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Logger Co-op Launches Wisconsin Chip Mill

Logger Co-op Launches Wisconsin Chip Mill A precedent-setting milestone was marked in Tilleda, Wis., with the launch of the United States’ first chip mill owned and operated by a logger cooperative—a major step forward for collaboration and sustainability in the...

West Fraser To Idle Mills In Georgia, British Columbia

West Fraser To Idle Mills In Georgia, British Columbia West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced in early November it will permanently close both its Augusta, Ga. and 100 Mile House, British Columbia sawmills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision...

New Komatsu Full-Service Distribution Center In Alberta Set To Open In Early 2026

New Komatsu Full-Service Distribution Center In Alberta Set To Open In Early 2026 Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts...

New From Husqvarna: 564 XP Fuel-Injected Pro Saw

New From Husqvarna: 564 XP Fuel-Injected Pro Saw  The Husqvarna 564 XP is a groundbreaking 60 cc chainsaw designed for forestry and tree care professionals who demand cutting-edge performance. Combining the compact size and maneuverability of a 50 cc saw with the...

PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier To Merge 

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 an...

GLTPA Supports New Biorefinery Project 

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...

Mark Turner Named FRA’s 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger

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...

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...

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...

American Loggers Council Letter Urges Trump To Act Quickly

American Loggers Council Letter Urges Trump To Act Quickly American Loggers Council along with American Biomass Energy Assn. and Forest Landowners Assn. has circulated a “stakeholder” letter addressed to President Trump and other key policymakers, and invited...
Novo BioPower Gets Some Breathing Room

Novo BioPower Gets Some Breathing Room

Novo BioPower Gets Some Breathing Room Novo BioPower CEO Brad Worsley says the Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service have signed contracts through 2033 to buy electricity generated by...

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2024 Logger Survey: Working Tough Ground

2024 Logger Survey: Working Tough Ground

Loggers across the U.S. responded to Timber Harvesting’s recent 2024 Logger Survey, which showed that contractors in all parts of the country are having a tough time grappling with rising costs and dropping demand in some areas. For example, for the first time ever across 20-plus years of logger surveys, the number of loggers who rate their company’s financial health “poor” (9%) to “very poor” (21%) outnumber those who say “good” (21%) to “very good” (7%)—30% to 28% overall in favor of the negatives.

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ALC, FS Sign MOU Noting Mutual Benefits

ALC, FS Sign MOU Noting Mutual Benefits

ALC, FS Sign MOU Noting Mutual Benefits  The American Loggers Council recently entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USDA Forest Service (FS) that formalizes future...

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Veriga Tracks

Veriga Tracks

With today’s highest capacity skidders, which utilize six-wheel drive and a large grapple, tracks are commonly used to improve traction and performance. This is particularly true on soft or wet terrain, if minimal impact on the forest floor is needed, and…

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