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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…

Neiman Closing Mill In Western Colorado

Based in Wyoming with sawmill operations in four states, Neiman Enterprises is down to three mills after its Montrose, Colo. sawmill Montrose Forest Products filed a WARN Notice with the Colorado Department of Labor and…

Strauss Launches $10,000 Small Business Contest For Trades

Small businesses working in hands-on industries (like logging and log trucking) have a chance to put some extra money toward their operations this fall through a new nationwide contest from workwear manufacturer Strauss. Engelbert Strauss,…

OTR Introduces OTR3DLab, 3D Printing Prototypes

OTR Engineered Solutions, a global leader in off-the-road tire, wheel, and track solutions, has introduced OTR3DLab, a first-of-its-kind prototyping service designed to dramatically reduce product development timelines. For decades, bringing a new off-the-road tire, wheel,…

Spotted Owl Back In Court

Spotted Owl Back In Court

Preservationist groups and timber industry interests have filed lawsuits against the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service over developments concerning critical habitat acreage designation for the Northern Spotted Owl, which has been listed as a “threatened”…

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OSU Predicts Log Prices

Researchers at Oregon State University have found a new way to predict the future price of logs that uses readily accessible economic information. “Log prices are really variable,” said Jeff Reimer, a professor of applied…

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New Bills Concern Oregon Loggers Group

In a letter to its members, Associated Oregon Loggers has sounded the alarm over a number of bills in the state’s House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that AOL says will increase or change harvest…

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Grant Supports NE Master Logger Ranks

Recently announced by the Future Forest Economy Initiative (FFEI), the organization is investing $250,000 to enhance markets for certified wood and strengthen the supply chain in the Northern Forest region through a grant to the…

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USDA To Ash Borer: We Surrender! Well…

Maybe not completely surrendering, but definitely changing tactics for the time being, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it would no longer regulate the movement of ash trees or emerald ash borer-infested wood.…

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