What those who have worked with us have to say!  

"I worked under the Forestry Assistance Program for over 35 years as a former County Forester serving Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties. I knew of Doyle Forest Products and their long-running history as a major player in the Logging Industry. Joe Doyle and I had a good working relationship and seasonally discussed insects and diseases that can affect tree health to determine optimal harvesting times. As a neutral party, it was my duty to provide Landowners with information, education, expectations, and best practices when managing their forest lands. Part of that was to provide referral information for local Loggers that Landowners could work with. Doyle Forest Products was often recommended. I always had a good experience with Joe Doyle and his crews. These interactions were always favorable in my experience. The DFP Company of Master Loggers has been in the Industry since 1957 and offers great knowledge and experience to those they serve."         

- Rick Lucas, former County Forester

"I have known Mr. Doyle now for a number of years and have worked directly with his employees on a timber sale for one of my clients. They are very reliable, honest, and conscientious of their work being performed. They work at a higher level of professionalism that is encouraging to work with and certainly set the bar high for loggers across Michigan.  ."         

- Brock VanOss, Master Logger Coordinator  - VanOss Forestry Services

"As Club Secretary at Buck & Brush Hunt Club in Hersey, it has been my job to manage timber harvest on the 1,205 acres of the Club's forest land. Doyle Forest Products has cut portions of the property about 6 times. Joe Doyle gives solid advice and follow through on the harvest prescription and the job agreed to.  Joe and I cruise the area together, determine how it should be cut for optimal benefits, and mark the boundaries. There have been times that we needed a little added something such as a large rock moved, a stump removed, or even rerouting a road to fit our needs. They are always willing to take the extra step and handle those requests for us. DFP meets our goals and makes sure the property is properly groomed for wildlife, which makes our harvests a little different than a straight logging job. When the jobs are complete, the wood chips are dispersed and the landings are cleared out so we can add food plots in those spaces. DFP cleans the roads where the timber was cut, and Joe smooths the trucking roads over. I like working with Joe and his crew, they ask for input on how we think things are progressing and they are attentive to our requests. "

- Rick Colligan, Club Secretary - Buck & Brush Hunt Club, Hersey, Michigan

I met Joe Doyle of Doyle Forest Products the summer before the project started. We rode around my 90 acres, and made a plan for cutting 30 acres. Joe was excellent and I found him to have a great attitude. He explained the benefits to the wildlife and tress on my property.  I have a friend who manages forests, and after hearing Joe’s advice he told me, “This is the first time I ever saw a Timberman doing what the property and the landowner needed”. I knew for certain Joe Doyle was the man for the job!

I watched the crew get started. They were careful and respectful of the property and didn’t ravage the grounds. They were friendly, helpful, and always took time to talk to me. I asked them to take care of a couple of things right near the cabin, and they did so with enthusiasm. DFP redefined my roads and trails and cleared a place for me to put a food plot. When the job was finished, DFP cleaned up the debris and left the land in great shape.

My wife and I bought the property for the trees, so when I pulled in after cutting, I said, “Where’s my trees!”  I felt shocked at first. As the summer came and went, I saw the new growth starting, and that feeling went away.  I know in five years, it will be full and healthy, and I won’t be missing the trees.  DFP also cut the 160 acres next door. I watched the work and saw the same results.  With DFP, it wasn’t just about the financial - DFP really cares about what is best for the animals and the trees. We already have a plant for the next cutting in eight – ten years.  I am happy beyond my expectations.

- Jim Moore, Landowner - Hersey, Michigan

"Over the years, I’ve seen other companies cut trees but was never satisfied with their results.  They left all the treetops and debris behind for the landowner to clean up, and they didn’t restore the trails - they just cut trees down. One day I saw Doyle Forest Products trimming on a property next to me. I watched the work progress – it was different than the others. The crew was always careful and respectful, and when they were finished, they cleaned up all the tree debris and restored the trails. They truly improved the land. Seeing the excellence of the work, I hired the company to do select cutting on my land. Owner Joe Doyle personally walked my 200 acres with me to make a plan. It gave me even more confidence in the company to have the Owner work directly with me. The process was done over time, cutting, and allowing regrowth before cutting the next area. When DFP was finished with my acreage, not only were the remaining trees healthier, once again they cleaned up all the treetops and debris and restored the trails. Joe is great to deal with, and he has a Heck-of-a-Good Crew working behind him.  I am more than satisfied with Doyle Forest Products and the results they provided."

- Stan Abbot, Landowner - Bitely, Michigan

"During the pandemic, I hired Doyle Forest Products to clear cut 25 to 30 acres of land. The crew came on site within a couple of days of Joe Doyle and I discussing the job. The crew was careful and respectful and minimized damage, especially at the landing area. They had fencing and a small swamp to work around, and there was no harm done. They were clean and professional, and left about 20 trees behind for shading. This job took a bit longer than it normally would have, due to the pandemic restrictions, but that was understood when we started. After finishing, there were some wood chips and bark left behind, but I was overall very happy with the result. The trees left standing are now healthy and strong."

- Justin Scott, Landowner – White Cloud, Michigan

“I began working with Joe Doyle about 6 years ago. I have three parcels that I needed cut – a 100-acre, a 40-acre, and a 9-acre parcel. I chose Doyle Forest Products because they are a local company that has been in the area for a long time, and because when I spoke to other landowners that had cutting done they were happy with DFP. Joe Doyle drove out and walked the land with me. Then Joe sat down at my kitchen table with me, and we laid out a plan. The 40-acre parcel was overgrown, so it had to be clear cut. I was then able to plant what I wanted there, and the trees are thriving. Joe’s crew really respected my property. They were non-intrusive, even at the landing, and when new entries had to be made, they always consulted me, and we agreed on how and where the entries would be created. When the job was complete, the crew cleaned up and left the land better than it started. Like the other owners I consulted with, I am very happy with the results. Eventually my land will need to be managed again, and it will be Joe Doyle and his crew I will hire to do the job.”

- Doug Witte, Landowner – Newaygo County Michigan

"John Doyle Sr. was a customer of mine way back when Joe and John Jr. were knee high, so I’ve known the family for a long time. I burn wood for many purposes including heat, domestic water, and an outside boiler. Because I knew the family, it seemed logical to try them for my firewood needs. The first time I purchased firewood from Doyle Forest Products, I was happy. The service was even better than I expected, so I continued to use them, and still use them today. The drivers are polite and professional, and always place the wood right where I need it. I don’t know how to brag about Joe and Christine Doyle because I can’t say enough good about them. They provide excellent service, quick delivery, friendly drivers, and accommodate their customers as much as possible. I will be placing a new order soon, and I know I can expect the best when Doyle Forest Products shows up!"

- Gary Benedict, Firewood Customer - Paris, Michigan

Thank you for your interest in Doyle Forest Products, Master Loggers.