Service Areas

Timber Buyer Service Areas

MK Timber provides expert timber harvesting services throughout central Illinois, including the areas in and around Peoria, Bloomington, Ottawa, and Yorkville. We are a responsible logging company headquartered in Lacon, Illinois, and offer income opportunities for property owners in the Illinois Valley and beyond, who we pay for desirable trees. MK Timber is fully bonded and insured in Illinois. We believe strongly in sustainability and treat every property as if it is our own.

Our timber harvesting process includes:

  1. No-obligation landowner meeting to discuss short- and long-term property intentions

  2. Property & tree assessment

  3. Tally sheet/quote generation with line itemized timber prices

  4. Contract completion & payment

  5. Tree harvesting

Tree species harvested by MK Timber:

  • Black walnut

  • White oak

  • And more

Harvesting Black Walnuts & Other Trees

MK Timber believes in the practice of selective harvesting. We remove large, mature trees that create a canopy over the ground and restrict the growth of smaller trees and other plants below. Selectively harvesting black walnuts and other trees is a conservative alternative to clearcutting that benefits both landowners and wildlife.

Benefits of selective harvesting include:

  • Providing income for landowners

  • Clearing trails for easy access

  • Limiting ground disturbance & wildlife disruption

  • Improving timber health & wildlife habitat

  • Creating bedding for deer, game birds & other wildlife

  • Aiding in timber cycle

The MK Timber Difference

If you’re wondering, where can I find the best timber buyers near me? Look no further than MK Timber! We utilize a fair, honest and straightforward approach to timber buying that our customers appreciate. We have consistent pricing and processes and hang our hat on making our first offer the best offer. Our team is educated and knowledgeable so we can provide the best possible experience for you. Plus, we use smaller equipment than many of our competitors, which enables us to minimize our impact on the properties and woods in which we work.

To learn more or to start the discussion about selling your timber, contact us today.