Young heads a three-man logging operation that works in the 18 counties where fourth-generation lumberman Jack E. Norwood owns property. While most of the land lies between Raleigh and the Atlantic Ocean, the holdings go as far west as Chatham. Norwood owns an estimated 25,000 acres in all, most of it in pine.

Featured Story: “All Over The Map”

Written By: May Donnell
Company: Donald R. Young Logging, Inc.
Location: Lillington, North Carolina
SLT Issue: March 2012

Check out other featured articles in the March 2012 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times’ March issue spotlights Florida’s Van Aernam boys—dad Gene and brothers Kimbo, Wayne-o and Frankie—who are four generations deep in their family’s logging history. Its current incarnation, Van Aernam Timber, has been in business since 1982. Also featured is North Carolina’s Donald Young, whose crew touches 18 counties and leaves a good mark. Continue reading the serialization of Sawmilling With Paw.