Urban Timber Harvest Blog

Dec. 09, 2020

Join The Urban Timber Harvest Team!!

Urban Timber Harvest is now hiring for a full time woodworker position. We are looking for someone that is a self motivated go-getter that brings some woodworking skills to the...

Nov. 13, 2020

What is Live Edge Wood?

Live Edge vs Dimensional Wood Live edge, or natural edge wood, is wood that follows the natural grain of a tree. It is not lumber with straight edges (such as...

Feb. 07, 2020

Partnering with Texas Trees Foundation to Improve Dallas Trees

We are partnering with the City of Dallas and the Texas Trees Foundations to help develop the Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan, which will provide a roadmap to help the city actively manage and improve their urban tree canopy.

Dec. 03, 2019

Harvesting the Million Dollar Monarch

The “Million Dollar Monarch” is a pecan tree with beginnings that predate the town of Highland Park, and the history of the tree is a storyline that would hold its...

Sep. 16, 2019

What Happens to Our Trees When They Die?

We all enjoy our trees. They give us shade, beauty, and curb appeal. They give our little ones something to climb and play under. They even give us cooler climate...

Aug. 26, 2019

An Urban Sawmill with Inspired Beginnings

We were surprised to see that there were no resources in North Texas with a focus on recycling these trees into something significant once they were removed. ZERO COMPANIES. We began to fill the void by harvesting and recycling local trees. Fast forward almost 3 years, and we now operate a fully-integrated urban lumber business with a focus on sustainability, natural integrity and meaningful design.