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Our crew walks your woodlot or tenure to understand species mix, slope, access, and harvest potential — so decisions are based on what is actually on the ground, not guesswork.","Whether you are planning a commercial harvest, thinning a private woodlot, or scoping work around homes and infrastructure, a solid timber assessment sets expectations for timing, equipment, and outcomes."],"includes":["On-site review of stand condition, terrain, and access","Discussion of harvest approach and equipment suited to the ground","Clear picture of value and harvest potential before work begins"],"ideal_for":["Private woodlot owners in the East Kootenay","Ranch and rural property managers","Landowners planning a first harvest or re-entry"],"image":{"src":"/assets/images/about-crew-forest.jpg","alt":"Hummer's Contracting crew assessing forest terrain in the East Kootenay"},"quote_service_option":"Timber assessment"},{"id":"mechanical-harvesting","name":"Mechanical tree harvesting","description":"Feller bunchers, skidders, and processors run by operators who know how to move timber efficiently and safely, on any terrain.","page_title":"Mechanical Tree Harvesting | Hummer's Contracting Ltd. | East Kootenay","meta_description":"Professional mechanical logging and timber harvesting in Kimberley, Cranbrook, and the East Kootenay. 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We build forest roads engineered to handle heavy equipment through steep and rugged East Kootenay terrain — built to last, not just to get one season done.","Road work is scoped with the same upfront assessment mindset as our harvesting: understand the ground, match equipment to conditions, and communicate clearly so there are no surprises along the way."],"includes":["Access planning aligned with harvest or fuel management goals","Road building suited to slope, soils, and equipment loads","Durable results for ongoing forestry and property use"],"ideal_for":["New harvest blocks needing primary or secondary access","Ranches and woodlots improving year-round reach","Projects where road and harvest are scheduled together"],"image":{"src":"/assets/images/gallery-04.jpg","alt":"Winter harvest on steep terrain — forest access and logging"},"quote_service_option":"Forest road building"}],"services_hub":{"page_title":"Logging Services | Hummer's Contracting Ltd. | East Kootenay, BC","meta_description":"Timber assessment, mechanical harvesting, fire fuel management, and forest road building in Kimberley and the East Kootenay. 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