2024 Logger survey: working tough ground

Meanwhile, two-thirds (66%) of loggers who responded say they see a trend toward lower sawlog and plylog demand in their area, an overwhelming number of loggers (89%) say they see a trend toward lower pulp and fiber wood in their area. Of the almost 200 loggers who responded, the top four challenges cited are insurance (68%), limited markets (62%), load quotas (57%) and mill compensation (56%). There’s much more included, but here’s a quick look at other survey results:
• 45% of loggers have trucks parked for lack of qualified drivers.
• 61% buy at least some of their own timber.
• 69% have employees who regularly operate two or more different machines.
• 85% of loggers say they would seek other work rather than relocate to stay in logging.
Full survey results are covered in the July-August Timber Harvesting, both hard copy and digital versions.
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