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Idaho Lands Memo Notes Value To State

Following a spring session when interest groups sought to change Idaho’s state endowment land management goals, Idaho Dept. of Lands Director Dustin Miller released a six-page memo detailing the importance of sustainable timber management to…

West Fraser Second Quarter Earnings Show Mixed Outlook 

West Fraser offered a range of outlooks in its second quarter earnings report. It noted that over the medium term, improvements in housing affordability supported by U.S. government policy changes and the expected normalization of…

Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative Awarded Wood Innovation Grant 

A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi‑state effort…

RMS Trades Land With Rayonier, Enters Pacific Northwest Market

Resource Management Service (RMS) has announced that the RMS Evergreen U.S. Forestland Fund has made its first investment in the Pacific Northwest through a strategic land exchange with Rayonier Inc. Under the agreement, the Fund…

EPA Proposes Trucking Regulatory Reform

Responding to complaints from all segments of the industry, from manufacturers down to drivers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in July proposed changes and reforms to multiple heavy-duty engine regulations adopted in 2023, with…

Forest Service, New Mexico Sign 20-Year Partnership Agreement

U.S. Forest Service and the State of New Mexico have signed a next-generation agreement that expands opportunities for timber production, new wood uses, landscape restoration, and reducing wildfire risk to communities, ecosystems, and local economies…

State Of Maine Approves Tax Credits For Ashland Sawmill 

At their April 30 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved state new markets tax credit financing to assist with the planned expansion of the Irving Forest Products sawmill…

Judge Halts Portion Of Oregon BLM Timber Sale

A federal judge has halted logging operations across 3,000 acres of a 6,000 acre forest health project on Bureau of Land Management timberland near Camas Valley in western Oregon. The judge agreed with three preservationist…

USDA Promotes Timber Output In Oregon, Nevada

U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey recently announced the agency is guaranteeing $80 million through the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP) and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to support…

AOL Welcomes Joe Justice As New Executive Vice President

In mid-June the Associated Oregon Loggers welcomed the fifth Executive Vice President in AOL’s history when Joe Justice started work for the 57-year-old loggers association. A longtime Oregonian, Justice grew up in St. Helens and…

PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier To Merge 

Rayonier, bringing its timberland real estate investment trust (REIT) to the table, and PotlatchDeltic, with its REIT and multiple wood products mills, have entered into a merger agreement. The new company is expected to have…

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GLTPA Supports New Biorefinery Project 

The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Assn. (GLTPA) has voiced strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, introduced by a trio of State Senators along with two State Representatives. The proposed legislation seeks to establish…

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New From Georgia Boot: Core 37 9 in. Boot 

New From Georgia Boot: Core 37 9 in. Boot 

The new Core 37 low heel logger is built for tough environments and all-day wear. The 9 in. full-grain leather upper offers rugged durability with classic logger style, while the Goodyear welt construction ensures long-lasting…

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New From Komatsu: 951XC-1 Harvester

New From Komatsu: 951XC-1 Harvester

Komatsu is launching a new model of its largest harvester, the 951XC-1, with eight driven wheels to drive traction, maneuverability and stability in steep, soft or otherwise rugged conditions. Inside the cab, operators experience automotive-level…

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Upgrade From Tigercat: 875E Logger

Upgrade From Tigercat: 875E Logger

The Tigercat 875E logger offers several new features, including an updated operator station, two undercarriage options, and various grapple configurations to tailor the machine to your specific needs. The 875E logger is a multi-purpose carrier…

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New From Maxam: Next Gen App

New From Maxam: Next Gen App

In continual efforts to improve customer experience, the next generation of the optimized Maxam Tire app has been developed to provide the industry with a revolutionary experience no matter where you are in the world.…

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