Ursa Timber, LLC.

Ursa Timber, LLC. Ursa Timber is passionate about wood.

We specialize in live-edge slabs, hardwood lumber and custom sawmilling, sustainably rescuing fallen hardwoods and transforming them into beautiful lumber.

06/15/2026

URSA FIELD REPORT no. 04

The Bradford Pear was once considered the perfect suburban tree.

Fast growing. Attractive. Low maintenance.

Further testing was required.

Modern observations have revealed brittle limbs, invasive tendencies, and a fragrance frequently compared to things not typically associated with flowers.

Scientists now consider the species problematic.

Woodworkers remain willing to overlook these character flaws.

Current Habitat: Barboursville, Virginia.

Conservation Status: Available.

06/12/2026

URSA FIELD REPORT no. 03

The Mulberry has spent generations quietly producing durable lumber, edible fruit, and shade.

For reasons that remain unclear, it has never hired a competent marketing department.

As a result, many people are unaware that Mulberry is among the more rot-resistant hardwoods native to North America.

This specimen appears unconcerned by that fact.

Current Habitat: Barboursville, Virginia.

Conservation Status: Available.

06/10/2026

URSA FIELD REPORT #002

The Black Walnut is among North America's most confident tree species.

It spends its life poisoning nearby competition, hoarding sunlight, and growing valuable wood.

Scientists generally describe this behavior as allelopathy.

Normal people call it being kind of a jerk.

Walnut remains highly sought after despite these personality flaws.

Current Habitat: Barboursville, Virginia.

Conservation Status: Available.

06/08/2026

URSA FIELD REPORT #001

Here we observe a mature Ash shortly after its transformation into a slab.
Note the forked crown structure, once used to gather additional sunlight above the forest canopy.
The markings scattered across the surface are evidence of a brief insect occupation. Like many tenants, they left behind a mess and no forwarding address.
Despite these challenges, the specimen remains stable, attractive, and surprisingly cooperative.

Current Habitat: Barboursville, Virginia
Conservation Status: Available

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Ornamental Cherry from the Town of Orange. This was a front yard tree that came down and was posted as firewood. We resc...
06/03/2026

Ornamental Cherry from the Town of Orange. This was a front yard tree that came down and was posted as firewood. We rescued it and we're excited to see it in its next life.

06/02/2026

American Black Walnut. Saved from the 10th & Page neighborhood. Cville.

White Oak from Stony Point, VA. Kiln-dried, flattened.
05/12/2026

White Oak from Stony Point, VA. Kiln-dried, flattened.

An elegant silhouette in Cherry
05/12/2026

An elegant silhouette in Cherry

Check out this Gorgeous Curly Cherry fresh out of the kiln and flattened ready for a project. This Cherry came from a fa...
05/12/2026

Check out this Gorgeous Curly Cherry fresh out of the kiln and flattened ready for a project. This Cherry came from a farm in Somerset, VA.

01/15/2026

Its like a record of energy spent. An illustration of time lapsed throughout the trees life. I love it.

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Barboursville, VA
22923

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Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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