The forest can teach us a great many things.
It taught the Taylor family how to run our business.
Since 1916, we have been growing our ecosystem of operations to not only produce zero-waste but to provide jobs and economic benefits for our local economy.
Businesses often grow at the expense of the environment.
We strive for harmony with nature.
It is a misconception that trees compete with one another for light and that the tallest tree wins.
In fact, trees work together, unseen underground, via an impossibly complex system called the mycelial network, which connects individual plants together to share resources like water, nitrogen, carbon and other minerals to create an ecosystem that flourishes without greed. They can live in harmony and share the light.
Our vision is to follow nature’s lead and grow an ecosystem of businesses that work together, ensuring a finite balance of abundance amongst all things.
Our own harmonious ecosystem.
Ours is a 5th-generation family business with operations that not only produce zero-waste but also provide jobs and economic benefits for our local economy; a mycelial network that ensures we all grow together.
Taylor Lumber
The foundation of the Taylor family business, Taylor Lumber has been producing quality wholesale lumber and forest products in Nova Scotia for five generations.
Taylor TIMBER MART
Our 20,000 square foot retail store in Musquodoboit Harbour is our contractor and consumer hub for all types of building projects, from DIY to complete building packages.
Meadow Oak Stables
Our eco-tourism horse stables transcend riding and create a place of profound connection between people, animals and the world around us.
The Taylor Tradition: Living Our Values.
Keeping our values at the forefront of our thoughts guides our decisions every day.
Ambition
Having a healthy level of ambition is fundamental to sustainable growth. Ambition has moved us forward for over 100 years and will help us realize more dreams in the 100 to come.
Memory
Understanding where we’re going comes of remembering where we’ve been. Learning and being accountable for mistakes helps us see that we are all interconnected and that singular efforts affect the whole.
Organization
Understanding each others’ roles and having an appreciation for how we each positively impact our overall success lends itself to a finely tuned machine that can succeed when life throws surprises.
Our Family
We are the very definition of a family business, with the fifth generation directly involved in the day-to-day decision-making along with our chosen extended family.