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Forest Service, Northeast-Midwest State Forestry Agencies Renew MOU

The U.S. Forest Service and the Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance (NMSFA) have renewed their multi-year agreement and continue to advance three core goals outlined in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act: Conserving and managing working forests,…

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…

Purdue Grant Focuses On Forest Development

Purdue Grant Focuses On Forest Development

Dept. of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant to Purdue University to help landowners and stakeholders better adapt their forests to increasingly complicated economic and climate conditions in the Eastern U.S. About 5 million…

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OLC 2023 Products

OLC 2023 Products

EUGENE, Oregon – Nothing draws a crowd of loggers like lots of shiny new equipment and the latest in timber harvesting technology and innovations. Here’s a quick look at just some of the many products…

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OLC 2023 Offers Plenty To See, Do

OLC 2023 Offers Plenty To See, Do

Despite inclement weather that reduced student tours and attendance the first two days, the 85th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) did not disappoint, says OLC Conference Manager Rikki Wellman, adding that registration was up this…

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Haix Boots Searches For 100 Wear Testers

Haix Boots Searches For 100 Wear Testers

Haix Group, a global footwear maker for professionals involved in forestry, utilizes German engineering and extensive experience, to offer improved functionality and state-of-the-art innovation for the best shoes on the market. Haix consistently works to…

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Associated Oregon Loggers Raise Funds, Awareness

Associated Oregon Loggers Raise Funds, Awareness

While enjoying their annual meeting, celebrating contributions and raising money for local children’s hospitals, Oregon loggers learned about the challenges contractors face going forward at the Associated Oregon Loggers’ 53rd annual convention in January. According…

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Pulpwooders Lose Potential Market

Pulpwooders Lose Potential Market

“Once again, the state of Minnesota is giving the finger to good companies trying to create jobs here.” That’s how Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) responded to a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision…

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