Mark Turner Named FRA’s 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger
The Forest Resources Assn. (FRA) and John Deere honored Turner Logging, Inc. as the 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger award winner. The award was presented at the Western Region/Montana Wood Products Assn. Fall meeting on September 17 at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Mont. FRA’s Western Region Manager, Lindsay Warness, gave a presentation sharing an overview of the Turner Logging family business, highlighting their logging operations and commitment to safety, family values, and community support. Outstanding Logger award sponsor John Deere’s Carl Lockhart was there to present Mark Turner with a solid cherry plaque in the shape of a crosscut saw to commemorate their accomplishment. John Deere also awarded him a $1,000 check as part of their reward. Mark accepted the award on behalf of his family and the entire Turner Logging team.
In his acceptance remarks, Mark expressed gratitude to his brother Greg for being his partner in operations while he dedicated time to serving with the American Loggers Council (ALC) and Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL).
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