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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…

Ponsse Debuts New Products, Services Introductions At FinnMetko 2026

During the recent FinnMetko event, held September 3-5 in Jämsä, Finland, Ponsse presented a significant range of new products and solutions designed to meet the everyday demands of harvesting professionals: Higher productivity, lower operating costs…

Federal Judge Halts Logging In Illinois Bat Habitat

A federal judge recently ordered the U.S. Forest Service (FS) to suspend a logging project in Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, finding the 2024 approval of the project violated the Endangered Species Act. According…

Minnesota Loggers Deliver 300 Cords For Log A Load

Dozens of Minnesota loggers and companies came together in July to donate their time and skills and the proceeds of their efforts to the Gillette Children’s Hospital in the Twin Cities as part of the…

NC Court Ruling Clears Way For Wood Chips

Sep 9, 2011 |

One of two states in the south with renewable electricity portfolio standards (REPS), North Carolina is now on course to create 12.5% of its electricity from renewable by 2021, and the path became a little…

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Wisconsin Planning Timber Clearing Effort

Sep 2, 2011 |

Wisconsin state forestry officials said last week they’re moving ahead with a multi-front plan to salvage hundreds of thousands of downed trees across far northwestern Wisconsin that calls for using soldiers to clear debris, relaxing…

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Thinning Intensity Is Key In The West

Aug 12, 2011 |

A simulation study of more than 45,000 forest stands has provided the scientific basis for fuel reduction guidelines in the western United States. In the largest ever study of fuel treatment effectiveness, U.S. Forest Service…

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