SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible sourcing, rooted in long-term forest health.

Oaple connects mills and manufacturers to hardwood supply that respects the forest, values working landscapes, and supports the communities that depend on them.

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Our Sustainability Approach

We view every shipment as part of a longer story: forest regeneration, responsible management, and reliable value for our partners. Sustainability for Oaple is practical, traceable, and grounded in the realities of hardwood supply.

Responsible Forestry

We prioritize partners who manage working forests with regeneration, biodiversity, and long-term yield at the center of their operations.

Transparent Chain of Custody

From tract to mill, we maintain documentation that supports compliance, traceability, and customer assurance on origin and species.

Practical Climate Focus

We work to reduce waste, optimize transport, and keep wood in long-lived products— where it stores carbon for decades.

From Forest to Finished Product

Sustainability at Oaple is built into our procurement, not attached as an afterthought. We focus on practical standards that customers can rely on and auditors can verify.

Preference for suppliers aligned with recognized forestry certification programs
On-the-ground sourcing knowledge in key hardwood regions
Documentation that supports due diligence, Lacey, and import compliance
Programs that balance log quality, utilization, and yield
Consistent communication on origin, species mix, and harvest practices

Managed hardwood forest with marked logs and active stewardship

Field-level understanding of harvest practices and forest conditions informs every sourcing decision.

What Our Partners Can Count On

We are continuously improving how we source, document, and move wood. These are the areas where we hold ourselves accountable today.

80%

of volume sourced from suppliers engaged in certified or audited forestry programs.

15+

years average relationship with key origin partners, supporting long-term forest planning.

sourcing regions across North America, allowing rotation and flexibility in harvest pressure.

Supporting Your ESG & Compliance Goals

Whether your focus is ESG reporting, customer requirements, or regulatory compliance, we help align sourcing programs with the documentation and predictability you need.

Clear sourcing narratives for sustainability reporting
Support for audits and documentation reviews
Options for species, grades, and programs with enhanced sustainability attributes
Practical recommendations balancing cost, quality, and impact

What we can outline with you

Share your sustainability requirements and we’ll help build a program that fits:

Target species mix and origin regions
Certification or program preferences
Documentation and traceability needs
Volume, cadence, and contract structure

The result is a supply plan that respects the forest and supports your production schedule.

FAQs

Oaple combines cutting-edge logistics with decades of experience in log export. Our buyers each have over 10 years of experience specializing in export-grade quality inspection. We operate our own facilities for sorting, grading, debarking, and processing, ensuring every shipment meets your specifications.

Our team travels thousands of kilometers across the U.S. and Europe every week, personally inspecting logs to maintain consistent, top-tier quality standards.

We always complete 100% of our contracts (±10%) and only sell logs that are already pre-purchased and secured. Even if market prices rise, we still honor and complete every shipment on schedule.

We export a wide range of hardwood and softwood species, including: Red Oak, White Oak, Walnut, Ash, Hickory, Poplar, Basswood, Southern Yellow Pine, Spruce, Hard Maple, and more upon request.

Yes. Every veneer log we supply is individually inspected on all four sides to ensure optimal grain and quality.

Yes. We provide both debarking and fumigation services in North America and Europe, fully compliant with the importing country’s regulations.

Absolutely. We handle all required export documents, including Bill of Lading (BL), Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, and any additional paperwork needed for customs clearance.

We ship globally to any major ocean port, ensuring efficient delivery wherever your business is located.

Yes. All shipments include standard ocean freight insurance for added peace of mind.

We accept wire transfers and Letters of Credit (LCs)

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Our team is ready to assist—whether you are sourcing logs, managing export logistics, or planning value-added cuts.