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American Loggers Council 2026 Tackles Rising Costs, Timber Market Challenges

Rising diesel prices, shrinking timber markets, workforce shortages and federal forest management policies dominated discussions at the American Loggers Council’s (ALC) 2026 annual meeting, where logging professionals from across the country gathered to address challenges…

New From John Deere: 859ML Shovel Logger, FL90 Felling Head

John Deere John Deere is expanding its shovel logger portfolio with the new 859ML shovel logger/directional feller and new factory-installed FL90 directional felling head option for the 959ML shovel logger. Engineered for steep-slope logging and…

FS, Endowment Announce Forestry Analytics for Carbon Tracking Platform

The U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities have announced the Beta launch of the Forestry Analytics for Carbon Tracking (FACT) platform, a science-based platform that addresses the growing challenge and need…

Logging Innovator Michael Scott Melcher Dies In Oregon

Way too soon, Sweet Home, Ore. logger Michael Scott Melcher passed away on August 28 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Wendi, sons Nathaniel and Christopher and…

Talkie Tooter HoldingT-Shirt Design Contest

Talkie Tooter Holding T-Shirt Design Contest The good folks at Rothenbuhler Engineering, “Home of the Talkie Tooter” and its remote radio controlled system for cable logging, are holding a T-shirt design contest, which closes October…

U.S. Endowment Awards $500,000 To CTrees, Spatial Informatics Group

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) has awarded $500,000 to CTrees and Spatial Informatics Group (SIG) through its Technology Solutions to Improve Forest Health and Forest Management initiative. CTrees will receive $300,000…

New From Develon: DX300LC-9 Crawler Excavator

The new Develon 33-metric-ton DX300LC-9 excavator joins the Develon -9 series lineup, which will expand the lineup of -9 Series excavators. Develon will eventually replace the -7 series models offered across North America, with the…

PLC Of The Northeast Raises Record $55,407 For Log A Load 

The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast raised a record $55,407 at its eighth annual Log A Load for Kids Southern Maine Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 28. The funds raised for the Barbara Bush…

Komatsu Celebrates Edmonton Distribution Center Grand Opening

Komatsu is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Edmonton parts distribution center, a full-service facility located in St. Albert, Alberta. The site represents a significant investment in Komatsu’s Canadian operations and reinforces…

New From Waratah:  H216X Harvesting Head

Made for tracked machines and harsh applications, the new two-roller H216X harvesting head from Waratah Forestry Equipment has purpose-built features to withstand ruthless hardwood stresses. Ideal for harvesting late or final thinnings, it’s naturally capable…

Air Burners To Be Acquired By Private Equity 

Air Burners To Be Acquired By Private Equity 

Dec 10, 2025 |

AirBurners To Be Acquired By Private Equity Courizon Partners, a private equity firm specializing in middle market industrial and consumer businesses, announced its acquisition of AirBurners, the global leader in air curtain burner systems used…

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Forest Service Begins Much Needed Reorganization

Forest Service Begins Much Needed Reorganization

Dec 10, 2025 |

USFS leaders announced in October that it had consolidated regional managers to four Regional Foresters with centralized expertise hubs, housed in its nine existing regions, creating broader jurisdictions with less overhead. This comes hand in…

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Sierra Pacific Breaks Ground In Eugene 

Sierra Pacific Breaks Ground In Eugene 

Nov 18, 2025 |

Sierra Pacific Industries broke ground on its new state-of-the-art sawmill in Eugene, Ore. in early November. SPI’s Oregon crews joined in celebrating the placement of the first column—the start of what will soon be a…

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Upgraded From Tigercat: 850B Processor

Upgraded From Tigercat: 850B Processor

Nov 18, 2025 |

The 850 processor, the Tigercat branded purpose-built alternative to excavator conversions, has been upgraded for improved performance. The new 850B retains all of the advantages over converted excavators used in roadside processing applications—easier service access,…

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Veriga Tracks

Veriga Tracks

Sep 9, 2020 |

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…

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