Timber harvesting in managed UK broadleaf woodland

Commercial forestry · Woodland management · Firewood

Professional Forestry Management & Sustainable Timber Services, including firewood & log supplies

Fully insured commercial forestry, woodland clearance, and reliable winter firewood delivery.

  • NPTC Certified

    City & Guilds qualified team

  • Fully Insured

    £10M Public Liability

  • Safety

    FISA,  ITC Emergency First Aid + F

Autumn & winter season now open
Tractor-powered firewood processor filling netted bulk bags of seasoned logs
On-site log processing
Stacked dumpy bags of seasoned firewood stored in the barn
Seasoned firewood storage

Premium firewood logs

Seasoned hardwood logs, delivered to your door

Every log is cut from locally sourced sustainably woodland, processed in our yard and moisture-tested before it leaves.

SEASONED HARDWOOD MIX

<15% moisture

Logs from locally sustained woodland

Seasoned Firewood. Air-seasoned in our barns. Ideal for stoves and open fires.

Delivered in extra large one cubic metre bag

£140 per cubic metre

Prices shown are indicative and confirmed on your order request. Bulk and trade discounts available.

Core forestry services

From small woodland crops to large management plans.

Modern Komatsu machinery, low-impact operations and experienced operators deliver efficient results while protecting your land and maximising timber value. 
Owning woodland is a valuable long-term asset, yet many landowners overlook the hidden revenue waiting in their timber. While professional tree felling and site clearance require an upfront investment, timber harvesting is far from a simple expense—it is a commercial operation designed to generate substantial financial returns for you. 
By transforming mature or thinning woodlands into marketable timber, you not only clear your land for future growth, healthier ecosystems, and enhanced property value, but you also turn your standing trees into a profitable harvest. Let our experts handle the logistics of the project so you can unlock the true, dual benefit of a cleaner landscape and a profitable woodland.
All services

Woodland Management

Long-term stewardship for productive, healthy woodland.

  • Selective thinning & felling
  • Ride and glade creation
  • 10-year management plans

Why choose us

Forestry & Timber Solutions Built on 70 Years of Experience

M Salter & Son Limited is a third-generation Devon contractor delivering professional forestry, timber extraction and woodland management across the South West.
Michael has been our timber harvesting contractor for the past 15 years. The woodlands are managed under a Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) system. Michael is very professional in all his work and the woodlands are a testament to the skill and care that he takes when working here. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other woodland owners.

Coombe Farm

M Salter & Son Ltd are a pleasure to work with. Their extensive knowledge of all aspects of forestry, combined with their professional and reliable approach, makes them a trusted partner for any forestry project. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.

Cameron Edmonds

Contracts Manager, Euroforest South West

Safety & environmental statement

We operate strictly within the UK Forestry Standard and the law. Every project starts with the right felling licence, a wildlife and habitat survey, and a written risk assessment. Timber is extracted with low ground-pressure machinery, brash is managed to protect soils, and replanting or natural regeneration is built into every plan we write.

— M. Salter, Operations Manager

  • Legally compliant

    Felling licences, TPO checks and Forestry Commission consents handled before any saw starts.

  • Safety first, always

    NPTC qualified operators, FISA guidance followed, site-specific RAMS on every job.

  • Wildlife conservation

    Pre-works ecology and nesting-bird surveys, protected-species checks and seasonal timing. Heritage surveys.

  • Fully documented

    £10M public liability, employer's liability and plant insurance – certificates on request.

Recent projects

Work from the woods this season

Quote & log booking

Request a quote or book your winter logs

Three quick steps. No obligation – we'll call to confirm details and arrange a site visit or delivery slot.
  • Free site visits within our service area
  • Written quotes within 48 hours
  • Firewood delivered within 7 days in season

Prefer to talk? Call 07877 531 799

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We deliver locally within a ten mile radius.