairy farm as one of eleven children, he developed an appreciation for hard work and the outdoors from an early age.
Luke got his start in the timber industry cutting with an Amish crew and has worked in the forestry business since 2022. Today, he works directly with landowners to help them make informed decisions about their woods.
His approach to forestry focuses on looking beyond the immediate harvest. Through thoughtful management and selective harvesting, Luke believes in preserving the best trees and creating conditions that support the future growth of the forest.
Outside of forestry, Luke is also an ultra runner, a pursuit he says has changed his life for the better.