Timber Harvesting magazine Associate Editor Jessica Johnson has the opportunity to visit the Knight family of Whigham, Georgia for the next in TH’s Forest Family Series. For the Knight family of southwestern Georgia, work is literally family and family is literally work. There is no separation, and that’s the way the friendly family likes it. Anchored in the tiny town of Whigham, population less than 500, brothers Johnny and Jason Knight, ages 44 and 42, respectively, own four businesses connected to the logging world: Knight Forestry, a full service equipment dealership carrying brands like Barko, Timber Pro, CSI and Trelan; Mid South Timber Co., a three-crew harvesting entity that also purchases stumpage; Knight Forestry Transport, a trucking entity; and Giant Tire Co., a retailer that sells everything from skidder to farm trailer tires. And while no one can argue that Johnny and Jason aren’t always running around doing something for one of these businesses, the brothers say it wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the number of family members involved.

Featured Story: “Southern Knights”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Knight Forestry, Mid South Timber Company, Knight Forestry Transport & Giant Tire Company
Location: Whigham, Georgia
TH Issue: May/June 2017

Check out other featured articles in the May/June 2017 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine.
The May/June 2017 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine features a full report on Timber Harvesting’s 2017 Trucking Survey, conducted throughout the spring.  The next installment in the Forest Family Series features the Knight family of Whigham, Georgia, who owns and operates four logging-related businesses. A special section previews the upcoming Elmia Wood show, to be held in Jonkoping, Sweden June 7-10. Also featured is Chester, Virginia’s Williams Tree Harvesters LLC. A collection of photos highlights Tidewater Equipment Company’s recent Demo Day event, held May 6 near Quitman, Georgia. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new technology and new machinery and products.