by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Feb 7, 2022 | News
Brazil Cracks Down On Illegal Logging Brazilian officials in late December shut down scams involving hundreds of companies allegedly covering up illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest. Agents claim more than 200 companies and 21 logging companies were involved in...
by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Feb 7, 2022 | News
SFI Appoints New Chief Sustainability, Diversity Officer Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced Bettina Ring as its new Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer. Ring will provide leadership on strategic initiatives related to sustainability and diversity....
by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Jan 11, 2022 | News
DEMO International Postpones Another Two Years DEMO International, one of North America’s largest outdoor forestry equipment shows, has postponed its fall 2022 show another two years. The highly anticipated in-woods show, originally scheduled for fall 2020, is now...
by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Jan 11, 2022 | News
Oregon Honors Top Forest Operators During an early January ceremony, the Oregon State Board of Forestry honored recipients of its 2021 Forest Operators of the Year awards. This year’s winners are: NW Region—Aaron Silbernagel, All-Around Logging, Stayton, Ore.; SW...
by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Jan 7, 2022 | News
Oregon May Alter Forest Practices Oregon is embarking on a major change to the Oregon Forest Practices Act following an agreement reached by preservationist and timber industry groups. According to the participants, changes to the act will deliver a variety of new...
by Jacqlyn Kirkland | Jan 7, 2022 | News
ALC Seeks Additional PATHH Funding The need and success of the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) was demonstrated by more than 5,600 applications representing eligibility for $385 million in aid, according to American Loggers Council....
