Timber harvesting is a flourishing field in Rhode Island, encompassing a diverse assortment of firms that cater to various market needs. The industry features companies specializing in traditional timber harvesting, wood processing, hybrid building construction, and innovative technology solutions to optimize operations. Rhode Island’s timber companies offer a wide array of services ranging from custom cut timber, portable saw mills, horse logging, to water supply management and quality control. Efforts are also directed towards environmental conservation and implementing sustainable methods in business practices. Exciting advancements in the industry indicate a future characterized by technological integration and sustainability.


Top 23 timber harvesting companies in Rhode Island

1. Burgess Farm

The Burgess Farm offering Hay, Horse Boarding, Post & Beam Buildings, Hybrid Buildings, Outhouses, Custom Cut Timber, Portable Saw Mill, Horse Logging. The Burgess Farm, Foster, RI


2. Providence Water Supply Board

Providence Water is a water utility company that provides clean and safe drinking water to customers in Providence, Rhode Island. They offer services such as water supply management, water quality monitoring, and customer assistance programs.


3. Fire Tower Engineered Timber

  • Website: ftet.com
  • Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  • Founded: 2006
  • Headcount: 1-10
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FTET is a company that provides technology solutions to businesses and organizations.


4. Baxter Farm &a; Forest

Baxter Farm & Forest, a one man - one machine operation, has been owned and operated by Lee Baxter for over 20 years. Lee is a certified master logger, through the Southern New England Master Logger Certification Program and is licensed to harvest timber in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Lee was recognized as certified master logger in August 2005 in the first class of master loggers in Southern New England and is currently the only certified master logger in Rhode Island. The master logger program certifies the environmental safety and business practices of Baxter Farm & Forest to ensure that forest products are harvested in a sustainable manner. The mastery is field verified and based on actual jobs performed. Lee's goal is to prepare a forest for future generations. He is environmentally conscious, aware and continuously improves his strategies and skills to keep a healthier forest and preserve our wildlife habitat. Lee exceeds expectations for quality, trust, knowledge and price. Taking pride in giving landowners superior service and showing them that they can trust in his work, Lee holds an exceptional reputation for his skills, commitment and consistency in the woods. Lee is an environmentally conscious professional, who quickly gained a reputation for friendliness to landowners and friendliness to the forest. In November of 2004, Lee was recognized by RIFCO, Rhode Island Forest Conservator's Organization and awarded the ""Friend of the Forest"" for oustanding effort and achievement ensuring the protection and sustainability of Rhode Island's public and privately owned forested land. In 2007 Lee was praised for outstanding logging practices performed in the Yale University Forest in Connecticut. Baxter Farm & Forest harvests wood products - timber, firewood, and pulp wood. Services start with meeting the landowner and forester to review the management plan, maps, boundaries, forest aesthetics, sensitive areas, water areas, time lines and sustainability of the forest ecosystems. After the ...


5. Gemwoods USA

  • Website: gemwoodsusa.com
  • Headquarters: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Gemwoods USA specializes in Architectural, Exotics, Burls, and Crotch veneers. We also have several areas of Sustainable Green Build products . These are Reclaimed building materials; heart-pine timber, limestone blocks, and red-clay bricks from historic Kentucky distilleries; recovered old-growth timber logs from our waterways and lakes; and new technology of image fusion to FRP, glass, aluminum and wood panels. Our global manufacturing network, from North and South America, Asia, and Europe, provide direct production of veneers, case good furniture, furnishings, interior stonework, lighting and chandeliers, leather and upholstery seating, moldings, sculpture, doors, and architectural millwork. Our interior products and consulting services will provide owners, builders, interior design specifiers, retailers and purchasing groups, lifestyle options for the best luxurious design build solutions to fit target budgets.


6. Stony Lane Elementary School

  • Website: stonylanepto.com
  • Headquarters: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Stony Lane Elementary School is a company that operates in the Education industry. It employs 11-20 people and has $1M-$5M of revenue. The company is headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.


7. Citizens One

Citizens One is the National Lending Division for Citizens Bank, N.A., a bank with a nearly 200-year history of serving customers and communities. At Citizens One, our team of experts is committed to helping our customers get the loan solution that’s right for them. We always strive to be clear and upfront about our policies, as well as the terms and conditions associated with our products. Being clear and personal—that’s how we help you bank better. Citizens One, Citizens One Auto Finance, Citizens One Student Loans, Citizens One Card Services, Citizens One Personal Loans and Citizens One Home Loans are brand names of Citizens Bank, N.A. (NMLS ID# 433960). Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.


8. Hauser Timber Frames

Hauser Timber Frames and Wood Products is located in Foster, Rhode Island we design and manufacture timber frame kits from native timbers on the Hauser property of more than 60 acres. Phil Hauser cutting his first piece of wood in the saw mill, 1979. Phil Hauser, Owner established his saw mill and business in 1979 and has many satisfied customers locally and nationwide. Phil attended Haywood Technical Institute in Western, North Carolina and earned his degree in Wood Products Technology in 1976. Phil has been able to work on many custom projects and is regarding as an expert craftsman in New England. Hauser Timber Frames and Wood Products offers our own timber frame kit packages with blue prints for homes, stables, and barns. We will work with you to design your custom building or meet your wood product needs. Hauser specializes in unique designs, post and beam, and timely service for large orders which include heavy timber trusses, flooring, and sheathing.


9. Treanor Brothers Animation

  • Website: tbanimation.com
  • Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Established in 1994, Treanor Brothers Animation is a full service production studio specializing in 3d animation, live action, and visual effects. We've created content for nearly every form of media, from real-time game cinematics to large format event projections. Our client list includes heavy hitters like Electronic Arts, Activision, Sony, Microsoft, Hasbro, Bandai, Nike, Adidas, Levi Strauss, Warner Brothers, and Disney. Treanor Brothers is able to provide cost effective solutions while maintaining a high production value. We adhere to the simple philosophy of assembling small teams of talented industry veterans for each project, bolstered by our ability to draw fresh talent from our neighbors, Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design.


10. James E. Herbert Associates, LLC

Jim Herbert is a management consultant with deep and diverse experience in providing companies with practical advice, planning, and implementation in the business to business and business to government sectors. Jim helps companies improve their competitive position, better understand and appeal to their target markets, organize their marketing and sales processes, and grow within their established and new markets. He brings industry best practices and experience, gained as an executive with large public companies, to smaller businesses in ways they can afford. Business-to-Government: Jim is a recognized expert in the government bid and proposal process with many contract wins from governments at the municipal, state, U.S. Federal, and international levels. He provides Life Cycle Bid and Proposal Services to businesses seeking government contracts at the Military, other U.S. Federal, State, and International levels. Business-to-Business: Jim can help you navigate the entire marketing and sales life cycle, or just a piece of it, based on what you need. This includes concept development/business case, business plan to obtain funding, positioning, opportunity development, marketing plan, content development, and sales improvement.


11. Mglventures.com

  • Website: mglventures.com
  • Headquarters: Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Mglventures.com is a company that operates in the Legal Services industry. It employs 6-10 people and has $1M-$5M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island.


12. Hope's Harvest RI

Hope's Harvest RI improves the livelihoods of local farmers, increases food security for our most vulnerable residents, and gets everyone engaged in strengthening the food system by eliminating on-farm food waste in Rhode Island. Hope’s Harvest RI mobilizes volunteers to rescue food from local farms that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to local hunger relief agencies. An efficient and effective solution to the twin challenges of food waste and food insecurity, farm-based food recovery (known as “gleaning”) strengthens the local food system and makes communities less dependent on food shipped from thousands of miles away. There are over 250 gleaning projects across the United States. Rhode Island’s first gleaning project, Hope’s Harvest RI started in the 2018 growing season and – with the help of volunteers and local partners, including 25 farms and 17 food pantries – has rescued and distributed over 115,000 pounds of fresh produce to communities experiencing food insecurity. Hope’s Harvest RI is fiscally sponsored by Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a registered 501c3 organization. Your contribution puts fresh, healthy, local food in the hands of our friends and neighbors in need: https://hopesharvest.org/donate/


13. Zone Industries

  • Website: zoneinds.com
  • Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Zone Industries is a company that operates in the Consumer Services industry. It employs 11-20 people and has $1M-$5M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.


14. Logscale

  • Website: logscale.com
  • Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Scalable, real-time, cloud logging.


15. Pro Garden Solutions

Pro Garden Solutions was established to support the local community of farmers, harvesters, and gardeners of the New England area. We understand the process, the amount of time it takes, and how crucial each step of the harvest process are to the success of your venture. At Pro Garden Solutions, we aim to help you expedite your work through consultations and quality machines that can minimize your time, while maintaining a successful harvest.


16. Plum Beach Club

  • Website: plumbeachclubri.com
  • Headquarters: Saunderstown, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

The Plum Beach Club, a private association established in 1938, is hidden jewel at the mouth of scenic Narragansett Bay. We take pride in being a family oriented club that offers a safe relaxed setting in which to enjoy the summer days and nights. Governed by an elected board, we also have a dedicated staff who are charged with overseeing the daily activities. Member volunteers add support to ensure the success and affordability of this beautiful facility.


17. Myhr CVS

  • Website: myhrsite.net
  • Headquarters: Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Myhr CVS is a company that operates in the Human Resources industry. It employs 11-20 people and has $5M-$10M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.


18. Spearfishing Rhode Island

Learn to catch and cook your own dinner. Be Primal. Feel connected. Honor life. Know death. This is love.


19. Demo Garden

  • Website: demo-garden.com
  • Headquarters: Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

East Farm Demonstration Vegetable Garden provides an educational facility for URI Master Gardeners and the public. The 7,000 sq. ft. veggie garden and perennial flower gardens at East Farm is completely maintained by URI master gardener volunteers and provides a number of gardening demonstrations including: vertical growing with trellises, container gardening for urban gardeners or back porches, tomato trellises, raised beds, square foot gardening, crop rotation, companion planting for pest control, a fig tree, an asparagus bed, wide rows and mulched paths for weed control, drip irrigation In addition, we have a composting operation, a Themed Children's garden, and a perimeter perennial flower garden. Our garden and harvesting volunteers are trained in Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) and our garden is RI GAP certified. All the vegetables produced are given to the community Food Bank. In addition to our planting, garden maintenance and harvesting, we provide an Open House to the public with professional and amateur cooking demonstration, garden talks, soil testing and programs for the kids. This year the Open House is August 11th from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is provided free to the general public.


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