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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…

Idaho Loggers Work Moth-Damage Sales

Jan 13, 2020 |

Contractors in central Idaho are working two salvage timber sales totaling almost 2,000 acres filled with trees damaged by the Douglas-fir tussock moth infestation in the Packer John State Forest. The Idaho Department of Lands…

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Oregon Logging Conference Back In Eugene

Oregon Logging Conference Back In Eugene

Jan 9, 2020 |

Better ideas and new strategies relative to the Northwestern style of logging will be featured at this year’s Oregon Logging Conference, hosted at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene from February 20-22,…

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Divinol Gains Cat Spec Certification

Dec 17, 2019 |

Germany-based lubricant specialists Zeller + Gmelin and its Divinol Multimax lubricant line have received the “Meet Caterpillar XY specification” certification for meeting Caterpillar’s demanding requirements and the product’s overall performance in heavy duty applications. The…

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Industry On Roll In Oregon Court Cases

Dec 16, 2019 |

A federal judge has handed the Oregon timber industry two big victories relating to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) timberland designations and management in the state. In one decision Judge Richard Leon ruled that President…

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New Mexico Gains New Sawmill Venture

New Mexico Gains New Sawmill Venture

Dec 13, 2019 |

Northern California’s Lance Forest Products is relocating a sawmill from Redding to Cimarron, NM with the help of a $350,000 investment from the state Economic Development Department. Lance Forest Products executives have developed logging and…

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ALC, Other Groups Want Timber Included In Tariff Relief

ALC, Other Groups Want Timber Included In Tariff Relief

Dec 12, 2019 |

The American Loggers Council (ALC) and its member state logging associations recently delivered letters to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, asking the administration to include unrefined forest products as an agricultural commodity.…

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