Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Managing Editor David Abbott travels to Beech Island, South Carolina to spend some time with Beech Island Timber and Construction, Inc. Beech Island Timber and Construction, Inc. owner, Josh Key, 55, has been in logging since 1983 but made the switch to focus primarily on fuel wood chipping in 2010. “We love it,” he says of chipping. “The first three years, it’s been a nightmare but a blessing at the same time.” Key and his youngest daughter, Shelley Bowman began researching the emerging biomass markets and how they could get involved. For years, Key had discussed the emergence of the biomass market with his friend Tracy Burttram, head forester for Elliott Sawmilling, one of his current roundwood markets. Both men knew they wanted to be a part of it from the ground floor. With encouragement from Shelley and Burttram, Key started chipping in January 2010, when BCAP was still in place.

Featured Story: “Keys To Success”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: Beech Island Timber and Construction, Inc.
Location: Beech Island, South Carolina
SLT Issue: October 2013

Check out other featured articles in the October 2013 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times October issue spotlights Josh Key’s Beech Island Timber, which made the switch to biomass chipping in 2010 and reports that it was well worthwhile. The Hanna Brothers keep their heads and business above water. Also, Bandit Industries celebrates 30 years in business.