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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…

ALC Seeks Additional PATHH Funding

ALC Seeks Additional PATHH Funding

Jan 7, 2022 |

The need and success of the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) was demonstrated by more than 5,600 applications representing eligibility for $385 million in aid, according to American Loggers Council. Unfortunately, this…

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Oregon’s Wil Heath Dies At Age 93

Oregon’s Wil Heath Dies At Age 93

Dec 9, 2021 |

It can be tough to be the face of logging in America, but Oregon logger Wil Heath pulled it off with class and his trademark good nature when he posed with a spotted owl on…

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Idaho Producers Supply Mass Timber Arena

Idaho Producers Supply Mass Timber Arena

Nov 19, 2021 |

Industry stakeholders of all types worked to supply materials for the recently opened ICCU Basketball Arena at the University of Idaho in Moscow. The 4,000 seat facility, which opened in October 2021, incorporates several innovative…

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Miller Steep Slope Work Passes Muster

Miller Steep Slope Work Passes Muster

Nov 3, 2021 |

Profiled a year ago in Timber Harvesting, the Monarch Pass thinning and forest health project near a major Colorado ski area is making good progress and is part of a much larger forest health effort.…

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Bandit Announces Major Expansions

Bandit Announces Major Expansions

Oct 12, 2021 |

Bandit Industries plans to build three new production facilities and expand an existing plant in 2022. That is in addition to four building expansions in 2021, one that is completed and three more that are…

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