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MAKING IT LOOK RIGHT

Dave Wilkerson Logging, Rogue Valley, OR

FROM PLANES TO PROCESSORS

Canyon Creek Logging, Pinetop, AZ

SMALL WOODLAND OWNER

Peterman and Jolliff, Scio, OR

EVOLVING THROUGH THE YEARS

Chuck Goode Logging, Silverton, OR

ON THE COVER Dave Wilkerson Logging, using a Komatsu XT 460L with a Quadco head.

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Chuck Goode Logging and Hauling embraces new methods and technology.

From Planes to Processors

Owner Tom Holl started his career working on B-2 Steath Bombers.

Small Woodlands Owners — Finding a Niche and Shaping the Future

Peterman and Jolliff are trying new things, like a solar-powered sawmill.

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Evolving through the Years

From Planes to Processors

Making it Look Right

Dave Wilkerson Logging takes on a challenging project that earns the company ODF’s 2018 Southwestern Oregon Operator of the Year.

Redwood Region Resource Rally

The 4th Annual Resource Rally attracts 200 students, teachers, and adult chaperones from seven northern California counties.

Emergent Technologies Column

It’s all About the Winch

Tech Review

A look at the feller bunchers on the market today.

Guest Column

The Public Need to Know How Anti-Forestry Policies Affect Them

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Oregon to Pay $1B to Counties for Under-harvesting Timber

On November 20, a jury awarded 13 Oregon counties more than $1 billion from the state of Oregon as a result of the state under-harvesting timber in those counties. Jurors reached their decision after a month-long trial in which the counties and 151 local entities claimed the state owed them two decades’ worth of payments for not developing timber resources as much as it could, according to a report in the Oregonian. The settlement includes $674 million the counties say they missed out on since 2001 and $392 million in future damages. The judgment will accrue nine percent interest each year, including during an appeal by the state, the Oregonian reported. Final EIS on Tongass National Forest The final public meetings on the proposed alternatives for the Alaska Roadless Rule wrapped up in mid-November, leaving a future exemption for Tongass National Forest yet to be determined. According to the Cordoba Times, the last of 17 public information meetings hosted by the U.S. Forest Service were held on Nov. 14. Public comment on the six proposed alternatives, including one to exempt all of Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Rule, are being accepted through midnight Alaska time on Dec. 17. Alternative 6, the designated preferred alternative of the Forest Service, would remove all 92 million acres of inventoried roadless areas and convert 165,000 old-growth acres and 20,000 young-growth acres previously identified as unsuitable timberlands to suitable timberlands. Under this alternative, conservation of roadless values would be covered through other means, including a Tongass Land Management Plan, while Chugach National Forest would remain under the 2001 Roadless Rule.

Bitterroot Forest Project OK’d

The enormous Bitterroot National Forest’s largest vegetative management project became official November 15, 2019. The project proposes commercial timber harvest, non-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire on about 9,500 acres along a 10mile reach in the Sapphire Mountains, from St. Clair Creek at the south end to Burnt Fork Creek on the north. Of the 9,500 acres slated for vegetative treatment, approximately 4,800 will be commercially logged in four or five timbers sales that are expected to be completed over the next decade. 4

OSU Celebrates Grand Opening of A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory

The Oregon State University (OSU) College of Forestry recently celebrated the grand opening of its A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, a facility dedicated to furthering research and collaboration in the timber design, engineering, fabrication, and construction sectors. The 17,500-square-foot lab is part of the Oregon Forest Science Complex on OSU’s Corvallis campus and is the new home of the TallWood Design Institute, an interdisciplinary partnership between OSU’s colleges of Forestry and Engineering and the University of Oregon’s College of Design. TallWood’s focus is the advancement of structural wood products and mass timber design in constructing high-rise and other multistory buildings. “The institute has close links with Oregon’s manufacturing community, and we are proud to have worked with both of the state’s mass timber producers, DR Johnson and Freres Lumber, during their product development efforts,” said TallWood Design Institute Director Iain Macdonald. “We have also been able to conduct structural, fire, acoustic, and durability testing for many of the mass timber building projects that have taken shape around Oregon and beyond.” The grand opening featured live demonstrations of state-of-the art manufacturing equipment, including a KUKA robot milling cell, tours of the laboratory, and remarks from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Interim Forestry Dean Anthony S. Davis. “These new facilities represent a critical step in the pathway towards using renewable materials in new ways,” Davis said. “Our mission is to use this space as a model of how we can pair Oregon’s intellectual capacity with our natural resources and capitalize on our spirit of innovation. Today, we are better equipped than ever before to welcome the challenge to elevate advanced wood products for diverse use, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity this amazing new lab presents us with.” TW

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Evolving Through the Years Chuck Goode Logging and Hauling, Silverton, OR

Chuck Goode’s Doosan DX300 helps keep the team productive.

By Kristi Granberg

huck Goode started log-

ging when he was just a kid, long before the business known as Chuck Goode Logging and Hauling Inc. officially began in 1985, and his family was in the woods long before that. “I grew up on a farm in the Silverton Hills that my great grandfather originally purchased,” recalls owner Chuck. “We farmed in the summer, then logged in the winter. My dad did the cutting, and my brother and I limbed the trees, as soon as we were big enough to handle the McCulloch chainsaws. We set chokers behind my dad’s old TD9 Cat. We loaded the truck with an A-Frame and end hooks. My mom ran the Cat while my dad positioned the logs on the truck. My brother and I would set the hooks.” Chuck worked with his dad all through high school. When he was nineteen, Chuck married Sheila and they headed for Zarembo 6

Island in Southeast Alaska to work for Tyler Brothers Logging. After moving back to the Silverton area, Chuck ran a self-loader log truck and did small logging jobs. As his sons got older, the company transitioned to primarily logging, with Chuck hauling the logs to the mills. Eventually Chuck sold the selfloader, and the family went to logging fulltime, acquiring equipment along the way. Today the core team consists of Chuck, his son Casey, nephew Ken, and wife Sheila, who handles the administrative end of things. The company does a mix of private jobs and contract logging, and many of the private jobs come from relationships built through years of log hauling for various landowners. The company’s contract logging jobs are mostly on BLM, ODF, and USFS sales purchased by Freres Lumber Company. “They are a great mill to work for,” says Chuck. “They produce a high-quality product so they purchase high-quality timber.”

Creating a Crew

Like many others in the industry, finding help is a big challenge. “Even these guys I hire to set chokers, I pay them a few dollars an hour more than what I know they’ve been getting. You can’t raise a family on $18 an hour,” says Chuck. “Our industry needs to step up and pay competitive wages. You can go run an excavator for $10 an hour more than what most shovel operators are getting paid. And you don’t have to go to work at two in the morning.” Chuck has also discovered an interesting culture shift with newer employees. “The main requirement the younger generation has is that they’ve got to have a fresh latte in hand and a fully charged cell phone. If they have those two things, life is good and they’re happy.”

Embracing

Though the company has its roots in history, Chuck is quick to embrace modern

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Tigercat LS855E in operation.

Log truck driver Rick Riesterer multitasking—eating a donut while wrapping up his load.

methods and technology, like upgrading to auto lube on equipment. “It greases all day long while you’re running, instead of at the end of the day when you’re shut down,” says Chuck. Chuck is so pleased he’s probably going to add it to all new machines to increase their longevity. Chuck also sees the value of investing in new machines. “You’re either running really old junky equipment or you’re updating. It seems like everybody’s kind of trying to stay on the cutting edge of technology. And you’ve got to be turning the wood and making the dollars to do that for sure.” “We use Acme Manufacturing’s Fortronics electronic chokers. You have to stay on top of them maintenance-wise and don’t let just any rigging rat cannibalize them, but boy are they a time saver and labor saver. The added safety of having no chaser on the landing is huge. We just clean the chute with the processor.” The company also uses mapping tools,

like Avenza and onX Hunt. “I’ve been using Avenza probably for the last three or four years,” says Ken Goode. “The onX Hunt is something I just got on probably a little over a year ago. It has an overlay that shows all the private properties. Normally you stagger around out in the woods and try to find a corner and figure out whose property line you’re against and where’s the corner at. Or you spend a lot of money hiring surveyors to figure that all out. I was able to take that onX Hunt map and find the actual corner sections, property corner pins, and everything, which saved the landowner thousands of dollars.” The company recently purchased a Tigercat 855E feller buncher for cutting, bunching, and shovel logging, thus eliminating the potentially hazardous job of hand-falling. “We just came from a private job with some steep ground where the leveling capabilities of the Tigercat 855E really stood out,” says Chuck. “Casey [Goode] cut and

shovel logged pretty much the whole job to a landing, and he also pre-poled a sale with this machine, damaging very little of the long poles. He also did a total clearcut, cutting, bunching, and shovel logging of big timber that many thought this machine couldn’t handle. All this with that one versatile machine, and the processor never could catch up to him.” Also in the company’s lineup is a Doosan 225 log loader — which Chuck says is a fast and very smooth machine to run — and a Doosan 300 with the Log Max 10,000XT processing head. “The Doosans have been really good machines. And I think we’re going to get longer life out of them than expected,” says Chuck. “The other thing with Doosan is that they have these financing programs to make it easy to buy a machine . . . almost too easy.” Chuck’s John Deere 648L skidder has a

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(continued from page 7) full turnaround seat and big grapples. It also has Eco-tracks. “They’re not cheap, but they last a long time,” he says. “They give you a lot better flotation and tons of traction. This machine will bring in a massive turn of logs and yet is very maneuverable in a tight thinning.” Chuck’s outfit isn’t big enough to have a full-time mechanic, but he finds if you run newer equipment, you have to work on it less. However, if somebody does blow a hose or has a breakdown, it’s all hands on deck. “If we can’t fix it, then we call a dealer,” says Chuck. “Cell phones have saved thousands of dollars of down time . . . if you can find a stump to stand on that has a signal. If there are processor issues, we call Log Max

(Vancouver, Washington) and Ron, or one of the guys, can answer any question.” So far they have been able to diagnose almost everything over the phone. “I feel Log Max is actually the best. They’ve just got great people. I run that big Log Max 10000XT head in economy mode for [thinning] because it’s got so much power. The job before, I was processing 110-foot poles with that head, and it was just incredible.” On big wood, Chuck says he runs the Log Max in power plus mode. “It’s nice because you’ve got four selections. With thinning, you’ve got to move slower. I run in economy mode so I’m not banging up the trees you’re leaving in the stand or ripping up the logs with the feed rollers, because these little logs can be quite fragile and brittle.”

Reality Check

June 7, 2016, Chuck and his crew received a reality check when their friend and fellow logger David ‘FUJI’ Fraijo was fatally injured while cutting their next unit, which was a thinning much like the one they are logging now. “A day like that goes on your top ten worst days of your life,” says Chuck. “No matter how much technology we have or how smart we think we are, this is still a very dangerous profession, and there is always a hundred and one ways to get hurt.” Chuck and his crew started the next day building a Logger’s Memorial at the site in honor of their co-worker. It has since turned into an evolving project with contributions from the crew and Fuji’s family members. This memorial has aided in the healing process for all involved.

Strong Commitment

Left to right: Chuck Goode, son Casey Goode, and nephew Ken Goode, at the David “FUJI” Fraijo memorial.. 8

Part of Chuck’s success over the years has been building successful relationships, whether it’s customers, mills, dealers, employees, or associations. “To be where we’re at, you have to be able to move enough wood so the mill feels you’re qualified to do the job. They want to know you’ve got integrity and they can trust you. You build your reputation just by being out here and doing things.” Chuck and his crew work hard but enjoy what they do. “It feels good to look back at the end of the day and see all that was accomplished,” says Chuck. “The timber industry has been good to us and is just full of great people that we get to meet and interact with every day.” TW

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Owner Tom Holl pictured with part of his crew. Left to right: Tony Rico, Tom Holl and Tino Bermudez.

From Planes to Processors Canyon Creek Logging, Pinetop Arizona By Diane Mettler

om Holl may be a sixth-gen-

eration logger, but he started out his career as a mechanic on B-2 Stealth Bombers in Southern California. A few years before Holl started working as a mechanic, his dad, Dale Holl, retired from Pinetop Logging and started his

own company — Canyon Creek Logging in Arizona. In the early 90s, when the aerospace industry was taking a turn, Holl decided to return home. He got his commercial driver’s license (CDL) and drove truck for his dad. Only a year later, Holl had started up Timberline Transport. “I bought three more trucks and was in business primarily hauling for my dad and other loggers in the area.”

Transition to Logging

In 2000, Holl’s parents decided they wanted to retire and take their motorhome on the open road. Holl made the decision to buy them out. It was a successful succession plan. Tom’s mom, Corinne, helped Tom out with the books, and he paid his parents for the company “by the ton” — holding a little back

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ContractorProfile from each load. “That really helped me out,” he says. “It meant that in the wintertime, when I wasn’t working, I wasn’t making payments. When Holl took over the business, things changed. “I began streamlining things and got mechanized,” he says. “To do that, I began adding to our equipment inventory, which has grown to a nice size.” Currently, Canyon Creek possesses its own grinder — the Peterson 4710 track grinder — which is used for limbs, brush, and tops. Holl has had the grinder for quite some time and is pleased that it has been pretty much problem-free. Canyon Creek also has a few Caterpillar 525 skidders and a CAT 522 track feller buncher, as well as a Tigercat 855 processor and a Tigercat 726 rubber-tired feller buncher. Holl says he likes working with Tigercat and feels the company understands loggers. “I feel that these guys are in it with me,” he says. “They want to make sure we’re all together on this. I like that.” Canyon Creek also does all of its own road work with a CAT grader and dozers. And Holl owns a fleet of trucks — nine Kenworth T800s ranging from 1990 to 2018. The trucks are equipped to haul short logs on hay rack trailers and/or IMCO live floor chip trailers. To keep everything up and running, Holl employs two mechanics and has a 6,000 square foot shop to do the maintenance. “During winter shutdown, we bring all the equipment in, tear it down, and clean it up. We fix anything that may give us problems during the coming season,” says Holl. “I feel

Tigercat H855D with a Southstar QS600 head working alongside a Caterpillar 522. this is a good learning experience for the operators so they better understand their equipment and machines.”

Keeping a Crew

Holl runs a crew of 16 he recruited from his small Arizona town and surrounding area. Two of his longest-serving employees are processor operator Tino Bermudez and his bookkeeper Anna Amos, who have been with him for twelve years. “I think being from a small town, a lot of the older guys have been in and out of logging most of their life. But finding younger

guys with a good work ethic can be hard,” says Holl. Also challenging is training the new loggers. Holl starts them out on fairly flat ground, since most of his logging entails

USFS thinning jobs and taking material out.

Unique Client

Holl works about ten months a year (weather permitting) in Arizona where the trees are all Ponderosa pine. Most of Holl’s work is USFS jobs, but he also works on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, where he says the landscape is more like the Pacific Northwest. “That’s where you have to have the track feller buncher. Working on steep ground is challenging, and finding the right place for your log deck. You’ve got to lay it out just right.” Although Holl has had a longstanding contract with the White Mountain Apache reservation, the mill on the reservation is old, making it easy to get behind schedule and develop a backlog, and the reservation struggles to keep the mill open. “I often take the small wood off the reservation to mills around the area.” Right now the old mill is behind schedule. “When that happens, I kind of jump back and forth a little bit [with USFS jobs], trying to keep my own company going,” says Holl.

Biomass and Energy

Holl makes good use of the the 4710 Peterson grinder. Much of the product goes on to become biofuel. It is being fed here by Holl’s 2154D John Deere.

Outside the reservation, Holl primarily thins out forestland so the larger trees can grow. The 6-inch diameter trees are too small for anything except creating fuel, so Holl

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ContractorProfile (continued from page 11) grinds up and delivers them to a 28-megawatt biomass plant in Snowflake, Arizona. He also takes the material to a pellet manufacturing plant and is hopeful that, in the future, there will be other plants where he can deliver wood. “Around the Flagstaff area, they’re looking for somebody to bring in some infrastructure like an OSB plant to take the small logs.”

Holl says, “The value is not in the wood. The value is in having the wood removed, and the forest being restored. Thinning the forest down from 400 trees per acre to 40-60 trees per acre is a good thing. That’s what we have to do around here to protect the forest from fires and improve our watershed.”

Christmas at the Capital

One of the highlights of Holl’s career was cutting the Capitol Christmas Tree in 2009. “It was a big production,” Holl says. “Everyone came out to the site for a big ceremony. The Apache Indians danced and prayed over the tree, and then we finally cut the tree. That was all kind of fun.” Holl’s biggest challenge is getting good employees. “It can be a problem getting the right people,” Holl says. “I am in a small, remote area and a lot of younger people are

Six-inch diameter trees are too small for anything except creating fuel, so Holl grinds up and delivers them to a 28-megawatt biomass plant in Snowflake, Arizona.

not staying here. They’re moving off and looking for more opportunities.” Holl is not the only logger who faces

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this challenge, and it is one reason why he appreciates being a member of the Pacific Logging Congress (PLC) and sharing with others in the industry. In fact, Holl is slated to be the 2021 PLC president. “The PLC is about comradery and getting around people that are in your business,” says Holl. “I find value in learning other techniques and the methods other people are employing that might help all our logging businesses out. Now the PLC is getting into solving problems — like looking for manpower by going into schools and educating the people that logging is a good way to make a living. For all of us who are out in the forest, we know how much we love it. Hopefully we can share that with others and bring some more people into our business.” Holl says he is an optimist when it comes to the future of logging, and he’s also optimistic about the future of logging in Arizona and working through the resistance the people of Arizona seem to have about spending money for logging. “After all these fires we’re having — especially the tragedy in California — and where I am is the watershed for the entire state of Arizona — they can’t allow it to burn. It’s time to really be proactive and get it thinned out. Get it healthy. Because if we don’t, it is going to burn and will destroy the watershed. I think they’re really starting to preach it down there in the capital. I think we’re getting it figured out.” TW

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Small Woodlands Owners –

Finding a Niche and Shaping the Future

ee Peterman and Shirley Jolliff co-own 80 acres of mixed woodlands near Scio, in Linn County Oregon. Members of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, the two are managing their land in what, today, might be seen as a paradigm-breaking fashion. Someday, however, they may be viewed as pioneers of innovation, helping to create the new forest and forest products industry, surely to be seen in the coming decades. Lee and Shirley are preparing for a future in which fundamental change in the nature of the West’s forested regions is likely. From the use of solar power for home and forestry operations, to their purchase of the firstof-its-kind electrically powered Timbery sawmill and their hands-on restoration of a 22-acre boggy area to something like pre-settlement condition, Lee and Shirley epitomize the forward-looking attitude that may be necessary as the forest industry is reshaped to meet community desires and needs in decades to come.

Lee Peterman stands next to the first-of-its-kind electrically powered Timbery sawmill.

Peterman and Jolliff use solar to also power their home in addition to their sawmill operation.

Working with Different Wood

“Bogwood,’’ Lee and Shirley’s farm, is an 80-acre rectangular former woodlot comprised of what they describe as five “vaguely separate” forest types. “The northwest corner consists of about eight acres of predominantly Ponderosa pine, with mixed hardwoods like bigleaf maple, Oregon ash, and a few Oregon white oak. The nine-acre northeast corner is predominantly Douglas-fir with some scattered hardwoods. A 22-acre boggy zone (continued on page 16)

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SmallSawmilling (continued from page 14) contains scattered stands of conifers interspersed with plentiful Oregon ash and many Oregon white oak. A two-acre tall trees section escaped harvest in the late ‘90s, so trees in that stand are about 65 years old and are 90’–120’ tall. The South Forty is predominantly Doug-fir with quite a bit of bigleaf maple.” On purchasing Bogwood, Lee says with a grin, “We inherited 20 years of benign neglect.” Short on knowledge about forests,

the couple did have three important assets to bring to the table: an innovative outlook based in proactive environmentalism, a seemingly insatiable thirst for learning, and a dedication to restoring the health of their forest.

Leading the Way

Today, as president of the Linn County Small Woodlands Association, Lee writes, “I never thought I’d be the incoming president for the Linn County Small Woodlands Association; I never thought I’d be a

“tree-guy” in Linn County either, but people rarely make big changes until events force them to, and life has a way of presenting one with opportunities that cannot be ignored. Bogwood . . . has been the very embodiment of the big change in my life, and the purchase of it has most certainly been the point at which my learning curve about white oak and wet-prairie restoration and all-things forest went from zero to stratospheric.”

Reaching Out

Going from “zero to stratospheric,” Lee says, involves a lot of time and effort. Over time the couple has tapped many sources. “OSU Extension forester Brad WithrowRobinson and the Master Woodlands Managers in the Linn County chapter of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association generously provided a tremendous wealth of knowledge,” says Lee. “Shirley and I have also done a great deal of reading on our own, both online and using good ‘ol fashioned books, pamphlets, and handouts from lectures and presentations we’ve attended.”

All Electric

An early, successful, and easily replicable innovation Lee and Shirley believe may be an important approach to managing small woodlands in the future, was to go, so far as possible, 100 percent electric. “When we purchased the property, it seemed a crime to subject it to additional abuse,” says Lee. “We decided to use no heavy equipment unless absolutely necessary, and we’ve not needed it yet. Shirley researched and had a 7kw solar PV system installed in 2015; it has enabled us to power all the tools and our home. The equipment we did purchase allows us to work without fumes and without further environmental degradation. A Polaris UTV powered by electricity is used to pull logs; a Greenworks 40V lithium ion battery-powered chainsaw and an electric chipper/shredder handle cutting and residue management; and most recently, a Timbery M100 5 hp electric sawmill was added to process logs into timbers, lumber, and other wood products.” Small logs are muscled out of the woods using a LogRite Junior Arch. “It works great and is easy on the soil,” adds Lee. A foundational concept behind the couple’s approach was the idea that, “The light touch on the land is the right way for us to do the work, even if it is not necessarily the fastest, or easiest, way to do things; we, as small landowners/operators, can take our time to do things the way we want. At least in our case, not looking for the quick profit is liberating.” (continued on page 18) 16

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120-Year Rotation, Starting in Five Years

Making extensive use of the non-log forest resource is a second innovation likely to play a big part in the forest industry’s future. “We have no plans to harvest in the traditional sense of timber production,” says Lee. “We tell folks ‘we’re on a 120-year rotation, starting in five years.’ But we do intend on thinning and cutting wildlife corridors through various stands and to release oaks where we find them. One

viable commercial product from our land are broom handles, which we cut, trim, and sell so the fellow in Eugene at BroomMagic can produce the final product.” Last year Shirley and Lee cut and bundled in excess of 2,600 sticks and delivered them to Eugene to be dried in a commercial kiln. “We’re also looking at cutting forest greens for local florists, as well as possibly seeding for mushroom stock,” says Lee. “We have massive quantities of Ponderosa pine cones and needles for Native American ceremonies. And with the Timbery, I’ll

be milling for lumber used to build bird, bat, and owl nest boxes. We might possibly procure a still and distill essential oils from the various conifers, and I’ve sold suppressed Doug-fir trees as lodge/tipi poles to mountain man re-enactors. I’ve also made more than a few dollars selling walking sticks from de-spiked [invasive] English hawthorn.” The “big guys” in the forest industry, Lee points out, tend to focus on production logging of a small number of species. That means a wide open, and sometimes quite lucrative, marketplace is available to open-minded and inventive owners of non-industrial forests.

Adapting to Change

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Perhaps the most important impact Lee, Shirley, and their fellow small woodlands owners are likely to have on the future is in working their forests today to be adaptable to change. Adaptability, Lee says, is a key to the resilience and health of the West Coast forest of the future. Reporting to his association membership on recent think tank presentations, Lee wrote, “The clear and oft-repeated theme from nearly all speakers was greater diversity in riparian areas and forested land; mono-cultures like ash forests and even-aged Doug-fir plantations will be doomed either through infestation or the warming climate.” Lee continued, “There is unambiguous evidence that climate change is causing both plant and animal species to relocate northerly. Species of trees from northern California and southern Oregon are poised to fill niches soon to be vacated by Willamette Valley natives as they die off here.” Lee also notes that the emerald ash borer is moving west and is projected to devastate ash throughout the region. “What we’re doing at Bogwood by thinning and restoring stands is helping to keep our trees healthy and to regain some balance in the local eco-system. By creating a haven for a diverse population of flora and fauna, we’re helping, even in a small way.” Lee points to his recent purchase of the electric Timbery thin-kerf sawmill as an example of his contention that “Going green is easy.” While he has no intention of logging commercially, he says, “We knew we’d have to do something with the culled/thinned trees we’re removing for forest health. Most are too small for a commercial mill to take. I have dozens of projects I’d like to accomplish. By having the mill set up as it is, I can fell/thin trees as necessary for forest health and fire resistance, and then I can use the milled lumber immediately for projects.” Change is often the handmaiden of opportunity. At Bogwood, Lee and Shirley are successfully demonstrating at least some aspects of the change the forest industry is likely to experience in the coming decades. TW

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Making It Look Right Dave Wilkerson Logging, Rogue Valley, Oregon By Lindsay R. Mohlere

hen Weyerhaeuser decided to harvest a difficult and

highly visible tract just on the outside of Butte Falls, Oregon, Weyerhaeuser forester Chris Strunk talked to Dave Wilkerson, president of Dave Wilkerson Logging LLC about getting the job done. As a long-time logging outfit in the Rogue Valley, Wilkerson has more than 40 years of experience working the unique complexities of the heavily over-storied forests of the Big Butte Plateau in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon. Strunk and Wilkerson walked the 100-acre site and came up with a logging plan that they presented to Butte Falls Mayor Linda Spenser.

Challenging Project

The site was very visual and presented several difficult elements that had to be overcome to make it right. “The city had some concerns,” says Wilkerson. “But I told them I would do everything that I could to make it look good for them and hopefully,

when we finished, it would look right and they would be happy with it.” Following the go-ahead from the city and Strunk, Wilkerson and his crew went to work. What ensued was a project that went above and beyond the norm, earning Dave Wilkerson Logging the Oregon Department of Forestry’s 2018 Southwestern Oregon Operator of the Year Award. Weyerhaeuser was also commended for their work on the project. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), “The tract, amid powerlines and busy pedestrian and road traffic, contained a fish-bearing stream. It took Wilkerson extra effort to harvest near the stream in a manner that protected a buffer zone along the waterway. He also was able to selectively log the tract while protecting younger trees, helping keep the site’s aesthetic appeal for area residents.” “I really wanted to make it good for the city of Butte Falls. More than anything, I wanted to make sure everything was good with them and they liked the way it turned out. It was tough, but I wanted to make sure that they were happy with it,” says Wilkerson, adding that his crew is the reason

his outfit won the award. “Those guys are the ones that made it happen.”

Everyday Obstacles Overcome

Along with being the entrance to Butte Falls, the unit presented several challenges to Wilkerson and his crew. “We had a lot of tough stuff to deal with. We had bigger trees leaning over the power lines, trees on both sides of the Butte Falls Highway, pedestrians walking through the site, and a fish stream on the north end of the tract that had to be protected,” says Wilkerson. The project also had many other safety issues not necessarily common at logging sites. “I had to take some of my guys and put a fence up on both ends while we were logging it,” Wilkerson says. “It was adjacent to the town, and people walked through the site coming into and out of town. Because we were on both sides of the highway, we had to have certified flaggers to handle the vehicle traffic. Whenever we were working on the highway, we had to shut it down on both ends and wait until the tree was down before we could do anything.” Wilkerson explains some of the different

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Dave Wilkerson Logging puts it Caterpillar 527 through its paces.

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techniques he used to take down trees near the road and stream and off the powerlines. “You couldn’t fall the trees face away from the highway. You had to kind of quarter them a little bit because they were so tall that they had a chance to hit [the road]. We used synthetic rope to pull the trees over and fell them that way, to get them without knocking everything down too.” Wilkerson also used his feller buncher to shove the trees to fall in the desired direction. “I used the buncher to push them over too. It was a really awesome way to do it. You do almost all the fall with the buncher and then just shove it over. Worked really well.” In addition to saving leave trees and clearing understory fuels, Wilkerson skidded all the brush to the landing, spreading enough to cover everything. “There was a main skid road right next to the highway, and I actually decommissioned it. I put brush in it and smoothed it out so you don’t have to look at a great big long skid trail that runs parallel to the highway for 1,500 feet,” he says. The rest of the brush was piled up and hauled back to the landing. Instead of burning it, the slash went to hog fuel. Recognizing that going above and beyond the call of duty can be expensive, Wilkerson says it really made a difference. “When you see the project, you’ll see that’s what makes it look better than the rest.”

“I’m a CAT guy,” says Wilkerson. His equipment includes two CAT 324Ds with Pierce 3348 stroke delimbers, a CAT 324, and a CAT 538 loader, along with a CAT 525C skidder and a CAT 527 track skidder.

Dave Wilkerson Logging currently employs a crew of five and runs Caterpillar equipment. “I’m a CAT guy,” says Wilkerson. His equipment roster lines up with two CAT 324Ds with Pierce 3348 stroke delimbers, a CAT 324, and a CAT 538 loader, along with a CAT 525C skidder and a CAT 527 track skidder. He also utilizes a 2018 Komatsu 460 feller buncher. Wilkerson contracts all his hauling with

Charles Ireland Trucking out of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. “I think CAT equipment is better built. It’s quality. The resale is always better,” he says. “The service from Peterson CAT in Medford is quality too. The service and support from Modern Machinery in Eugene has also helped a lot.”

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The Genesis of a Logging Philosophy

Wilkerson began his journey as many loggers have done. Right out of high school, he went to work in the woods. “Living in the Rogue Valley, when you got out of school, you either went to work in the woods or at the mill. I went to work in the woods,” he says. “It was just CAT logging back then. Land chaser. I did some yarding, setting chokers — that kind of thing. And then I started falling timber. Soon after I was doing contract falling for a few outfits.” To supplement his work contract falling, Wilkerson did some skidder work for small landowners and then, as he tells it, “I got lucky.” Around the mid-90s, Wilkerson met Bruno Meyer, the head forester for Medite Timber (Medite Corporation Inc.). Meyer gave Wilkerson his first contract logging job, chasing salvage with a chainsaw and skidder. It was also the start of a logging philosophy, heavily influenced by Meyer. “Bruno was really sharp. Really good. He knew a lot about the ground. He had a lot of ideas on re-prod and leave tree selection and saving them,” says Wilkerson. “I listened to

Wilkerson had been on the same tree farm long enough to have logged some of the same pieces for four different landowners. what he had to say about all that. I’ve carried his philosophy onto all my jobs. We log today the way we do because of his views.” Soon after Medite sold to four different landowners, Wilkerson went to work for Indian Hills and eventually logged for all four of the Medite purchasers, beginning with Swanson Group until it sold to Plum Creek, where he stayed for over ten years. When

Plum Creek and Weyerhaeuser merged, Wilkerson continued with Weyerhaeuser. “I’ve been in the same tree farm for a long time. I’ve logged some of these same pieces for four different landowners.” And should another challenging project surface, Wilkerson will be there.

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REDWOOD REGION RESOURCE RALLY Story and Photos by Mary Bullwinkel

t’s happening all over the Pacific Northwest. Career-oriented programs and activities are engaging high school students and attracting the next generation of workers to the logging and lumber industry. One such program is the Redwood Region Resource Rally, which takes place in the small town of Scotia, in northern California’s Humboldt County. The 4th Annual Resource Rally attracted 200 students, teachers, and adult chaperones from seven northern California counties (Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, Trinity,

Lake, Sonoma, and Marin) to learn about natural resource career opportunities. The students were split into small groups and could choose from two pathways: agriculture or forestry and logging. To welcome the students, Director of North Coast Agriculture Partners Sandy Dale said, “We are so proud that you are considering a career in the natural resources industry. For each of you who has decided that this is the avenue you want to take, today’s activities will help you answer the question ‘where do I see myself in this industry?’” Students who selected the forestry and natural resources activities were bused to various locations on Humboldt Redwood

Company’s property (in Scotia) to take part in presentations and hands-on learning demonstrations given by industry professionals. “I urged the students to ask questions and make a connection in the industry,” said Dale. Stations included forestry, logging, heavy equipment operations, mechanic shop, fisheries and wildlife, a sawmill tour, and a career information workshop. The agriculture group interacted with representatives from three local businesses. “Stops included the Alexandre Family Dairy, Humboldt Auction Yard, and Sarvinski Sustainable Farm,” Dale said, “where industry professionals gave tours and provided hands-on experiences for the students.” During lunch at Fireman’s Park in Scotia, students heard from local College of the Redwoods representatives, talking about the forestry and agricultural programs at the school. Students also heard from Jason Queen, a Humboldt Redwood Company log truck driver, who said that there are truck driving jobs available right now. Event sponsors included the Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC), North Coast Agriculture Partners, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt County Farm Bureau, Green Diamond Resource Company, American Ag Credit, and California Women in Timber. RRLC President Jesse Weaver of Redwood Empire Sawmills said the Resource Rally was an excellent opportunity for the next generation of workers. He told the students, “If college is in your future, great, we will have a job for you. If college is not in your future, great, we do have a job for you.” At the conclusion of the day-long program, each student received a complimentary duffle bag, sweatshirt, water bottle, and USB drive pre-loaded with scholarship contact information. TW

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Students who attended the 4th Annual Redwood Region Resource Rally in Scotia on September 26 learned the forestry technique of measuring a tree, took a guided tour of a working sawmill, heard from fish and wildlife biologists, and discovered the variety of career opportunities available in the natural resources industry.

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It’s All About the Winch By Lindsay R. Mohlere

A Summit Attachment innovation in action.

hroughout the year, we’ve highlighted several manufacturers who have implemented new, emerging technologies to design and create products, systems, and services that directly impact the timber business. One such company is Summit Attachments and Machinery. Located in Kelso, Washington, Summit is the creation of Eric Krume and Bruce Skurdahl. Eric and Bruce started Summit in 2006 when they got together to build the first newstyle tong thrower. Since then, Summit’s product line has evolved to attachments that fit on existing machines rather than building new machines for specific purposes — say, tong throwers. “We’re converting an existing machine for a second or third duty. Almost everything we do is winch related,” says Eric. Summit’s product line includes winch assist, grapple carriages, a smart yoder, and tong throwers, along with a variety of other equipment. Eric and Bruce have embraced a number of new technological advances to build their own systems to operate the machines. “We use a lot of remote control. We do a lot of very technical, video, non-line-of-sight, long distances. That’s been pretty challenging, but I basically have the best control system and the best video system available,” says Bruce. To meet the challenge of remote control, Summit has incorporated technology from other companies and created a system that fits their needs. “We buy the technology from other companies and use it for our purpose,” says Bruce. “We don’t have the numbers to access the satellite. We don’t have the numbers to access cellular, so I don’t think it would work as well anyway because the latency that we’re working with is like 10 milliseconds of latency and video and control — and you can’t get that through those systems.” Innovation Tried and True

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EmergentTechnologies number of new methods of timber harvesting utilizing mechanization and control. The solutions the company has brought forward, like many new products and services on the market, are designed to increase safety and productivity. To ensure Summit’s components can stand the test of real work, prototypes are built and used at Stuart Logging Company, an outfit Eric has owned for more than 30 years. “If the attachments don’t work for me, we certainly can’t sell them to other people,” Eric says. Summit recently finished testing one of their big yarders. During a year and a half of testing, they logged more than 350 acres of big tower cable ground. “We have set zero chokers. We’ve had many hours of nighttime or dark production and had surprising results with tons per hour, loads per hour,” says Eric. “My tower site consists of four people. One guy cutting trees in a machine; one guy processing; one guy loading; and one guy operating the yarder. Four crew. That’s all.” Eric indicated they have just brought the yarder back into the shop to redo a few things they discovered during the prototype testing. “We’ve learned an awful lot about that machine, and we’ll be building the next phase.”

To ensure Summit’s components can stand the test of real work, prototypes are built and used in the woods.

Steps to the Future

“It’s pretty challenging to be forwardthinking and remain ultra-safe,” adds Bruce. “Those things sometimes don’t add up, but we’ve had a good deal of success. We have a lot of machines out there. We have a lot of accumulated hours.”

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EmergentTechnologies (continued from page 29) South Africa. We’ve sold some grapple carriages there, and we’re working on some pretty major orders in Chile right now,” says Bruce. Both Eric and Bruce emphasize that everything they do is pointing toward automating the cable logging side of the industry. Summit is offering new equipment, retrofits of existing machines, and repurposing quality equipment. “We’re heading toward no boots on the ground,” says Bruce. “We’re headed toward a higher production, lower extraction cost. We’re headed toward a zero-fatality year in logging.”

2019 Technology Advancement

One of the most significant advances in the application of new technology in the forestry industry came as a law rather than a piece of equipment or software. In March 2019, the Wildfire Technology Advancement Act was signed into law by President Trump. The act includes several new mandates for crews fighting wildfires and will provide new technology and training tools to empower the Forest Service on the ground and in the air. Real-time fire mapping, more drone technology to give us real-time information about the fires, use of NASA satellite information to help plan post-fires, and giving us more smoke forecasting information to better help our communities and deal with those who are impacted by heavy smoke. The new legislation is termed the “Holy Grail” of wildland firefighting. It will make it possible for fire managers to know where the fire is in real time and where firefighters are in real time. It will be a requirement to provide wildfire crews with GPS locators and drones equipped with infrared sensors to scout and map wildfires in real time. In addition to requiring the Forest Service to update wildfire support software that fire managers use to inform and document their decisions while managing a wildfire, the bill also calls for the development of an injury database to track on-the-job injuries and deaths of wildland firefighters. Most of the provisions are set to be implemented in 2020, provided fire managers get off the dime and pay attention to the new rules rather than staying with their old tried and true methods that sorely need an update. In any event, the “Holy Grail” will give our firefighters another resource for safety and success. Talk back at twfirecolumn @gmail.com. Stay safe out there. TW 30

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Komatsu America Corp.’s totally new XT-5 Series of track feller bunchers includes the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT445L-5, and XT465L-5 models, which range in operating weight from 66,359 lb. to 74,516 lb. All models feature a new, more fuel-efficient diesel engine that provides more horsepower, torque, and displacement. The new gullwing style engine hood folds down to provide an elevated service work platform and excellent service access to all engine-related components. The totally new rear-mounted cooling system features a larger radiator, charge air cooler, and a single hydraulic cooler. All coolers have been relocated to the rear of the machine to reduce debris buildup and provide easier access.

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Redesigned hinge geometry allows the front door to be closed with less effort. The new IQAN MD4 electronic control system interface includes an easy-to-use large color touchscreen for machine monitoring and function adjustment. The new skyVIEW and rearVIEW camera systems eliminate the need for a skylight while improving operator visibility. The Tigercat 845E offers more boom options including a longer reach boom and a tight tuck boom to better match your machine to your attachment and application requirements. The 845E model can be equipped with a range of Tigercat felling heads including a bunching saw or shear for smaller diameter timber, or the single post 5702 felling saw for larger trees and mixed diameter stands. In addition, the 845E can be equipped with the 5185 fixed felling saw for felling, bucking, and shovel logging high-value and oversized timber. A larger hydraulic pump on the E-series model provides more power and faster function to the clamp and accumulator arms to maximize productivity. With a fuel-efficient engine and Tigercat’s unique ER boom technology, the 845E feller buncher achieves maximum tree felling productivity with minimal fuel burn. www.tigercat.com

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All ELTEC feller bunchers have a soundproof and insulated cab equipped with a pneumatic suspension heated seat with multiple adjustments. The front full-height 32mm (1.25”) polycarbonate window provides a peerless overview. The 210L is powered by a QSL9 T4 320 hp diesel engine, weighs in at 85,000 pounds, and has a lift capacity ranging from 15,428 to 16,761 pounds. Its boom reach ranges from 13’ to 28’6”. In comparison, the 410L is also powered by a Cummins QSL9 T4 320 hp diesel engine. It weighs in at 87,400 lbs. and has a lift capacity of 14,000 pounds and a minimum and maximum boom reach of 17’ and 32’11”, respectively. www.technologieselement.com

TimberPro’s D-series feller bunchers were designed for today’s loggers who demand more efficient and reliable equipment to remain profitable. At the heart of every D-series is a Cummins L9 (9-liter) Performance Series Stage 5 engine, with an advanced, yet proven, hydraulic system, and it’s all controlled by a state-of-the-art energy saving control system. TimberPro’s D-series bunchers offer more engine power while also being more fuel-efficient. The company says that it has led the market with the Stage 5 engine and also offers its superior closedloop hydrostatic track drives, a technology TimberPro has used for nearly 30 years.

Tigercat

The 845E and L845E track feller buncher take the popular 845 platform and adds all of the latest features found on Tigercat track carrier models. This new model incorporates the updated cab, more boom options, a larger main hydraulic pump, and more — all to increase productivity and improve operator comfort. The 845E and L845E share the same cab as the 855E, which is designed to optimize ergonomics and improve sound reduction. 34

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TechReview (continued from page 34) A spacious operator cab with oversized windows allows for fantastic visibility. A few other technologies offered in the D-series cabs are the high-output LED lighting system and Bluetooth stereo with handsfree calling. In addition, two different operator seats both utilize internal heating grids and ventilation fans. Underneath the machine is a meticulously designed and robust car body, optional four-way leveling that is simple, yet strong, and a forestry-proven undercarriage. TimberPro’s advanced equipment stems from a lineage that spans 50 years, from logging contractor to logging equipment manufacturer. www.timberpro.com

Weiler Forestry

Weiler Forestry’s new B457 and B458 reduced tail swing track feller bunchers feature excellent multi-function capability with dedicated pumps, a new cab that maximizes operator experience, field proven components, and excellent serviceability. Both models are equipped with the latest Cat C9.3 engine that produces 298 hp and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. The B457 is a non-leveling model best suited for plantation thinning, biomass harvesting, and medium-production select or clear-cut applications. The B458 is a leveling machine for steeper terrain and excels in select or clear-cut logging. The B457 and B458 provide a leading combination of lift capacity, swing torque, and drawbar. Multi-function performance is achieved through dedicated pumps and optimized circuit configurations. The B458 has an extended track roller frame option that includes two additional bottom rollers for a total of eleven, enhancing overall machine stability in steep terrain. Unobstructed ground clearance enables unimpeded travel.

The spacious cab maximizes operator visibility with an open field of view to the work area and upward through a large skylight. An optional 14-LED-light package is available for improved productivity in night shift operations, as well as an optional heated and cooled seat. The cab also features a front window emergency escape, a 7” intuitive color touchscreen monitor, multiple storage compartments, and numerous charging ports. Innovative machine functionality helps to reduce the frequency of foot pedal motions in certain applications, reducing operator fatigue at the end of the day. www.weilerforestry.com TW

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Four Tips For Extending Head Longevity By Derek Graf

hen harvesting and

processing wood, your harvester head will likely encounter a variety of applications, wood sizes and species. That said, there are some basic maintenance procedures you should carry out to extend the life of your harvesting head.

Understand your machine before you perform maintenance

Start with the basics. Ensure that you have read and understand all safety precautions before undertaking any maintenance or fault-finding procedures. Performing maintenance when you’re not clear on the safety precautions could damage your machine and, even worse, personal injury.

Perform daily upkeep

Prior to each workday, it is strongly recommended that you: Lubricate each grease point daily using a multipurpose extreme pressure grease. Some grease points are marked. For example, on Waratah heads, all grease points are highlighted with yellow paint.

• Check all hardware and retaining bolts for security and tension. • Inspect all hoses, fittings and valves for oil leaks. • Keep chains sharp and the chain-oil tank full.

Make a weekly check your habit

Set a day each week to thoroughly inspect your machine. Examine all sensors for adjustment, security and tension. You should also check the following items: • Drive motor mounting bolts • Delimb pivot pin retaining bolts • Drive arm pivot retaining bolts • Rotator hanging bracket retaining bolts • Top-knife retaining bolts • Main valve mounting bolts Visually inspect the machine for wear and loose components, and inspect all hoses, fittings and valves.

Use Remote Display Access (RDA) technology for technical assistance

Technology, such as that in Waratah’s TimberRite H-16TM, provides a lifeline for obtaining technical support through remote login assistance.

An operator may initiate an RDA session by selecting ”Start RDA” from the operator drop-down menu. After paying close attention to and accepting the terms of use, the RDA session will be connected via the MTG controller, or alternatively, a different machine modem will be used, such as a mobile device. Once the identification and password keys are input, the RDA session will be initiated. Activation of the RDA session provides a communication link between the technician and the machine operator, allowing the technician to remotely perform diagnostic and adjustment procedures within the TimberRite H-16 automation system. Note that the operator is responsible for the safety around the machine during the RDA session. While an RDA session is live, the operator functions within TimberRite are limited, and the operator will have to close the RDA session to restore all on-board commands. By performing basic upkeep on your harvester and processing head, you can help extend its life and productivity. Derek Graf is the Western Canada Manager of Product Support and Sales, Waratah TW

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

A Kenworth W990 is hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree – a 60-foot blue spruce cut from the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The W990 is making six final stops as part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour. A special tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 will be hosted by the Architect of the Capitol, in conjunction with the U.S. Speaker of the House. The Capitol Christmas Tree, transported by Wilbanks Trucking Services, previously made tour stops in New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana, visiting nearly 20 locations. Thousands of people are estimated to have seen the special tree at the stops, while many more have seen it traveling down the highway during its journey across America.

Changes at AOL

Jim Geisinger stepped down from Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL) on November 11. Oregon’s forest sector has been enriched by Jim’s 19 years of service to AOL. The association is thankful for his dedicated leadership to the organization and its forest contract member businesses. AOL’s executive committee appointed its forest policy manager, Rex Storm, as interim executive vice president.

OLC 2020 Speakers to Discuss Issues

The 2020 Oregon Logging Conference is lining up their speakers. One panel — Your Voice and Vote Count — will include speakers who will address the current federal and state legislation and how grassroots advocacy affects both levels of government. The use of

Doosan Expands Throughout Washington and into Idaho

Doosan Infracore North America LLC has expanded its dealer network with an additional location of Cascade Trader Inc. as an authorized sales, service, parts, and rental provider of Doosan equipment. The company now offers its customers in Spokane, Washington, and Hayden and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a wide range of Doosan equipment. Crawler excavators, log loaders, wheel excavators, material handlers, and wheel loaders are all available from the dealer. The dealership is located at 53 West Boekel Road in Hayden, Idaho. Since 1991, Cascade Trader Inc. has 38

social media and the power of movements like Timber Unity will also be discussed. Other topics include Log Scaling and Optimal Bucking and the Professional DOT Driver. For more about the upcoming conference and obtaining professional logger credits, visit oregonloggingconference.com

Pacific Logging Congress 110th Convention

The Pacific Logging Congress recently held its 110th convention on the big island of Hawaii. It wasn’t all sand and sun though. Topics like student outreach, succession planning, culture change, and CLT, were all discussed at the three-day event. The group took an evening trip up into the mountains to visit a working cattle ranch. Once there, families enjoyed a country dinner and live music as well as a chance

to test their roping and branding skills. The big excitement, however, was the dinner/auction held the last evening of the convention. An “ultimate” elk hunt, donated by Shasta Cascade Timberlands, went up for auction. People from around the country bid on this unique item, and when the dust settled, the hunt brought in more than $26,000 for the Pacific Forest Foundation. Those funds will be used for scholarships and forestry education. Mark your calendars for the 111th congress, which will be held November 8-11, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. www.pacificloggingcongress.org TW

operated as a new and used construction and forestry equipment sales and service business. Originally dealing exclusively in Chehalis, Washington, the company recognized the need for an additional location in Idaho to support its growing client base. “As soon as our customers in Idaho realized the value of the Doosan line, the same growth that took place in Washington started in Idaho,” says Rich Lennox, owner of Cascade Trader Inc. “Our clients are hardworking business people who expect their dollars and their equipment to work as hard as they do. We are excited for this location’s ability to better serve those clients.” TW

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Family Day/Free Admission Day at Oregon Logging Conference Not only are there plenty of hands-on activities for children, but this free admission day to the Oregon Logging Conference is also an opportunity to learn more about logging and forestry issues and meet the professionals who make their living in the timber industry. Children’s activities include building bird houses, papermaking, wood magic, wildlife exhibits, wildfire table demonstrations,

face painting, and free popcorn and cotton candy. These activities take place in and just outside the Wheeler Pavilion on the Lane County Fairgrounds. All ages will enjoy a walk around the fairgrounds to see high-tech, state-ofthe-art logging, forestry, and construction equipment worth millions of dollars. A walk through the inside exhibition area will introduce you to many of the vendors who

provide a wide variety of products and services to the industry. More than 300 inside and outside vendors are currently signed up to exhibit their products. When: Saturday, February 22, 2020; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Wheeler Pavilion, Lane County Fairgrounds

11th Annual Log Loader Competition

Topics for Oregon and Washington Forest Practices Seminars Timely topics will be addressed at both the Oregon and Washington Forest Practices seminars at the Oregon Logging Conference. (See list below.) The Oregon Forest Practices seminar will take place in the Wheeler Pavilion. The Washington Forest Practices seminar will take place in the Exhibit Hall SE meeting room. Oregon Forest Practices Seminar (3 FP Credits) Moderator: Eric Gehrke, Weyerhaeuser, Coos Bay, Oregon • Steep Slope/Tethered Logging: Oregon Forest Practices Rules, Guidance, and BMPs surrounding these practices • Snowmageddon 2019: Implications on Future Insect Damage and Fire Potential • Legislative Update as It Applies to Forestry in Oregon • What’s It Take to Obtain a Waiver During Fire Season? • Low-Water Crossings, Rules and BMPs Surrounding These Activities Washington Forest Practices Seminars (2 WAFP or 2 PL Credits) Moderator: Doug Mays, Weyerhaeuser, Longview, Washington • Training for Success to Safely Stay Within Your Ribbons • Drone Use to Protect Resources and Improve Efficiency • Chainsaws to Tethered Machines on Steep Slopes Evolution of PNW Logging

Skilled heavy-equipment operators climb into the cab of a Link-Belt loader and compete with others to see who is the most efficient. This timed competition, which began in 2010, is open to operators who are employed by, or own, a logging company and are paid registrants at the Oregon Logging Conference. There is no entry fee for this event, which stretches over a twoday period: Friday from noon until 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Times may vary based on the number of competitors. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three competitors, based on the fastest times. The current record for fastest time is 2 minutes, 40 seconds, set by Bryan Chipps of Green Diamond Resource Company in California. The sponsoring company must complete an official form for each operator they are entering in the competition. All applications must be received at the OLC office by 5:00 p.m., February 13, 2020. Applications can be faxed to OLC: (855) 866-0572, or mailed: Oregon Logging Conference, P.O. Box 10669, Eugene, Oregon, 97440. If you sign up before January 25, 2020, you’ll receive a free OLC T-shirt (to be picked up at the OLC Log Loader Competition). Entry forms will be reviewed by a committee of OLC directors and staff to choose qualified competitors. There will be a maximum of 36 competitors allowed for this event. The names of all qualifying applicants will be drawn for a competition timeslot. Qualifying applicants will be notified prior to the conference and given the Log Loader Competition event schedule. The schedule will be posted at the conference. If you are not a competitor, join the crowd of spectators and cheer on your favorite log loader operator.

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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE REMINDER: Registered Companies Will Receive Two Credits when Attending the Oregon Logging Conference and Equipment Show

TENTATIVE PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 - Activities Held at the Graduate Eugene

4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Pre-Registration – Meet & Greet - Hosted Beer & Wine – Sponsor: Wilcoxflegel

4 p.m. 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Doors Open for Silent Auction benefiting “Talk About Trees” OWIT Dinner and Live Annual Auction – Call OWIT at (503) 831-1593 to order tickets. Hosted Beer & Wine – Playwrights Hall, Graduate Eugene THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 - Program Sessions Held at Lane County Fairgrounds

7 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Registration - Main Convention Center Lobby – Yellow Area on Map – Sponsor: Rotobec

8 a.m. –5 p.m.

Equipment Displays Open

7 a.m. –8 a.m.

Opening Session Breakfast - Wheeler Pavilion Ticket included with paid registration. Orange Area on Map – Sponsor: Peterson CAT

8 a.m.–11 a.m.

Opening Prayer: Kirk Luoto, Territory Mgr / Forestry Specialist, Modern Machinery Oregon Logging Conference Foundation Auction: Auctioneer Jaime Yraguen, Basco Logging Call to Order: Wheeler Pavilion (2 PL Credits) Welcome: Kari Westlund, Eugene Convention and Visitors Bureau Greetings: Wayne Settle, 2020 President, Pacific Logging Congress Program Update: Scott Melcher, 1stt Vice President, Oregon Logging Conference President's Address: Greg Stratton, 2020 President, Oregon Logging Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patrick Moore, Independent scientist and consultant, advising government and industry on a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues. Sponsor: Tigercat

9 a.m. –4 p.m.

Chainsaw Wood Carver – Outside Demonstration Area

10 a.m. –1 p.m.

Elementary School Education Tours - Sponsors: Oregon Logging Conference, Oregon Women in Timber, and Forests Today and Forever

11 a.m.–Noon

Hands-on Seminar 1 – Log Scaling and Optimal Bucking (1 PL Credit) - Outside Display - Red Area on Map – Sponsor: Thompson Tree Farms • Jayme Dumford, Thompson Tree Farms • Dave Sabol, Pacific Rim Log Scaling Bureau Speakers will discuss the different scaling methods for Westside, Eastside, and cubic scaling. They will also discuss optimal bucking on getting the most scale and/or value out of a tree.

Noon–1 p.m.

Free Time to View Equipment Displays

1 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order - Wheeler Pavilion

1:15 p.m.

Operators of the Year Presentation – Oregon Department of Forestry

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Your Voice & Vote Counts (2 OPF Credit) Wheeler Pavilion - Orange Area on Map Moderators: Jim Dudley, Swanson Group, Glendale, OR and Nick Smith, Healthy Forests Healthy Communities • Todd Stoffel, Timber Unity. Todd will recap the extraordinary, authentic power of the people when they are organized and passionate about a cause. He will motivate the audience to remain engaged, educated, and be a part of the grassroots army and Timberunity movement. • Kristina McNitt, Oregon Forest and Industry Council. Kristina will explain what OFIC does. She will highlight high -level state threats to the forest products industry and private landowners (e.g. ballot initiatives, forest practices act, constant enviro/media attacks on the industry and bluecollar workers). She will provide insider look and update on both challenges and opportunities in Salem. Call to Action: she will provide the most effective way to get involved and make your voice heard in Salem • Travis Joseph, American Forest Resource Council. Travis will explain what AFRC does. He will highlight high-level Federal threats to the forest products industry and why folks should care (e.g. Rogue wilderness, smoke, wildfires, short anecdotes about extraordinary waste of time and resources on process and paperwork before working in the woods). He will provide brief political context about how this all works (a look behind the curtain of how the sausage is made and how people influence it). Call to Action: If you want this to change, it’s going to come from YOUR engagement and here’s how to make your voice heard at Federal level (you’re the expert, this is your livelihood, show your expertise and passion with family, friends, neighbors, at the store, etc.) Segway to Practical Advocacy Skills, Platforms, Specific Action • Nick Smith, Healthy Forests Healthy Communities. Nick will discuss Emerging Leaders Program. He will provide details on the available advocacy tools, grassroots, and campaigns and provide some training on how to effectively use them and maximize impact (Social Media, op-eds, LTEs, political outreach/campaigns).

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sawdust Bowl Hosted Beer & Wine – Performance Hall, Convention Center

7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration - Main Convention Center Lobby – Yellow Area on Map – Sponsor: Rotobec

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Equipment Displays Open

7 a.m.–8 a.m

Hosted Breakfast - Wheeler Pavilion – Orange Area on Map – Ticket included with paid registration. Sponsor: Papé Group

8 a.m.

Oregon Logging Conference Foundation Auction- Auctioneer Jaime Yraguen, Basco Logging

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Chainsaw Wood Carver – Outside Demonstration Area

10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Private Event - High School Student Event - Future Forestry Workers Career Day, Livestock Arena Sponsors: Oregon Logging Conference Foundation and Oregon Logging Conference

10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

High School Forestry Skills Competition – Livestock Arena (Private Event); Sponsor: Warrenton Fiber-Nygaard Logging

8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Oregon Forest Practices Seminar (3 FP Credits) - Wheeler Pavilion – Orange Area on Map Moderator: Eric Gehrke, Weyerhaeuser, Coos Bay, OR Steep Slope/Tethered Logging: Oregon Forest Practices Rules, Guidance and BMP’s surrounding these practices.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 - Program Sessions Held at Lane County Fairgrounds

• Jay Walters, ODF, Forest Practices Field Coordinator Snowmageddon 2019: Implications On Future Insect Damage and Fire Potential. • •

Christine Buhl, ODF Entomologist Link Smith, ODF, Unit Forester TimberWest Magazine — November/December 2019 — www.forestnet.com

OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE Legislative Update As It Applies To Forestry in Oregon.

• Kyle Williams, OFIC Director of Protection. ODF/BLM Fire Protection Contract Update.

• Ron Graham, ODF, Fire Protection Div. Deputy Chief of Planning, Salem, OR What’s It Take To Obtain A Waiver During Fire Season? • Doug Thackery, ODF Stewardship Forester, Grants Pass, OR Low Water Crossing’s, Rules and BMP’s Surrounding These Activities. •

Steve Wetmore, ODF Stewardship, Forester Medford, OR

8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Washington Forest Practices Seminars – Exhibit Hall (SE Meeting Room) (2 WAFP or 2 PL Credits) – Blue Area on Map Moderator: Doug Mays, Weyerhaeuser, Longview, WA Training for Success to Safely Stay Within Your Ribbons • Roy Hauser, Writer of The Art of Felling Timber Roy will share the key aspects of training both new and experienced hand fallers to safely fall timber in today’s dynamic world. Hand fallers are working together in harvest units with a wide array of machine based falling systems. He will set up your hand falling operations for safety success and to “stay within the ribbons” while operating near regulated set aside areas. Drone Use to Protect Resources and Improve Efficiency • Shane Szczerba, Weyerhaeuser Co. • Mark Standley, Jr., Pacific UAV Technology, Banks, OR Shane and Mark will provide details of obtaining the appropriate license for drone-based forestry and logging operations. They will share operator best practices that safely protect nearby resources while also greatly improving logging and operational efficiencies. Chainsaws to Tethered Machines on Steep Slopes—Evolution of PNW Logging • Ben Flint, Weyerhaeuser Co. • Jessica Homyack, Weyerhaeuser Co. Over the last century, chainsaws and cable yarding systems were the primary logging method in the Pacific Northwest. Today’s new cable assist felling technology has vastly changed the operating environment. Jessica and Ben will address concerns associated with using steep-slope harvesting machinery by explaining the results of Weyerhaeuser’s soil disturbance study of conventional versus tethered-based felling and logging systems that operate near streams. The largest research project on this topic to date!

10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Business Seminar 1 – The Professional DOT Driver (1 PL Credit) – Exhibit Hall (SW Meeting Room) - Green area on Map Sponsor: Pape’ Group Moderator: Quincy Powers, Powers Ranch, Gaylord, OR • David Gaffney, Senior DOT Compliance Specialist, Pape’ Group Speaker will provide a DOT compliance overview on topics that include load and equipment securement, proper pre/post truck inspections, licensing requirements, common DOT violations, size and weight rules and much more.

11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

OLC Log Loader Competition – Sponsors: Triad Machinery and Link-Belt Outside Display Brown Area on Map Visit www.oregonloggingconference.com or call (541) 686-9191

1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Effective Communication, (1 PL Credits) Exhibit Hall (SW Meeting Rm) Green Area on Map Moderator: Bodie Dowding, Oregon Department of Forestry, Salem, OR • Mike Cafferata, District Forester, ODF, Forest Grove, OR Speaker will focus on how to more effectively understand and communicate with others. This improvement in communication and understanding can help achieve more favorable outcomes for you and the people you work with.

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Better Ideas / New Technology In Logging (2 PL Credits) Wheeler Pavilion, Orange Area on Map Moderator: Fred Blaylock, Blaylock Logging, Coquille, OR • Hydraulic Grapple Carriage, Pat Ybarra, Pat Attachments / HWM Equipment Repair, Coos Bay, OR • Silviculture Drone Use, Shane Szczerba, Weyerhaeuser Co. • Central Tire Inflation, Sam Loveless, Weyerhaeuser Co. • Automation in Harvesting, Eric Krume, Summit Attachments & Machinery, Kelso, WA. “A discussion on advances in Yoder stability, new generation yarder cutting processes and use of new motorized grapple carriages”

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Hands-on Seminar 3 – Weiler Forestry: An Introduction to the Industry (1 PL Credit) – Sponsor: Peterson CAT Outside Exhibit area. Moderator: Rick Schott, Peterson Cat, Portland, OR • Bill Hood, Vice President, Weiler Forestry • Mike Dickenson, Industry Specialist Forestry, Caterpillar Forestry Speakers will introduce Weiler Forestry to the Forestry Industry with discussions on history and philosophy of the Weiler brand. Caterpillar and Weiler Forestry machine walk-around included during the seminar.

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sawdust Bowl Hosted Beer & Wine- Performance Hall, Convention Center Sponsor: Brikers Events Held at the Graduate Eugene (formerly Eugene Hilton)

12:30 p.m.–3 p.m.

LADIES' DESSERTS FOR DREAMS – Charity Event for the prevention of Human Trafficking “In Our Backyard”. Enjoy decadent desserts donated by local restaurants and bakeries. Visit www.oregonloggingconference.com or call (541)686-9191 to order tickets.

7 p.m.–midnight 7 p.m.–8 p.m. 7 p.m.–9 p.m. 9 p.m.–midnight

82nd OLC Celebration Buffet Dinner & Dance – Playwrights Hall, Graduate Eugene Doors Open - Hosted Beer & Wine Tasting Buffet Dinner Dancing to live music by Redneck Mother –Sponsors: General Trailer and Peerless Parts SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 - All Activities Held at Lane County Fairgrounds

7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.–2 p.m. 10 a.m.– noon

Fellowship Of Christian Loggers Breakfast – Performance Hall Meeting Room 1 – Lane County Events Center And Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon For Tickets visit Christian Loggers website . Or Call 541.315.8192 – Deadline for Tickets Is February 14th. – Sponsor: Fellowship of Christian Loggers All Exhibits Open to Public – Convention Center & Parking Area Family Fun and Educational Activities – Wheeler Pavilion – Sponsor: KEZI TV Wood Carvers – Outside Demonstration Area OLC Log Loader Competition – Sponsors: Triad Machinery and Link-Belt - Outside Display - Brown Area on Map Visit www.oregonloggingconference.com or call (541)686-9191. TimberWest Magazine — November/December 2019 — www.forestnet.com

Tigercat Releases 1165 Wheel Harvester

Tigercat has introduced the 1165 wheel harvester — a mid-sized harvester well suited for thinning, selective cut, and final fell applications. With strong swing and leveling capabilities that exceed the competition, the 1165 is well suited for steep slopes. The machine is available in both six-wheel and eight-wheel drive configurations. Powered by the Tigercat FPT N67 engine, the 1165 provides full emissions compliance for Tier 4 final regions, along with excellent fuel economy, all in a simple and reliable package. Both Tier 4f and Tier 2 options deliver 282 hp at 2,000 rpm. The 1165 uses the same swing components as the larger 1185, as well as the oscillating and articulating center section components used on Tigercat forwarders. The new active oscillation balancing technology provides unparalleled machine stability even while travelling. This allows crane operation while driving, thus increasing productivity. www.tigercat.com

Many entities with responsibilities for large-scale snow and ice management operate heavy equipment, with dump trucks and refuse vehicles often being pressed into service during winter months. Unfortunately, for those fleets running 315 tires, the use of tire chains can cause damage to a vehicle’s suspension and undercarriage due to inadequate clearance. The 52K Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive Suspension also features larger, high-volume, low-frequency air springs that deliver a smoother ride whether the vehicle is under load or empty. Dual height-control valves maintain proper ride height, leveling the vehicle independent of load and maximizing its roll stability. Weighing in at only 875 pounds, the 52K Gen 3 is now 50 pounds lighter than its predecessors and lighter than competing suspension offerings. www.linkmfg.com

Orbit ¾” and 3/8” saw chain

Wallingford’s Inc. expanded its Orbit saw chain offerings to include both 3/4” and 3/8” pitch chain. Orbit saw chain is manufactured with high quality alloy steel and offers professionals the superior balance of quality and value. The Orbit ¾” pitch saw chain will have micro radius semi-chisel cutters and increase kerf width similar to Orbit .404 pitch

Link Introduces 52K Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive Suspension

Link Mfg. Ltd., a leader in specially engineered suspensions, announced the introduction of its new 52K Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive Suspension. The suspension has been specifically reconfigured to meet the needs of states, municipalities, and road maintenance contractors using tire chains on heavy equipment with 315 tires. The new suspension features maintenance advantages, is 50 pounds lighter, and carries an extended three-year warranty.

chain. Both Orbit lines of harvester chain are engineered for maximum performance and fast cutting speed. The Orbit 3/8” pitch saw chain is full chisel, non-safety chainsaw chain, expanding the company’s offerings to the professional loggers using handheld saws. All Orbit saw chain is manufactured with enhanced multi-layered chrome plating. www.wallingfords.com

John Deere Announces New Forestry Swing Machine Options

features, provide loggers with a streamlined, reliable machine. The improved machine design includes changes to the boom and arm cylinder guards, hood, and underdecking. Additionally, the larger undercarriage offered on the 3754G and 3756G swing machines is now available on the 3145G and 3156G models, increasing productivity. A new front sunshade increases operator comfort and visibility in sunny conditions. The inclusion of a deck handrail increases operator safety while traversing the upper deck, and the redesigned 7-inch tool tray improves access and security. www.JohnDeere.com

WSM Releases New Peat Moss Bale Breaker and Coir Breaker

The innovations continue at WSM. First, they announced the revolutionary Bale Breaker. Operations can now increase peat moss recovery and reduce material handling by feeding 4’-8’ bales directly into WSM’s Bale Breaker. The unit effectively deconstructs compressed bales and can operate as a stand-alone unit or be integrated into the soil processing line. WSM also offers a unique Peat Moss Fluffer — a multi-rotor unit that further breaks up the peat moss and fluffs it prior to hydration. It includes spring-operated stators to bypass oversized material, and the discharge conveyor can be equipped with hydration spray bars. The Peat Moss Fluffer can be integrated with the Bale Breaker for a complete, sealed unit, allowing for continuous operation. WSM also released the game-changing Coir Breaker. Companies can save time and money by deconstructing and processing pallet loads of compressed coir blocks — all in one operation. The system includes pallet

Utilizing invaluable customer feedback, John Deere is rolling out increased options on its G-Series forestry swing machines, to help lower daily operating costs, boost productivity, and increase uptime. New updates, including improvements to the machine design and the addition of more standard 44

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tipper, infeed conveyor, and discharge screw. Replaceable screens help with final product sizing. Maintenance-friendly features include complete access to rotor. www.westsalem.com

CALENDAR January 9 Council on Forest Engineering Westerm Meeting, Lebanon, OR 503-226-4562, westernforestry.org

New John Deere 959ML

The new John Deere 959ML Shovel Logger is designed for felling and log handling in difficult terrain. Available in one of two configurations from the factory — shovel logger or directional feller — the 959ML machine boosts productivity, even in the most challenging applications. One of the key features of the 959ML machine is the boom geometry. Available in two configurations, 36-foot live heel shovel logger boom and the 30-foot and 34-foot directional feller booms. All boom options have excellent downhill reach capability, ensuring that each boom configuration can reach the downhill side of the ground, even at a full leveler tilt. Equipped with a strong, purpose-built live heel, the 36-foot shovel logger boom is designed to incorporate grapples up to 60 inches or mid-sized directional felling heads. There is also an option available to quickly switch between the two. The directional feller booms, available in either 9.12meter or 10.34-meter reach, are specifically

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designed to support any large directional felling head applications. The patented leveling control system uses sensor technology, maximizing the forward tilt angle (26 degrees forward), while electronically preventing any possible mechanical interference when tilting to the side. www.johndeere.com TW

January 14-17 Association of Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit, Chicago, IL 630-574-0650, www.aednet.org January 15-17 78th Annual Truck Loggers Association Convention, Vancouver, BC 604-684-4291, www.tla.ca January 14-16 Associated California Loggers 47th Annual Meeting, Reno NV, 916-441-7940 californialoggers.com January 17-21 Western Pallet Association Annual Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA 360-335-0208 www.westernpallet.org

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The Public Needs to Know How Anti-Forestry Policies Affect Them By Nick Smith

n the September/October

2019 issue of TimberWest, guest columnist Jack Petree made a strong case for why all forest professionals should be engaged in the conversation about carbon emissions. As we reach a new year, there will be plenty of opportunities in 2020 to get involved in the carbon discussion and many other issues that affect you and our industry. We have great stories to tell. If you don’t tell your story, who will? Early in the year, several state legislatures across the West are scheduled to meet. Later in the year, candidates at all levels of government will be seeking your vote. Don’t miss an opportunity to make your voice heard. Elected officials in Salem, Olympia, Boise, Sacramento, and other capital cities are making decisions that will shape the industry for years to come. In Oregon, the governor and legislative leadership have announced their commitment to pass a so-called “cap-and-trade” bill to impose arbitrary limits on greenhouse gas emissions. The bill could affect the forest industry in several ways if it is approved during the session in February. For example, small logging and log hauling businesses could face dramatically higher fuel costs. “Carbon offsets” in the bill could also discourage timber harvesting, particularly on large private timberlands. In my previous TimberWest column ( July/August 2019), I wrote about the rise of the #TimberUnity movement that has given a strong voice to workers in the forest products industry. If you are concerned about how cap-and-trade legislation would affect you, your participation in this movement will be needed more than ever. #TimberUnity organizers will be holding their next “Let’s Roll” convoy at the State Capitol in Salem on Thursday, February 6. Even if you’re not a forester, logger, rancher, trucker, miner, fisher, or farmer, this is an opportunity to stand up and help influence the process. Be sure to mark your calendar and

visit #TimberUnity on Facebook or timberunity.com for more information. One of the great things about #TimberUnity in 2019 is that it brought thousands of people to the State Capitol who had never been there before, had never testified to a committee, nor had ever interacted with an elected official. Many people who were once intimidated by the process

are now empowered to tell their stories and take our industry’s positive messages directly to the decision makers. Over the past year, #TimberUnity leaders have walked the halls of the White House and have held personal meetings with the governor. If they can do it, you can too. Anyone can communicate effectively with elected officials, political candidates, and the public when they are prepared and have a good story to tell. The majority of the public is completely disconnected from natural resources, so it is especially important for us to describe how forestry and wood products are good for people, our forests, wildlife, and the planet. As someone once said, “People don’t care how much you know, they want to know how much you care.”

When it comes to misguided climate change proposals, it is easy to describe how harmful policies would affect us, our jobs, and our communities. But when it comes to communicating with politicians and the public, it is more important to describe how harmful policies would affect them. Our society would greatly suffer without forestry and logging, and the public needs to know. As men and women in the forest products industry, we work to keep “forests as forests” through active management and sustainable timber harvests, using the best science, modern technology, and forest practices in the entire world. We produce locally sourced fiber to produce beautiful, strong, and sustainable building materials and products people use every day. We utilize this renewable resource to protect our communities from wildfires, keep our forests healthy, enhance wildlife habitat, and provide recreational opportunities for everyone. Policies that harm our industry also harm the public. Without a robust industry, there is no one to keep forests as forests, and no one to maximize the potential of our forests to sequester carbon. As California endures yet another devastating wildfire season, much of their forestlands are turning into carbon sources and undermining the ambitious climate goals that have been established. California’s elected officials are just beginning to learn the consequences of policies that have restricted forest management and fuels reduction. We need to ensure policymakers in other states learn this lesson as well. As you talk to elected officials and political candidates in the coming year, don’t forget to remind them of the benefits we provide by working in the woods and in the mills. Remind them of the carbon benefits of wood products and the need for forest management to support our environment and economy. Most importantly, show up. I hope to see you February 6, 2020. Nick Smith is the Executive and Pacific Northwest Director of Healthy Forests Healthy Communities www. healthyforests.org.

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