1971
Where it All Started
Griffin Logging started in 1971 when Billy Griffin began cutting pulpwood with a single skidder and loader. His brothers—JL, Jerry, Gary, Ricky, Mike—joined in, each bringing their own equipment. What started as one man in the woods became a family-run crew built on grit, trust, and shared values.
1980s
Strength in Numbers
By the 1980s, the Griffin crew had grown into a full operation. Each brother had a role—skidders, loaders, trucks, or timber cutting. J.L. Griffin stepped into leadership, but every major decision and cost was still shared. It was more than a job. It was a family mission.
1992
Going Independent
In 1992, the Griffins made a bold move. They went fully independent and began operating under their own name: Griffin Logging. No more subcontracting or middlemen. It marked a turning point—proof they had built something strong enough to stand on its own.
1990s–2000s
Growing with Grit
Through the late ’90s and 2000s, the company expanded its reach. They upgraded equipment, built long-term relationships with mills and landowners, and earned a reputation for doing things the right way. The work stayed hard, the standards stayed high, and the crew kept showing up.
2010s
Passing the Torch
The next generation began stepping in. Sons, nephews, and younger family members learned the ropes. With new eyes and new ideas, they introduced technology, tightened safety practices, and brought fresh focus to landowner service. Still rooted in family, but built for the future.
2020
A New Chapter
In 2020, Drew Griffin and Justin Griffin bought out the business from J.L. Griffin—Justin’s father and Drew’s uncle. With the transition, Griffin Logging became Griffin Forest Management. Drew and Justin stepped in with respect for the legacy before them. They’ve built on that foundation by bringing in new technology, better equipment, improved safety practices, and smarter systems. These upgrades have made the operation more efficient, more sustainable, and better equipped to serve today’s landowners.
Today
Built on Legacy, Moving Forward
Griffin Forest Management blends decades of experience with forward-thinking leadership. The mission is the same: honest work, strong relationships, and care for the land. The name is new, but the roots run deep—and the future is grounded in the same steady commitment that started it all.
about us
Forest Management Built on Generations of Trust
At Griffin Forest Management, this work is personal. What started as a small family logging operation generations ago has grown into a trusted name in Arkansas forestry—built on integrity, hard work, and respect for the land.
At Griffin Forest Management, we are a multi-generational family business that treats your land like it's ours.
We’re proud to be a multi-generational family business that understands what it means to care for land that’s been in the family for decades. Our roots run deep here, and so does our commitment to helping other landowners protect and maximize the value of their property.
Meet our Team
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a forestry company. You’re partnering with people who treat your land like their own.
Justin Griffin
Co-Owner
Drew Griffin
Co-Owner, Registered Forester
Heath Griffin
Registered Forester
April Kuhn
Office Manager
Why Choose Griffin Forest Management?
Family owned and operated since 1971.
Proven track record of successful forest management
Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices
Personalized service tailored to your land’s specific needs
