Hybrid Logging

Tree Work

Milling & Lumber Sales

Third Branch Horse Logging is a locally owned and operated small business working in the central Vermont region. We utilize a hybrid model of both draft horses and small machinery to provide a viable alternative to conventional land management practices. Our low impact tools and mindful approach allow us to accomplish results that are ecologically sensitive, promoting long-term sustainable outcomes.

Third Branch Horse Logging is a Master Logger certified Company. The Northeast Master Logger Certification is a third-party certification for timber harvesting companies. Master Logger Certified Companies have proven that they have achieved compliance with a standard which includes legal compliance, protection of employees, professional harvest planning, and the application of logging techniques that protect soil and water resources, cultural heritage, wildlife, and forest aesthetics