Chadwick-BaRoss - Thu November 07, 2024
VIDEO: Chadwick-BaRoss Hosts Premier Demo Day, Debuting Ponsse Scorpion Giant
Logging contractors and forestry operators from across New England recently gathered for an exclusive demo event hosted by Chadwick-BaRoss, where they spotted the highly anticipated "Scorpion Giant" in the Maine woods....
American Loggers Council - Wed June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Legislation to Support Loggers Harmed by Natural Disasters Introduced
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act, which would establish a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to support loggers who have lost income due to natural disasters....
American Loggers Council - Thu June 06, 2024
USFS Temporary Bridge Funding Program Guidance for Loggers
USFS's Temporary Bridge Funding Program is an $8 million multi-year (through 2026) funding program designed to provide access to temporary bridges and/or bridge mats to loggers, forest products manufacturers, and other qualified users through state and tribal agencies (unless designated otherwise by the state agency)....
American Loggers Council - Mon April 01, 2024
Safer Routes for Logging Trucks in Mississippi
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS) secured a provision in the Transportation — HUD Appropriations Bill, signed into law March 9, to allow unprocessed agricultural commodities, including raw or unfinished forest products (e.g....
PacWest - Wed March 06, 2024
PacWest Machinery Makes Inaugural Showing at 86th OLC
PacWest Machinery participated in the recent Oregon Logging Conference held Feb. 22 to 24 at the Lane County Events Center in Eugene, Ore. A Pacific Northwest-based dealer representing Volvo and other heavy equipment lines, PacWest offers equipment and services for loggers, timber processors, biomass contractors and fixed mill operators in the region....
CEG - Tue March 05, 2024
Oregon Logging Conference 2024 Sees Record Number of Industry Attendees
Under warm and sunny skies, the 86th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) attracted record numbers of industry professionals, families, friends and members of the public. The entire Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene was packed to the brim with more than 10 acres of millions of dollars of equipment in the outside area and more than 150,000 sq....
DC Equipment - Mon February 26, 2024
Steep-Slope Winch Assist Event Scheduled From East Coast Demand
Timber harvesting on steep terrain has long presented challenges in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental impact. While traditional methods like motor-manual felling and skylining have dominated the industry, advancements in technology are progressing quickly in steep-slope logging operations....
West Virginia University - Wed February 21, 2024
WVU Extension Offers Training Course, Demonstration Event to Reduce Risk of Injury for Arborists, Logging Professionals
Arborists and loggers must use the utmost precaution in their jobs as there is a high risk of injuries and fatalities. To reduce these risks, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health is hosting two events — a logging demonstration and training event and a chainsaw safety and tree felling training course — to improve safety conditions in the logging and arboriculture industry....
TIMBER HARVESTING & FOREST OPERATIONS - Wed February 07, 2024
Industry Readies for 86th Oregon Logging Conference
Drawing loggers from around the Pacific Northwest and some much farther, the 86th Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) Feb. 22 to 24 at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds, Eugene, Ore., provides key resources for logging contractors, including sessions covering the latest in regulatory issues and business management topics along with the big draw: hundreds of exhibits and displays highlighting the latest in logging technology, equipment, machinery and services to help loggers operate more efficiently and most important — profitably....
Waratah - Tue January 09, 2024
Logging Family Sticks Together to Face Tough Conditions
Reid Lind's alarm clock goes off hours before sunrise. In the darkness, he laces up his boots, preparing to walk in the footsteps of two great loggers — his grandpa Bob Lind and his dad Mac Lind....
