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American Loggers Council 2026 Tackles Rising Costs, Timber Market Challenges
By Patrick Dunning WILLIAMSBURG, Va., October 12, 2026 —Rising diesel prices, shrinking timber markets, workforce shortages and federal forest management policies dominated discussions at the American Loggers Council’s (ALC) 2026 annual meeting, where logging professionals…
FS, Endowment Announce Forestry Analytics for Carbon Tracking Platform
The U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities have announced the Beta launch of the Forestry Analytics for Carbon Tracking (FACT) platform, a science-based platform that addresses the growing challenge and need…
Logging Innovator Michael Scott Melcher Dies In Oregon
Way too soon, Sweet Home, Ore. logger Michael Scott Melcher passed away on August 28 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Wendi, sons Nathaniel and Christopher and…
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New From John Deere: 859ML Shovel Logger, FL90 Felling Head
John Deere is expanding its shovel logger portfolio with the new 859ML and new factory-installed FL90 directional felling head option for the 959ML shovel logger. Engineered for steep-slope logging and demanding forestry applications, the new…
New From Tigercat: 250E Knuckleboom
Tigercat has replaced the 250D loader with the new and improved 250E model for tasks such as delimbing, slashing, merchandising and loading trucks. Among other improvements, the latest 250 series iteration has an improved operator’s…
New From Bandit: HM6420 Hammermill Grinder
This highly productive 40 in. capacity grinder is designed and manufactured to be an alternative solution for those grinding applications that may contain contaminants. A Caterpillar C32, 1,200 HP engine provides ample torque and horsepower…
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