Logging Services Canterbury
MKM Trees delivers professional logging and timber solutions across Canterbury's lifestyle blocks and farms. From shelterbelt removal to full forestry blocks, we handle logging jobs across properties from 2 to 500 hectares. We don't just cut trees - we create value. Logs are processed and sold into the right markets through industry connections, ensuring maximum return whether for milling, firewood, or export. With expertise across all timber grades and heavy equipment for challenging terrain, we serve Christchurch, Rolleston, Selwyn, Lincoln, Darfield, Ashburton, Banks Peninsula and rural Canterbury. Gold SiteWise certified with same-day response.
Common Logging Problems in Canterbury
Logging without proper planning, equipment, and industry connections wastes valuable timber. Many property owners across Canterbury face undersold or wasted logs, timber left to rot on the ground, and little financial return from mature trees. Poorly managed logging damages fences, paddocks, and waterways, leaving costly cleanup while the timber value disappears. For lifestyle blocks and farms with pine blocks or mature shelterbelts ready for removal, the challenge isn't just felling trees - it's unlocking their true value.
Most contractors lack industry buyer connections to maximize timber returns. Without expertise in grading and market knowledge, property owners receive poor prices or watch valuable milling timber sold as firewood. Coordinating logging, site cleanup, and timber sales across multiple contractors proves difficult and expensive. Meanwhile, overgrown forestry blocks and aging shelterbelts continue occupying productive land, blocking development opportunities and reducing property value.
How MKM Trees Gets It Right
Our team processes and sells logs into the best markets, securing maximum return whether wood suits milling, firewood, or export. Strong industry connections mean your timber reaches the right buyers at proper market rates. Every job is planned to protect your land, minimize damage to surrounding areas, and leave a clean finish with no leftover slash or cleanup headaches.
Operating from West Melton with heavy equipment and qualified arborists, we handle logging across Canterbury's varied terrain - from flat lifestyle sections to steep Banks Peninsula properties. We understand Canterbury forestry, work around farming schedules, and deliver efficient results that maximize timber value while protecting your property. From shelterbelts to full forestry blocks, we provide complete logging solutions as one contractor. Gold SiteWise certified and fully insured. Serving lifestyle blocks, farms and properties throughout Canterbury - from Christchurch to Ashburton, Banks Peninsula to the high country, with same-day response across the region.
Why Choose MKM Trees
Heavy Logging Equipment
Purpose-built machinery for shelter belt removal and forestry work.
Timber Extraction
Professional extraction of valuable timber for sale.
Complete Removal
Full shelter belt and forestry block clearing capability.
Professional Standards
SiteWise Gold certified logging operations.
Efficient Processing
Heavy equipment for fast, effective logging work.
Site Completion
Combined logging, mulching, and cleanup for finished sites.
What's Included in Our Service
Shelter belt removal
Forestry block clearing
Selective logging
Timber extraction and sales
Heavy equipment capability
Complete site cleanup
Combined with mulching
Professional logging standards
What Our Clients Say
“Very professional service, did a wide range of tasks at a very high standard for my farm.”
“Awesome bloke to deal with, high quality work and excellent operator. Made light work clearing fencing lines for us and will be our main man for future projects.”
“Mitchell delivered a fantastic solution on time at a great price. Mitchell can be trusted to do exactly what he says, when he says and that is why I look forward to working with Mitchell again. Highly recommended!”
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