ROCKY RIDGE TRADING COMPANY

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Nestled in the rugged mountains of Cameron County, Pennsylvania, Rocky Ridge Trading Company stands at the forefront of innovation in sustainable logging. Situated on the Allegheny Plateau, a region known for its rich concentration of northern hardwoods and red and white oak, the company takes pride in harvesting timber from some of the most challenging terrains in the largest hardwood-producing state in the U.S..

With Pennsylvania boasting 90% of its sawtimber volume in hardwood, much of the state’s old-growth tree stands thrive in steep, rocky landscapes. Rocky Ridge Trading Company is leading the way in adopting cutting-edge logging technology, including tethered, winch-assisted steep-slope logging—a technique proven in the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand and now revolutionizing timber extraction in the Eastern United States.

“We’ve always been trailblazers,” says company leader Tim Crissman, who has continued a legacy of innovation started by his father, Gus Crissman, in 1964. The company combines cut-to-length methods with full-tree equipment to achieve efficiency and precision, adapting strategies many in the industry consider unconventional but highly effective.

Founded as Crissman Lumber Company, the business began with a sawmill and small logging crews. Today, Rocky Ridge Trading Company continues to honor its roots while driving the industry forward. Tim Crissman, who learned the trade from his father, recalls summers spent running skidders and absorbing valuable lessons. “My father always believed in hard work and finding solutions,” says Crissman.
Gus Crissman, affectionately nicknamed “The Legend” at a John Deere event, left an indelible mark on the industry with his stories and wisdom, encapsulating decades of expertise in sustainable logging.

Why Choose Rocky Ridge Trading Company?

-Sustainable Practices: Committed to balancing timber extraction with environmental preservation.
-Innovative Technology: Among the first in Pennsylvania to adopt winch-assisted steep-slope logging methods.
-Expertise in Hardwood: Specializing in northern hardwoods and red and white oak from Pennsylvania’s renowned forests.
-Generational Knowledge: Over 50 years of family expertise in logging and forest management.

Rocky Ridge Trading Company continues to push the boundaries of the forestry industry, combining state-of-the-art technology with decades of tradition to sustainably harness the natural wealth of Pennsylvania’s forests.