Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Premium Northern Hardwood Lumber
Since 1904, Gutchess Lumber has been a family-owned leader in producing premium northern hardwood lumber through vertically integrated operations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our commitment to quality is rooted in over a century of experience, sustainable forestry practices, and a workforce of 500+ dedicated employee-owners who ensure excellence at every stage. We specialize in harvesting, processing, and exporting 11 prized hardwood species, including red oak, black cherry, and hard maple, while maintaining full control from timberlands to finished products.Our reputation for reliability and innovation has made us a trusted partner for global customers seeking FSC-certified materials and tailored forestry solutions. With seven advanced facilities and a focus on environmental stewardship, we continue to set industry standards for craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
Services
Hardwood Exports
Forest Management Consulting
Recreational Leasing
Lumber Sales
Log Procurement
Custom Milling
Sustainable Forestry
Kiln Drying
Timberland Acquisition
Species-Specific Lumber
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of expertise in northern hardwood production.
- Our 500+ employee-owners ensure unmatched quality and service.
- We provide FSC-certified sustainable forestry solutions.
- We maintain full control from timberlands to finished products.
- We export globally with decades of logistics expertise.
Associations and certifications
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
What people say
High quality
Reliable delivery
Excellent service
Superior yield
Trusted partner
Services
Hardwood Lumber Production
Gutchess Lumber produces premium northern hardwoods like red oak, black cherry, and hard maple. Our vertically integrated process ensures quality from harvest to finished products. We offer FSC-certified lumber in various thicknesses and grades for furniture, flooring, and specialty applications.
Forest Management Consulting
We provide expert forest management solutions, including timberland acquisitions and sustainable harvesting practices. Our team ensures long-term ecological balance while maximizing resource value. Services cater to landowners seeking professional stewardship of hardwood forests.
Recreational Leasing
Gutchess offers recreational hunting and land-use leases across 100,000+ acres in NY and PA. Leases include insurance and prioritize renewals for existing clients. Properties are managed to preserve natural habitats while providing outdoor access.
Hardwood Exports
With decades of experience, we handle international hardwood exports including logistics and compliance. Our network delivers container and truckload quantities worldwide. Customers benefit from consistent quality and timely delivery of premium lumber products.
Custom Log Procurement
We buy and sell high-quality logs that meet manufacturing specifications. Surplus logs are offered to complement client needs. Our procurement process ensures material traceability within a 100-mile radius of production facilities.
Questions
What hardwood species does Gutchess Lumber offer?
We provide 11 northern hardwoods including red oak, black cherry, hard maple, yellow birch, and black walnut, all harvested sustainably in NY and PA.
Do you offer FSC-certified lumber?
Yes, we provide FSC-certified products meeting strict sustainability standards for environmentally conscious projects.
What forestry services are available?
We offer timberland acquisitions, sustainable harvesting, and management consulting to optimize forest resources.
How does Gutchess ensure lumber quality?
Our vertically integrated process controls quality from harvest to milling, with 500+ employee-owners dedicated to excellence.
Can I lease recreational land through Gutchess?
Yes, we manage hunting and recreational leases across 100,000+ acres in NY and PA with annual renewable terms.
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Reviews (4)
Eric Stepanski
Apr 10, 2021
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It was an alright place to work for. I did feel like just a number though. The best part about it was the people I worked with in the mill. They cared about your safety. at least it felt that way to me. That is mainly the reason why i'm giving 4 stars.
J. W.
Dec 02, 2020
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This place is huge and seems people get lost in the fast moving, bigger business and just become a "number" kind of thing.
Mike Cellucci
Jul 17, 2020
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Coming from a trucker, they couldnt be nicer people at this place. They'll go out of their way to help you out as long as you arent a d i c k head. Went above and beyond for me to find an outbound load after delivering here late in the afternoon on a friday. From what I heard from the staff this is still ran as a family business, going back a hundred years, which you dont really hear about too much anymore and I think thats dope. Hope I get to come back here again at some point, cause this was the most pleasant place I've been in quite a bit.
Bonnie Evans
Oct 22, 2017
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My maiden is DeRock. My dad use to work here 40 years ago, when Keith Gutchess ran this place. My daddies name was Donald DeRock. He enjoyed the work here he drove a forklift.
