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Vol. 50, No. 12

(Founded in 1972—Our 591st Consecutive Issue)

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Louisiana logger Bradley McDowell runs a tight two-crew operation. His company, Pineland Contracting, uses Tigercat dangle harvesting heads for processing. Story begins on Page 8. (Photo by Jessica Johnson)

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SOUTHERN STUMPIN’ By David Abbott • Managing Editor • Ph. 334-834-1170 • Fax: 334-834-4525 • E-mail: david@hattonbrown.com

Odds And Ends

s we do in every December issue, to end the year, let’s take a look back at some of the best quotes we’ve printed throughout 2021. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and see you in 2022. Excelsior!—Dave

“I had a fellow who worked on my stuff as long as I have been in business, an independent contractor. But he died in 2018, and I realized then there are no more mechanics out there. It dawned on me that I had to start keeping everything under warranty.”—Charlie Carden, Carden Timber Harvesting, LLC, Orchard Hill, Georgia, page 10, January issue “If a man will work then he’s all right in my book, or it will give him the opportunity to be around me long enough for me to find out if he’s all right. The way these guys work reminds me of how people used to work when I was growing up. These boys look after me; if I had a crew like this when I started there’s no telling where I’d be now.”—Carden again, page 14, January issue “When I get to where I can’t get up and do what I need to do, I’ll retire. I can still run with the best of them, but Mother Nature will let my body know. I don’t ever want to not do anything.”—Robert Kirby, Kirby Sawmill, Inc., Doniphan, Missouri, page 16, January issue “Some of these guys seem like they make pretty good money buying their own wood, but I tell you, this business, you ain’t gonna get rich doing it the way I’m doing it. I love it, I reckon. I’ve thought about it and I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing. If I had to do it the way my dad and uncle and papaw had to do it, I wouldn’t be doing it or I wouldn’t love it near as much, I promise you.”— Chris Cates, W. Cates Logging, Bremen, Alabama, pages 12 and 14, February issue “One thing I try to do is take care of my men. God told me one day, ‘If you take care of your men, I’ll take care of you.’ And for the most part I have had some good workers over the years.”—Dennis Wiseman, Wiseman Logging, Niota, Tennessee, page 9, March issue “You’re still going to have wear and tear on the machines, either way. I am not going to make payments and work on the machine. I am going to pick one of the two.”—Russell Scott, Coastal Forestry Services, Marianna, Florida, page 8, May issue “We purpose to work. Our dad taught us two things can never be taken away: faith and work ethic.”—Chad Schwab, M.A. Rigoni, Perry, Florida, page 20, May issue 6

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“An old school logger mentality would be, you have a log truck and you drive it till the doors fall off. We just got rid of a 1986 chipper. We had parts in here for that, and we haven’t run that chipper in 10 years. You can’t afford it today. It’s overhead, and it’s overtime sometimes. If you think you might need three mechanics one day but you really only have work for one mechanic, you still got those other two you’re paying just because of that one time you might need them. You have to cut all that out to make it work.”— Chad Schab again, page 21, May issue “We haven’t been one dimensional in many years. We were raised not to be and have taught everyone under us to be flexible. We try to keep as much diversification with our footprint as we can, and we have a huge footprint today.”— Chad’s brother Richard Schwab, also of M.A. Rigoni in Perry, Florida, page 22, May issue

“You start off Monday morning with Plan A, by the time Friday gets here, you’re working on Plan AAA; you’ve been through the whole alphabet, A-Z, twice. How often do you have to reinvent yourself? Almost daily.”—Chad Schwab again, page 24, May issue “Our passion, and who we are, we were trained in school to make a difference, not just for our little kingdom but to make the world a better place. Our company spends a lot of time and money being involved with making policy for the industry nationwide. But I see that as an investment for loggers everywhere. I wouldn’t put a price on it. The commitments I have with all these organizations, you would be surprised how much business value I get out of that. I’m out developing new business.”—Richard Schwab again, page 28, May issue (still) “I was freaked out. I was scared. I didn’t know anything about what goes on out here in the woods. I was nervous about it. You have to have a confidence in the people who are running the machines. It is hard to get good people who want to do anything. To have a good crew is essential to running a logging operation, and I feel like I have some of the best.”—Samantha Bull, Bull IV Logging, Fouke, Arkansas, pages 8-9, June issue, on taking over the business after her husband’s death “We were just trying to survive. Our production was down about 60% in the middle of March (2020). I just tried to maintain and keep our workers on the payroll with some cash flow. It was hard to make it each week and a big difference in volume when you’re used to pushing 60,000 ft. weekly. We should have been in high production putting back for the winter

months, but it wasn’t there. I have a feeling things are going to get better and I’m going to be ready when they do. We’re going to put the hammer down.”—Brandon Brock, BBrock Enterprises, LLC, Mayking, Kentucky, pages 14-16, June issue, on the pandemic-related difficulties he faced in 2020 “It won’t take but one thing to move me and that’s money…I don’t mean this in a smart aleck way, but I’m not going to work if I can’t make any money. If people see me going there, they know there is money there. All I am interested in is dollar bills with ‘In God We Trust’ on it.”— Donnie Reaves, Donald E. Reaves, LLC, Coleman Falls, Virginia, page 19, July issue “I think you either have to be pretty small or pretty large. The middle man has a whole lot of the same expenses as the big man but doesn’t have the income. If I pay too much for the timber then I’ll be out of business. If you price yourself so close you can’t make any money, whose fault is that? We don’t need twice as much money as we are making, but the industry needs to pay us 10-20% more. But as long as somebody will work for nothing, they’re not going to do it. So we are kind of our own enemy. There is plenty of work out there for all of us. I wish for anybody working hard and trying to treat people right to do well.”—Reaves again, page 22, July issue “I look at it in the long run: if we destroy the Earth, what are my boys going to cut 40 years down the road?”—Michael Hutchins, Hutch Trucking, Inc., Livingston, Alabama, page 8, August issue “We prefer to buy our own wood; that way we can control where we haul our wood to maximize production. Some of the bigger timber companies beat prices down so much there’s not much skin left. You can make a living contracting but you’re not going to make money.”—Rickey Pitts, Pitts Logging, Inc., Waycross, Georgia, pages 13-14, August issue “She pinches pennies and makes dollars out of them.”—Greg Lovorn, Lovorn Logging, Slate Springs, Mississippi, page 22, September issue, on his mother Suzye “My motto is that I try to make the money in the woods and keep it in the office. Always try to find a better deal on things.”—Bradley McDowell, Pineland Contracting, Jena, Louisiana, page 9, December issue

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Middle Ground ■ Louisiana’s Bradley McDowell stays the course—while using innovative machinery.

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McDowell's crews use 234 Tigercats to load trucks and 250s with dangle heads to process stems.

By Jessica Johnson JENA, La. hen Bradley ★ McDowell started logging in 1992, he didn’t know he would be considered an innovator. But after a trip to the Canadian Rockies in 2004, and an introduction to “dangle head” machines, McDowell knew he wanted to do things a little different down in Louisiana. It surprises him that the processor machines never caught on in the South—but after he thinks on it, he knows why, he says. “It is the investment: You can buy two loaders for what one of these costs. But you eliminate other costs,” he adds. “This thing will take the place of three loaders, and I thought it might catch on. It makes logging so much easier.” McDowell operates by looking at tons per man that the crews produce. Because of the dangle head processor, each man on the fourman crew puts out at least 20,000 tons. “Everything else is irrelevant,” he believes, saying that looking at the tons per man in the woods tells truly how efficient an operation is; it will show how many skidders are needed, trucks, everything. It was a lesson McDowell learned years ago and has helped him greatly. “My motto is that I try to make the money in the woods and keep it in the office. Always try to find a better deal on things,” he says. Sure, a better deal means cheaper fuel or better rates on insurance, but it also means truly maximizing production of men and machines. Running a tight ship in the office, assisted by his wife Leslie, helped McDowell weather more than a few storms, including the housing crisis in 2008, where he made the hard decision to shut down McDowell

Logging Co. Thanks to not just borrowing the Canadian way of using machinery, but also the idea of running a double shift crew, cutting and hauling both in the daylight and at night, McDowell was able to pay off his equipment faster and bring it all home when the crisis hit its rock bottom. “We shut down for three years because we were hauling 35 loads per day, and then they cut us to 10.” He says that forced his hand financially. “Being diversified is the only way we survived.” His diversification stream— Pineland Contracting, which prior to the logging restart was simply a sister company to McDowell Logging—is a road and bridge operation that works primarily for timber companies. Now, Pineland Contracting is the umbrella for both the road and bridge crew McDowell’s

son runs and the logging side that McDowell looks after. “I am a logger. But we’ve been doing that for 20 years. It kept us afloat a lot of weeks when the logging didn’t float,” he says of the construction. After the restart, McDowell purchased all new equipment, and it drove everyone crazy. Suddenly they weren’t able to work on machines like they were used to and things just weren’t as smooth. So, they Bradley McDowell made a change again, finding pieces the woods crew could thing, they go to a variety of maintain themselves aided by a full- sources, including dealer Gaar time staff mechanic. McDowell pur- Equipment Sales. Processors are chases late model used pieces; noth- still purchased new from Tigercat ing in his registry is older than dealer Patrick Miller. 2016. When the crew needs someHe explains, “I feel like we got to

Machines are purchased from a variety of sources.

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Both crews target 18-20 loads a day.

a point where you’re paying more to the parts house than you are equipment notes…But if you finance it for 48 months, you’re going to be dealing with breakdowns anyway. So we would rather be able to work on it ourselves.”

In The Woods The two woods crews are set up identically, with four men and four machines. They have access to a floating skidder. McDowell’s crews are mainly younger, with both foremen being in their early twenties, one being McDowell’s nephew. “They all want to work and they will get it done. I pay them well and we work for good companies,” he says of Weyerhaeuser and RMS. “They’ve got timber; they’ve got ground and they’ve got the market. If it wasn’t for these employees, I wouldn’t be in the logging business.” McDowell has taught the crew to be as mindful of production as he is—making it almost like a competition between the two crews as to who gets the most. The two crews share trucks and the floating skidder, but McDowell says sometimes there is some jawing back and forth over trucks, especially on close hauls or weeks with tight quotas. “I’ve heard it, ‘Oh no, I’m not sending you a truck today!’ We have a lot of fun,” he adds, “They make the day go by.” Set up with the same equipment, the desire to outdo each other is natural for the younger men. Depending on the timber and haul distance, the number of trucks might change, but the woods equipment is all Tigercat and all the same. The crews use 724 feller-bunchers, 630 skidders, 234 loaders and H250D model “dangle” harvester head processors. With this set up the crews consistently hit their target of between 18 and 20 loads per day. Once, McDowell proudly says, the crew was able to put out 35 loads in a single day running just six trucks—all because of the processor. If the markets would support it,

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McDowell says he would go back to double shift logging in a heartbeat. “This is the world we live in now,” he says. “That’s the thing about a big crew and having 10 trucks and gear up to haul 100 loads a week: There’s not enough stability in it. We’re in the middle and that’s our little comfort zone.” Like most, the crews try not to leave the woods for anything during the day. Each foreman drives a ¾ ton

Trucks float between the crews

pickup that hauls fuel and at the landing is a “doghouse” trailer with a welder, compressor and hose machine. What the woods hands can’t fix themselves, the crew mechanic will handle, or one of a few contract mechanics. McDowell notes that one benefit to using Gaar Equipment for their used needs is the dealer’s mechanic—and they will stand by their machines if there are ever any problems. A dozer is kept on each crew to assist with roads, BMP work and other odds and ends. McDowell says succinctly, “LogSLT ging has been good to us.”

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Bright Horizons ■ Upbeat and optimistic, logger Anthony Stuart offers his forecast: clear skies ahead.

By David Abbott CARSON, Miss. spousing a sunny outlook somewhat the opposite of what might be more typically ★ found among many of his peers, Anthony Stuart, 48, clearly has a positive outlook on the state of the industry these days. “I have never been a doom-and-gloom type person,” he admits. “There have been some good times and some bad times but with the weather how it has been and mills needing wood and talk of new mills coming online, it is kind of exciting right now to see what is going on. I really think there are good things to come.” As if reflecting the logger’s optimism, the weather was calm and the skies bright and clear on the unseasonably warm early November day when Southern Loggin’ Times came calling. In Stuart’s words, “It’s a good day to be here.” The owner of Stuart Timber, Inc. points out that there are several new or recent mill projects in various stages of development in his neck

From left: Brandon McRaney, Charley Buckley, Anthony Stuart

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of the woods: Idaho Forest Products in Lumberton, an Enviva pellet mill in Lucedale, some others further north of his territory, not to mention that a lot of the existing mills are talking about expanding. If all that new mill capacity presents him with an opportunity to expand his operations, he wouldn’t expect to turn the chance down. Record high lumber prices might not have trickled down to bring up logger incomes much, Stuart admits, but he adds, again looking on the bright side, at least the high demand from mills is keeping them busy. “We have been six days a week probably for the last two months now, all we can haul,” he reports.

Equipment Stuart Timber fields two crews. One features a John Deere 648L-II skidder and 437E loader with a Tigercat 720G cutter. The other crew uses a John Deere 843L-II feller-buncher, only a few months old, another Deere 437E loader and Weiler 350 skidder. Stuart bought the Weiler about a year and a half ago, shortly after they became available; he thinks it was the first one Puckett Machinery at Hattiesburg sold. “We had a Cat skidder years ago, but we mainly have been John Deere, and Tigercat every now and then,” Stuart says. “We needed a skidder and at the time Weiler was available, so I decided to try it and see.” His experience with Weiler has been good so far, he reports. “It is engineered well. When they first started talking, before they even bought them, Mr. Hood (Weiler VP Bill Hood) came out to my job site and we sat there and talked probably an hour. He seemed like he was interested to know what loggers wanted and I think they are headed in that direction.” The crews also use a Deere 648L skidder in reserve, keeping it set up with dual tires year-round so that it is ready to go when they need it. “This area has a lot of sensitive areas,” the logger explains. For either crew, Stuart keeps Caterpillar D5 and D6 dozers for road building as well as site prep and maintenance. They have Husqvarna pole saws and Stihl chain saws, though they haven’t done much hand felling in a long time. Stuart buys Weiler and Caterpillar from Puckett and Deere from Stribling Equipment, both in Hattiesburg, while he looks to B&G Equipment in Magnolia for Tigercat sales and support. Stuart always orders his cutters with the center of the wheels offset so the tires sit closer to the machine; that helps clear the narrow corridors in thinning applications, he believes. “We started doing that years ago,” he says. On skidders and loaders, Stuart prefers bigger grapples; he recently

Stuart was impressed with Weiler's interest in logger input.

Stuart Timber has been primarily a John Deere customer, with some Tigercat in the mix.

Both Stuart crews work mainly in pine.

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Stuart uses Samsara dash cams in his trucks.

ordered a Deere 748L-II skidder, soon to be delivered, with a 19 sq. ft. grapple. Stuart’s brother Lewis mans the loader and serves as foreman on one of the two crews. Other Stuart Timber team members include loader operator Brandon McRaney on the crew Anthony supervises with Charlie Buckley on the Weiler skidder (Anthony’s crew), Jamey Norris on the John Deere skidder (Lewis’s crew) and Adam Lucas on the Tigercat cutter (Lewis’s crew). The boss himself often runs the Deere cutter on his own crew. Hiring truck drivers has long been a challenge for loggers. Stuart has several older drivers who have been with him a while, and a few younger ones too—if late 30s to early 40s counts as young, the logger chuckles. BITCO (Bituminous Casualty

Corp.) covers all his insurance needs. The crews hold safety meetings in the woods on the tailgate every week, covering topics and addressing problems as they arise, and they use TEAM Safe Trucking training for their drivers. “You do it so long it becomes a habit so you need to refresh and keep it on your mind,” Stuart notes. Stuart owns several trucks: five Internationals from Waters International in Hattiesburg, and a Freightliner and a Western Star from Empire Truck Sales in Hattiesburg, pulling Magnolia and FMI trailers (he shops local; both trailer manufacturers are Mississippi-based companies). A cousin also hauls for him on a contract basis. The crews send 120-140 loads a week with both crews combined, usually in a range of 60 miles but sometimes as far as

90 miles to the mills. Stuart has been using Samsara dash cams and fleet monitoring systems in his trucks for the last few years. The system allows him to access information about the trucks in real time: how fast they’re going, what route they’re taking, and so on.

Timber When it comes to finding stumpage, Stuart Timber works closely with forester Billy Daniels of Southern Timber out of Collins, Miss. “We mostly just cut what he buys for us, but we do buy some of our own,” Stuart says. “We have landowners whose land we have cut on for years, and get repeat business.” The crews haul pine logs and chipn-saw mainly to the Hood Industries plywood and lumber mills in Wig-

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gins, Beaumont, Silver Creek and Bogalusa. Pine pulp goes to International Paper. On the relatively rare occasions they have hardwood to haul, pulp often goes to Masonite Corp. at Laurel, logs to Jones Lumber Co. in Hazlehurst or Marion County Timber in Columbia, whichever is closest to wherever they happen to be working at the time. The crews work predominantly in pine, both thinning and clear-cuts, but cut very little hardwood. The tract they were working in early November is a final harvest that will be replanted by the state of Mississippi. Stuart Timber was clearing 150 acres here. On this site, Stuart had some truckloads of sand delivered to help with ground conditions in anticipation of heavy rain. With an eye to public perception, he noted that they were loading right off the blacktop,

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on the side of a relatively high-traffic highway, and he wanted to avoid dragging much mud onto the asphalt. “We just do the best we can to make it look the best we can; that’s about all you can do,” he says. Fortunately, he doesn’t have to deal with too many complaints. “This area is rich in the timber industry, so most folks around here are happy to see (logging).” The crews did some storm cleanup work in the area last year, when tor-

nadoes came through around Easter of 2020 and tore up thousands of acres of timber. They worked on those salvage jobs till the wood got to the point that the mills didn’t want it anymore. They had some down time attributable to Covid last year, but were blessed not to have suffered a tremendous amount of loss, the logger reports. “I won’t say it wasn’t bad, because it was, but we made it through.”

Family Roots “I was going to the woods with my dad since way before I should have,” Stuart laughs. “It is just a family thing.” His dad, Harvey, started out stumping with his own brothers and father, and when that played out they all got into logging, and have stayed with it ever since. “It is what we were meant to be, I guess.” Anthony and his brothers grew up in this area of Mississippi, but they

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also have ties in neighboring Louisiana. “Years ago when my dad and uncles were stumping, when it played out over here, they went to DeRidder to stump for a while, and some of them stayed over there.” His brother Brian went to Louisiana Tech, married a girl he met there and stayed in the DeRidder area, where he now runs his own logging business. After studying forestry at Jones Junior College in Ellisville, Anthony bought timber for his brother Brian in DeRidder for a little while, but decided that wasn’t what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He went into business for himself in 1999 at age 26. Anthony has been married to his wife Holli for 23 years. They have four children. Oldest son Tanner, 26, just started his own logging company, Red Stuart Logging; he’s the Stuart family’s fourth consecutive generation in the timber business. Next is Riles, 20, following his dad’s footsteps as a forestry student at Jones Junior College. Hayes is a senior at Columbia Academy, and youngest brother Carson, 13, is also a student at the private school in Columbia. The family is actively involved at Greens Creek Baptist Church in Carson, close to their home. Stuart Timber is a member of the Mississippi Loggers Assn. and of their county’s forestry association, and they attended the Mid South Forestry Equipment Show in Starkville in September. Even in their off time, the family likes to be in the woods; Stuart says they have a deer camp in Jefferson County where he and his brothers and sons like to get together to deer hunt, from November to the end of SLT January.

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Southern CTL ■ Ponsse and Southern dealers Knight Forestry and Equipment Linc hosted a live cut-to-length demo.

The Ponsse Ergo is a stable machine thanks to its low center of mass and balanced structure, particularly on steep slopes and in uneven terrain. The crane is located on the back bogie, providing an excellent balance between the front and rear frames. Any stress directed at the operator remains low, as the cabin stays stable, regardless of the tree size.

NOTE: The following was submitted by Ponsse North America. HAVANA, Fla. ★ n October 22 and 23, 2021, Knight Forestry from Georgia, Equipment Linc from Alabama and Ponsse North America, Inc., joined forces to host a cut-to-length (CTL) live demo on Coastal Plywood land in Havana, Fla. Spectators came to the demo from all around the southern U.S. to watch the efficient team of a Ponsse Ergo harvester and Ponsse Elephant forwarder operate on rolling hills. Also highlighted was a Barko 495 loader with a Ponsse H8 HD harvester processing head with a top saw.

This was not the first CTL demo this year that the team has organized. The same group also hosted a demo in February in southern Alabama. “We thought it went extremely well,” says Tommy Moore, President of Equipment Linc, Inc., a dealer that represents both Barko and Ponsse, among other brands, from its locations in Alabama. “Turnout was good and they were all prospective buyers and good contacts. The topography of the ground was diverse so it gave an idea of all of it, and it couldn’t have been a better demo site. We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback from it in terms of customer interest, so it was time well spent.” Pekka Ruuskanen, President and

The Ponsse Elephant represents the larger end of Ponsse’s forwarders in terms of power, load capacity and productivity.

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CEO for Ponsse North America, Inc., states, “The mentality in the South is changing from tree length to cut-to-length. CTL is the wave of the future. We are excited to have more and more machines in the South and help the loggers through the transition. It is a big leap and difficult to make the change, but we offer the best forest machines in the industry to make the transition smooth. You can trust in Ponsse!” Ponsse specializes in forest machines designed for the cut-tolength method and in related information systems. The cut-to-length method allows significantly more logs and chip-n-saw to be produced in initial thinning than the

tree-length method. This is because the harvester optimizes each trunk accurately before cutting it. Therefore, visual estimation is not used for cutting the trunk. Additionally, when using the cutto-length method, even a small amount of special wood can be separated and transported cost-effectively to the mill. Examples of this include different log qualities, veneer log and poles. Due to this, the cut-to-length method enables better volume and value yield because the whole tree is utilized effectively. In tree-length, wastage is often higher. Please visit ponsse.com/en/cutto-length#/ to read more about SLT CTL.

The Ponsse H8 HD is a tough-built harvester and processor head with high power and excellent geometry for the most demanding logging operations. It is designed for trackbased machines and loaders.

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Tire Care Makes Big Difference ■ Maintaining specs is key to durability, lower costs.

orestry tires are a big investment for logging operators, and in a business where small increases in efficiency can add up to the difference between profit and loss, it is important to take care of your tires. Skidders, forwarders and drive-totree feller-bunchers all operate in the most extreme off-the-road and environmental conditions. Therefore, forestry tires experience drastic changes: from hot to cold temperatures, mud to rocks, and abrasive soil, causing them to wear prematurely or fail if not properly maintained. Some key signs that indicate opportunities for improvement are: l Lack of traction l Rapid tread wear l Excessive punctures or cuts l Tire separation l Tire-rim slip Fortunately, by following simple precautions, operators can increase their logging operation’s investment return, efficiency, and site safety along with decreasing downtime, tire wear and fuel costs.

Check Air Pressure Tire pressure is the most important factor in tire maintenance. Over time tires will lose pressure natural20

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ly and need to be pressure checked/adjusted daily. Running machinery on tires that are not inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended levels of air pressure causes excessive wear, tire separation and tire-rim slip. The result is reduced tire life, loss of productivity and increased operating costs. Keep in mind that under-inflation can cause excessive heat buildup leading to damage of the sidewall, beads or lining of your tire. A drop of 5 PSI can lower a machine’s load carrying capacity by 10% and a drop of 10% will shorten tire life by no less than 10%. Alternatively, an over-inflated tire is more vulnerable to impact damage as the additional pressure stresses the casing. Operators need to be checking tire pressure regularly, preferably before each shift. Many operators do a walk around, kick the tires, check the fluids, and go to work, but not stopping to check your air pressure can cost you valuable tire life. Please note, for example, the minimum cold air pressure require-

Key Maintenance Points

ment for the Maxam LOGXTRA tire is 45 PSI. If the tire is run under 45 PSI you will encounter problems. Many companies like Maxam will void workmanship and materials warranties if run under the recommended air pressure. To protect your tire investment, only operating with the required minimum pressures must be strictly enforced. Cold inflation checks are the best and most accurate. A cold tire is generally defined as one that has been sitting idle and not used for a minimum of 24 hours. From this

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point, the pressure can be monitored more accurately. Hot inflation checks, in most cases, are the norm. Therefore, knowing the cold inflation pressure of the tire will help track the rise in pressure in a working tire. This will then help to set the correct standards for warm inflation checks. As a tire works, its internal temperature will increase, as will its air pressure. A hot tire must never be deflated. If the air pressure increases by 20% or more from the cold inflation reading, it is a signal that the tire is overheating and should be

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stopped. The tire, then, should cool down or be moved to an operation that is less demanding. If there is any question regarding the continued operation of the tire, consult with a tire manufacturer representative. A tire operating at the incorrect air pressure, either under- or overinflated, might not show any immediate issues but may fail later, even after its air pressure was corrected. Operating a tire with insufficient air pressure causes the tire’s operating temperature to rise. This can lead to irreversible damage to the tire’s internal components and will shorten its life expectancy. Over-inflation, on the other hand, is not good either. It can cause rapid and irregular tire wear. In addition, the tire will be subjected to a greater chance of sustaining cuts in the tread and sidewall due to improper flexing of the tire

Excess Loads Due to the specialized nature of forestry usage, actual loads more than those stated in the appropriate load tables listed by the tire manufacturer are often encountered. Excess loads can be a result of the actual vehicle weight exceeding the design weight. This can be due to

Regular tire pressure checks are highly recommended.

different attachments being added, varying density of the materials being moved, load transfer and other factors. Under these conditions, the actual tire load may exceed the load rating noted in the manufacturer’s load table. An example of excess load situations would be transporting the loader from one deck to another. If excess loads are encountered, the cold inflation must be increased to compensate for the higher loads. As noted in the manufacturer’s data books, the excess load allowed is 15% with a maximum PSI increase of 30%. The customer must be

advised that if they are running continually with excess loads, the tires will not perform as well. Questions on proper tire inflation should be discussed with both the tire and rim manufacturer to obtain their approval.

Inspections Are Key Tires should be visually inspected before every shift for cuts and impacts that could lead to tire failure. Routine maintenance inspections can lead to discovering deeper cuts that have exposed plys. In these cases, removing the tire and

repairing it immediately can extend the life of the tire, increasing the machine’s profitability. During these routine checks, it is important to look at both the valve caps and the lug nuts/bolts. Securing your valve caps will avoid air pressure loss, cracks, and corrosion in the valve area. All lug nuts/bolts should also be torqued to the manufacturer’s specifications to avoid downtime. Operator training and behavior are both critical to extending tire life. The operator who avoids unnecessary backing up, spinning of tires, and erratic movements will extend tire life on the site and increase production. Operators should also select the best driving path whenever possible. Operators need to be aware of the layout in the working area and carefully plan their routes. How steep are the slopes? Are there areas of deep mud or hard-to-spot hollows? Going around an obstacle or mound or steep incline may take longer, but the savings in fuel and tire damage may well make it SLT worthwhile. Submitted by Maxam Tire. For any questions on this article or on proper air pressure, please contact maxamtire.com.

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Is The Sun Setting On The USA?

rectly. Ivy League graduates routinely fail history tests that fifth graders could pass a generation ago. Crime rates soar and we blame the Second “People, like nations, think they’re eternal. What person at 25 or 30 Amendment and slash police budgets. doesn’t believe, at least subconsciously, that they will live forever? In the Our culture is certifiably insane—men who think they’re women; peospringtime of youth, an endless summer beckons. As you pass 70, it’s ple who fight racism by seeking to convince members of one race that harder to hide from reality. they’re inherently evil, and others that they are perpetual victims. A psyNations also have seasons. Imagine a Roman of the second century conchiatrist lecturing at Yale said she fantasizes about ‘unloading a revolver templating an empire that stretched from Britain to the Near East, thinkinto the head of any white person.’ ing: ‘This will endure forever.’ We slaughter the unborn in the name of freedom, while our birth rate dips But forever was about 500 years, give or take. lower year by year. Our national debt is so high that we can no longer even France was pivotal in the 17th and 18th centuries; now it is on its way to pretend that we will repay it one day. It’s a $28 trillion monument to our becoming part of the Muslim ummah. improvidence and refusal to confront reality. Our ‘entertainment’ is sadistic, In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the sun never set on the British nihilistic and as enduring as a candy bar wrapper thrown in the trash. Our empire; now Albion exists in a perpetual twilight. Its 95-year-old Sovermusic is noise that spans the spectrum from annoying to repulsive. eign is a fitting symbol for a nation in terminal decline. Patriotism is called insurrection, treason celebrated, and perversion In the 1980s, Japan seemed poised to buy the world. Today, its birth rate sanctified. A person in blue gets less respect than a man in a dress. We’re is so low and its population aging so rapidly that an industry has sprung up asking soldiers to fight for a nation our leaders no longer believe in. to remove the remains of elderly Japanese who die alone. How meekly most of us submitted to Fauci-ism (the regime of face I was born in 1942, almost at the midpoint of the 20th century, the masks, lockdowns and hand sanitizers) shows the impending death of the American century. America’s prestige and influence were never greater. American spirit. Thanks to the ‘Greatest Generation,’ we won a World War fought throughHow do nations slip from greatness to obscurity? l Fighting endless wars they can’t or won’t win l Accumulating masout most of Europe, Asia and the Pacific. We reduced Germany to rubble sive debt far beyond their ability to repay l Refusing to guard their borand put the rising sun to bed. It set the stage for almost half a century of ders, allowing the nation to be inundated by an alien horde l Surrendering unprecedented prosperity. control of their cities to mob rule l Allowing indoctrination of the young l We stopped the spread of communism in Europe and Asia, and fought Moving from a republican form of government to an oligarchy l Losing international terrorism. We rebuilt our enemies and lavished foreign aid on national identity l Indulging indolence much of the world. We built skyscrapl Abandoning faith and family, the ers and sent rockets to the moon. We bulwarks of social order. conquered Polio and now COVID. We In America, every one of these explored the mysteries of the Universe symptoms is pronounced, indicating and the wonders of DNA…the bluean advanced stage of the disease. print of life. Even if the cause seems hopeless, But where is the glory that once was do we not have an obligation to those Rome? America has moved from a relwho sacrificed so much to give us atively free economy to socialism, what we had? I’m surrounded by which has worked so well nowhere in ghosts urging me on: the Union solthe world. diers who held Cemetery Ridge at We’ve gone from a republican govGettysburg, the battered bastards of ernment guided by a constitution to a Bastogne, those who served in the regime of revolving elites. We have less cold hell of Korea, the guys who went freedom with each passing year. Like a to the jungles of Southeast Asia and signpost to the coming reign of terror, came home to be reviled or neglected. the cancel culture is everywhere. We’ve This is the nation that took in my traded the American Revolution for the immigrant grandparents, whose uniCultural Revolution. form my father and most of my uncles The pathetic creature in the White wore in the Second World War. I don’t House is an empty vessel filled by his want to imagine a world without handlers. At the G-7 Summit, his wife, America, even though it becomes ‘Dr. Jill,’ had to lead him like a child. increasingly likely. In 1961, when we were young and During Britain’s darkest hour, when vigorous, our leader was too. Now a its army was trapped at Dunkirk and a feeble nation is technically led by the German invasion seemed imminent, oldest man to ever serve in the presiChurchill reminded his countrymen: dency. ‘Nations that go down fighting rise We can’t defend our borders, our again, and those that surrender tamely history (including monuments to past are finished.’ greatness) or our streets. Our cities The same might be said of causes. If have become anarchist playgrounds. Anyone who knows Virginia logger Tim Bowling knows that he is constantly in a we let America slip through our finWe are a nation of dependents, mendibuying or trading state of mind, and that he often deals in long distance fashgers, if we lose without a fight, what cants, and misplaced charity. Homeion. The sprawling machine/truck/trailer boneyard near his home in Ridgeway will posterity say of us? less veterans camp in the streets while is a key indicator. But he likely got more than he bargained for last August when his trucking entity, based in NC, took delivery of this 2022 Mack Pinnacle 64T While the prognosis is far from illegal aliens are put up in hotels. Day Cab. The Mack factory in Pennsylvania teamed up with dealer Gulf Coast good, only God knows if America’s The President can’t even quote the Mack to add the special surprise. To be clear, Bowling never has supported the day in the sun is over.” beginning of the Declaration of Inde“driver” but did appreciate the humor. (Author unknown.) pendence (‘You know, the Thing’) cor-

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FROM THE BACKWOODS PEW

The Look Out Whenever I see a stand of flooded timber, I am reminded of the many summer vacations I spent at my grandparents in Arkansas. My dad and I would Antill fish any place we could find water. One of our favorite spots was a relatively small lake, which used to be a stand of timber. Having never seen it prior to its flooding, I can’t say whether beavers had any say in its creation. But the former trees must have been impressive. The trees, not liking water, had succumbed to the inevitable, and were nothing more than tall wooden skeletons, dropping branches and falling at random. In this clutter of debris, amongst the accumulated submerged brush, was a fishing paradise. There were a few things one had to be mindful of when fishing this lake; call them rules to live by perhaps. Number one: don’t run your boat on a stump or across a submerged log. The rider at the front of the boat had to be on constant lookout, to call out where the debris was located, debris that would tear a motor apart or rip a hole in the boat. That lookout was me. When I failed,

a “paddling” would be the result. Yes, as the motor with a sheared prop would no longer push the boat, my dad would reach for the paddle and hand it to me. As he prepared to fish, I began to paddle the boat. A second truth, repeatedly verified by experience, was that monofilament fishing line, in the hands of an eager young fisherman, must land in the water to qualify as fishing. Experience showed a tendency for that line to cling to the trees. As a forester, I now understand why so many of my casts wound up in the trees; obviously, there was a natural attraction between me and trees. My shipmate saw it differently. Soon we would be out in that limited amount of open water along the dam where the relationship between me and the trees could be severed, and the line could actually make it to the water. A final truth learned from that lake was that old standard BB guns do not kill cottonmouth moccasins, but rather they make them mad! One morning after a well-placed shot, the moccasin commenced to do a series of acrobatic twirls in the water, only to disappear under the water. My elation that the villain had been slayed was short lived, however. The snake came back to the surface of the water and charged the boat; he was cocked and ready to fight. Sometimes life is a lot like that lake: once a promising stand of tim-

ber on dry ground, and then comes change. Like the landowner who decides to accept fate by allowing his forest to turn into a lake, we find ourselves in the same location; but the debris and skeletons of the past are still present. Our new environment has promise, much potential, but certain rules need to be followed, or the collisions with the past will cause damage. Be alert, watch the path for obstructions. Remove from me the way of lying, and grant me Your law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth; your judgments I have laid before me. I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! I will run the course of Your commandments, for You shall enlarge my heart. Psalms 119:29-32 When we keep our eyes on Christ and on his Word, our path through the debris can be safe, even when that past is both a memory and an integral part of our new environment. Notice that the psalmist begins with sorrow, as do we when our life is turned upside down. These sorrows may be in the form of a family shattered by divorce, an unexpected illness, or sudden loss of employment. Or maybe it is a new Christian, constantly being pulled-at to return to their former life away from God, or the addict desperately trying to ignore the yearnings from his past. We find ourselves in a new envi-

ronment, yet one with the past still prevalent. The way it used to be haunts us, and so we must navigate through it. It begins with God and his Word. The psalmist asks for obstructions to be removed, dangers to be pointed out, and shame to be avoided. Now in the new environment, how do we enjoy it? How do we keep the line in the water and not snagged and wrapped around the skeletons of the past? The psalmist continues: It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes. The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver. Psalms 119: 71,72 He again points us to the Word, to the source of good. He concludes with the declaration that God’s Word is more valuable than all the gold and silver coins he can imagine. Talk about a sweet spot. As we struggle in our new environment, with the skeletons and debris all around us, it is hard to imagine God can still find a place for us; that God can provide for us. Yet he does, and he calls us to his Word, to learn of him, to grow in our faith. Then there is the snake. Just when you think you have slayed it, just when you think you have applied the final blow, it comes back up out of the water. Striking out towards you, it turns your glee into fear, your rejoicing into anguish. The snake didn’t die; your attempts to kill it were not enough. I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. I cry out to You; save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word. Psalms 119: 145-147 Too many times, we strike in our own strength, and yet we cannot kill the past, we cannot destroy the serpent. But God calls us to his Word, to draw close to him, to allow his love and care to surround us, and to protect us. Our homes and streets are full of folks whose lives have flipped upside down. They drift through the ruins, the reminders of their past. Failing to cling to God, their lives become an entangled mess; and then the snake comes out of the water. Their past has again become their present. God has a better way. It is a way with promise, a way that can turn tragedy into opportunity and confusion into peace; and it SLT starts with his Word. Excerpted from Side Roads, Snares, and Souls Bradley Antill, author. Visit www.onatreeforestry.com

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INDUSTRY NEWS ROUNDUP As We See It: Mr. Smith (The ALC) Goes To Washington By Scott Dane The national voice for loggers, the American Loggers Council has opened an office in Washington, DC, one block from the White House. The iconic movie, “Mr.

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Smith Goes to Washington,” depicts a common-sense, small town, albeit naïve and politically unsavvy Washington outsider going to DC. In a sense perhaps the American Loggers Council can be likened to that Jimmy Stewart character, Mr. Smith, who

quickly discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process but remains steadfast in his values as he stands alone in an inspired fight against corruption and greed, ultimately succeeding in his political quests. It is likewise our intent to prevail. Some may view the American

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Loggers Council, and the people that we represent, as “naïve” to the inner workings of the DC machine, but like Mr. Smith, in my 17 years of state and federal legislative work, I have found one simple formula for political success—forthright honesty. If elected and non-elected officials know that they can trust you and your message, then they are willing to work with you. Furthermore, for the most part loggers are respected within the halls of Congress, both right and left. Loggers represent hard working, “boots on the ground,” “salt of the earth,” “last of a breed” men and women who are admired within the denizens of the Capitol. Additionally, relationships are the basis for both business and politics. American Loggers Council represents the politics of business, particularly at the federal level. To establish and build these relationships you must be “where” this business of politics is conducted—Washington, DC, not Gilbert, Minnesota. “The famous bank robber Willie Sutton was asked, “Why do you rob banks?” He replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” Washington, DC is where the money is (at least you’d think so the way it is thrown around sometimes), but that is not actually why the American Loggers Council is establishing an office in DC. More importantly, Washington, DC is where the laws, policies and decisions are made that affect your business and your “money.” It has been said: “If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu.” American Loggers Council wants to make sure that the timber industry has a seat at the table and is not on the menu; that is why we have opened an office in DC. This American Loggers Council office will be available to use for the members during their visits to DC as an additional benefit of membership (please contact the Council in advance to schedule use of the office and its amenities during your visit in Washington, DC). Some may believe that the timber industry is Mr. Smith, but like him, naïve as it may seem, the American Loggers Council believes that those in Washington, DC still work for us, those who elected them. Therefore, the Council is prepared to be in DC: working to address the challenges and threats to the timber industry, establish relationships and solve problems. After all, the timber industry is a vital economic and environmental partner: l Post-Pandemic Recovery l Rural Job Development l Healthy Forest Management

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Mitigation Sequestration l Renewable Energy & Fuel l Forest Products Production Absent a stable and sustainable timber industry, none of these economic and environmental benefits are achievable. Healthy forests should not be a partisan issue. The American Loggers Council looks forward to working with our elected officials and government agencies in Washington, DC to address the shared objectives and take advantage of the opportunities that the timber industry represents in achieving these benefits. l Carbon

Scott Dane is Executive Director of the American Loggers Council. ALC is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing the interests of timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses across the United States. For more information visit www.amloggers.com.

Joe Allen’s Life Was Well Lived A life celebration service for Robert Joseph (Joe) Allen, 74, was held November 17 at First Baptist Church, Folkston, Ga. He died November 13 at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla., after apparent-

ly suffering a massive stroke at his Folkston residence. A native of Folkston, Allen was admired locally and was well known and highly respect- Joe Allen ed in the broader forestry community. He worked as a forester and operated a logging business before becoming the leader of the Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. (SWPA). Rev. Randy Jacoby, FBC pastor, led the well-attended and uplifting service, recognizing Allen’s deep Christian commitment and dedication as a willing servant. Among other things, Allen served as Deacon Chairman and taught Sunday School at FBC. The pastor, a Florida Gators fan, even dressed in a black suit and red tie in recognition of Allen’s deep fondness for the rival Georgia Bulldogs. Also eulogizing Allen was Donna Nance, his sister; Charles Johns, a close friend and retired local logger and former president of the American Loggers Council (ALC); and Cheryl Russell, another close friend and former leader of the ALC.

Johns also read comments of praise written by current ALC Executive Director Scott Dane, who noted Allen’s influential role in the 1994 formation of the organization when Allen served as leader of the SWPA. In that capacity he served as a strong advocate and voice for the logging industry in Georgia and Florida. In 2008 Allen joined Caterpillar Forest Products as Manager of Cat’s Forest Training Center in Auburn Ala., relocating to nearby Opelika, Ala. He retired from this position in 2015 and returned to Folkston. Earlier, after earning a degree in forestry from the University of Georgia, he worked for Union Camp Corp. and Gilman Paper Co. before founding and operating a forestry/ logging business. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Marion Murray Allen; one sister, one brother, and eight nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Folkston Building Fund, 1320 3rd St., Folkston, GA 31537; Philadelphia Freewill Baptist Church, 2062 Sardis Rd., Folkston, GA 31537; or the Bart Allen Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 9, Hilliard, FL 32046.

Northwest Hardwoods Heading To Texas Major hardwood lumber producer Northwest Hardwoods is relocating its head office from Tacoma, Wash. to Frisco, Texas. CEO Nathan Jeppson states, “This is an important move for our company as we position for longterm growth, and increasingly focus on delivering a world class customer experience.” NWH is the largest United States manufacturer of hardwood lumber with a current annual capacity of 320MMBF. Its North America operations include 19 facilities that produce more than 20 species of domestic hardwoods. Northwest Hardwoods is emerging out of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. NWH reports it has substantially reduced its long-term debt obligations.

Platinum Equity Acquires Oregon Tool Platinum Equity has acquired Oregon Tool, a leading manufacturer of saw chain and guide bars for chain saws, as well as lawn mower blades, agricultural tractor attachments and a

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broad range of other products. “For nearly 75 years Oregon Tool has earned its reputation as a global leader in precision cutting tools through hard work, innovation and a commitment to the highest quality standards,” says Platinum Equity Partner Louis Samson. “We are excited to work with Paul Tonnesen and the company’s management team to invest in a new generation of growth and expansion.” With more than 3,200 team members, Oregon Tool sells thousands of products in more than 110 countries under multiple professional and consumer brands like Oregon, Woods, Carlton and ICS. Earlier this year, the company rebranded from Blount International to Oregon Tool, an

effort that highlights its unique heritage and long history of innovation. Oregon Tool CEO Paul Tonnesen remains CEO and will continue to lead the company. Oregon Tool was founded by Joe Cox in 1947 as the Oregon Saw Chain Corp.

Life Celebration Held For Pat Doyle, 81 A life celebration service was held November 13 in McComb, Miss. for retired logging equipment businessman Pat Doyle, 81, who died in McComb on November 6. A Wisconsin native, Doyle served in the Air Force for four years following completion of high school

and after his honorable discharge enrolled at The University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, where he earned a BS degree in business administration Pat Doyle and economics. He went to work for International Harvester Co., promoting a new skidder that IH had recently introduced. He then worked briefly for Cascade Corp. before joining CanCar Equipment Co., later to become Tree Farmer Equipment, in Atlanta as regional manager and then transferred to McComb to open and manage a new Tree Farmer branch. He returned to Atlanta to serve as

General Manager of Tree Farmer. In 1979 Doyle followed his heart’s desire to own his own business. He returned to McComb and formed DM Equipment Co. with longtime friend Ray Montalvo. After a few years he became D-M’s sole owner and he and his wife Carlyn worked together for 32 years with a staff of loyal employees. In 2010 Doyle sold the business to Puckett Machinery Co. and worked for Puckett in a consulting capacity for four years. He officially retired in 2015 so he could spend more time with his wife—they were married for 52 years—children, grandchildren and friends. He and Carlyn especially enjoyed cruise vacations with their entire family. Doyle was proud to be a longtime member of the McComb community. He was a loyal, active parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, serving on the finance council and as an usher for many years. He was honored to be a longtime member of the board of directors for First Bank, and was a member of the Mississippi Forestry Assn. and Southwest Mississippi Forestry group. He was a 16-year participant of Manresa House of Retreats, a Catholic men’s retreat in Louisiana. Survivors include his widow, two children, five grandchildren and two sisters. Memorial donations: St. Richard Catholic Church Special Kids Program, Attn: Chelsea Vaughn, P.O. Box 16547, Jackson, MS 39236 or St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1105, McComb, MS 39649.

GP Sells OSB Mill To West Fraser Timber An oriented strandboard plant in Allendale, SC will now have its third ownership since starting up in 2006. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is purchasing the facility from Georgia-Pacific for $280 million. The Allendale facility has been idle since late 2019 when GP shut it down citing market conditions. The plant has an estimated annual production capacity of 760MMSF (3/8 in. basis). West Fraser intends to invest $70 million to upgrade and optimize the facility in preparation for a restart in nine months. The mill is expected to employ 135. West Fraser states the mill will be one of the lowest cost mills in the company’s OSB portfolio after the optimization is completed and the mill has ramped up to full production, a process that it says typically takes 18-24 months after restart. In 2005 Ontario-based Grant Forest Products announced it would invest $400 million in building two 28

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OSB mills in South Carolina, one in Allendale and the other in Alcolu in Clarendon County. When the U.S. economy went into a recession Grant sold the two OSB plants to GeorgiaPacific in 2010. In 2019 GP idled the

Allendale OSB facility along with a sawmill in South Carolina. Early this year West Fraser entered the OSB arena when it completed the purchase of Norbord Inc., the world’s largest OSB producer,

for $3.1 billion. Norbord operated 15 OSB mills in the U.S., Europe and Canada. West Fraser was known primarily as a sawmill company, while operating a handful of non-OSB panel facilities.

GP continues to own five OSB plants in North America.

Woodgrain Purchases Independence Lbr Diversified producer Woodgrain has expanded its operations and is planning a big investment with the acquisition of Independence Lumber, which has sawmill locations in Independence, Va. and Elkin, NC. Independence, operating in receivership, was sold to Woodgrain in July by Three Twenty-One Capital Partners. According to Woodgrain officials, the purchase will create new jobs and help retain existing jobs in the two locations while allowing further vertical integration by supplying lumber to a nearby Woodgrain millwork plant in Marion, Va. Based in Fruitland, Id., Woodgrain is a major manufacturer with 10 millworks, door and window manufacturing facilities and seven distribution centers nationwide. The company also operates softwood mills at Emmett, Id., and Pilot Rock and La Grande, Ore., and a particleboard plant at Island City, Ore.

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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY Komatsu Combo

Komatsu offers two new machines, the 931XC-3 8WD harvester and the 855-3 forwarder. Komatsu’s 931XC-3 8WD harvester is exceptionally maneuverable in most types of forests and terrain. With an effective mix of power, torque and fuel economy, the harvester’s system has been

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optimized for low working speeds, including a broad powerband and high torque backup for challenging operations. For excellent handling, the 8WD double Komatsu Comfort Bogie drive system follows the terrain more closely than other 8WD machines with a fixed rear-axle design, greatly reducing rear ground pressure. The automotive-quality cab on the 931XC-3 8WD harvester includes a giant front window, ergonomic seat, automatic climate control, sound-deadening measures, and heated and cooled meal storage, as well as an easy-to-understand machine interface. Help your operator deliver productivity day after day in the 14metric-ton class, Komatsu 855-3 forwarder. Operators can monitor and control everything from engine and crane to the transmission and service ladders with the state-of-the-art MaxiXT system. All operator-specific functions can be fine-tuned to achieve the sensitivity and speed each individual

operator prefers. Komatsu Comfort Bogie axles with a high portal offset and Vshaped frames provide high ground clearance. Visit komatsu.com.

New F-Bs, Harvesters

Tigercat releases the 822E series of feller-bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades. The 822E is the most compact track feller-buncher and harvester platform in the Tigercat track carrier lineup. The powerful machine is versatile for challenging thinning and final felling applications. Strong lift capacity,

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tight-tuck ER boom geometry, and compact tail-swing make the 822E the perfect choice for selective felling where minimal site impact is important. The harvester configuration is available with a fixed or leveling undercarriage. High horsepower and harvester head optimized hydraulics provides responsive control, quick feed speed and powerful delimbing capability for high performance and productivity. The 822E series carriers can be equipped with the Tigercat FPT N67 Non-certified, Tier 4f or Stage V engine, producing 282 HP. A redesigned engine enclosure provides improved roof access for clearing debris. A boom slider also reduces debris build-up in hard-toreach areas. The clamshell style enclosure and drop-down side platform allow easy access to all sides of the engine, valves and daily service points. A hot shutdown feature has been added. This allows the turbo to sufficiently cool before stopping the engine for improved turbo life. Visit tigercat.com.

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Spotlight On: Chippers, Grinders—Southern Loggin’ Times invited manufacturers of chippers, grinders and related components to submit material for this section. The submissions of those who participated are presented below, edited only for style. Page 28 COVID-19 FAQ—CDC and OSHA release facts and guidelines about COVID-19 vaccines. Page 32

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JANUARY

2021 Editorial Index FEBRUARY

Southern Stumpin’: Something New—a look at the first Forestry 40 logging show in Alabama. Page 6

Southern Stumpin’: Cooperation— a look at a bridge project in Virginia. Page 6

Well Rounded—Charles Carden had his crew clearing an industrial development site in Atlanta in November. Orchard Hill, Ga. Page 8

Carrying On—After suffering family tragedies, Chris Cates keeps up his father’s legacy. Bremen, Ala. Page 8

Work Ethic—Robert Kirby has been logging and sawmilling for close to five decades. Doniphan, Mo. Page 16 Corona Vaccines—What will you do? Page 22

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MARCH Southern Stumpin’: Optimistic Outlook—a look at Equipment Linc’s demo in Alabama. Page 6

Wise Man—Pastor Dennis Wiseman juggles running two crews with his responsibilities as a minister of God. Niota, Tenn. Page 8 Blood Line—Three generations of Carters tackle tough swamp terrain together. Florence, SC Page 14 Rain Or Shine—Wet and low ground loggers know how to harvest wood in the Southeast’s hardwood bottoms. Page 22 Pulpwood Markets Adapt To Product, Demand Changes. Page 24

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Southern Stumpin’: Wright Hand Man—a look at Wright brothers’ foreman Brandon Widener. Page 6 Deep Roots—Three generations of the McGuire Logging family share the woods today. Lamar, Ark. Page 8 Firm Foundation—Sugg Logging navigates the Carolina coast in search of the next, best stand of timber. Ellerbe, NC Page 16 Risky Business—Risk management for trucking can reduce costs, boost safety and improve efficiency. Page 24 Double Whammy—in 2020, the American timber industry was crippled by trade war and COVID-19. Page 30

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In Bad Faith—A look at the dirty world of staged trucking accidents, and how to protect your fleet. Page 36

what they have to offer. Here are all submissions we received, edited only for style consistency and space constraints. Page 24

Family Heirlooms—Brothers Mack and Rickey follow their calling in the timber-rich Peach state. Waycross, Ga. Page 12

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Passing the Torch—a Q&A with former American Loggers Council Executive Director Danny Dructor and his successor Scott Dane. Page 26

Power Up—Father-son duo Bill and Tripp Harrison find success in chipping. Williston, Fla. Page 16

Southern Stumpin’: Here Comes The Sun…?—a look at improving conditions and the Richmond Expo. Page 6 Getting It Right—Army Ranger/Special Forces turned timber buyer turned logger, Russell Scott runs three crews. Marianna, Fla. Page 8

AUGUST Family Values—Michael Hutchins was FRA’s Southcentral Region Logger of 2020. Livingston, Ala. Page 8

SEPTEMBER Southern Stumpin’: Ralph Metcalf: Industry Icon. Page 6 Ch-Ch-Changes—Father-son duo Lee and Jeremy Chapman expand

their operations to reach new markets. Brunswick, Ga. Page 12 Family Unit—Lovorn cousins Kelley and Greg oversee multigenerational family business. Slate Springs, Miss. Page 20 Big Show—John Deere cutter simulator was among the attractions at Mississippi’s Ag/Outdoor Expo. Jackson, Miss. Page 34 Mid-South Returns—The Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show is back in Starkville this month, full steam ahead. Starkville, Miss. Page 36

Rising Above—Logger Dustin Durham may be young, but he prefers methods from the old school. Pickens, SC Page 16 Big Foot Print—Thinking outside the box helps Schwab brothers Chad and Richard manage M.A. Rigoni. Perry, Fla. Page 20 Easy Streets—How much would interstate access for log trucks help? Page 32 Teamwork—A South-wide perspective of the region’s forest products industry. Page 34

JUNE Southern Stumpin’: When First Is Worst—a look at logging as the most dangerous profession. Page 6 Rising Above—Samantha Bull determined to keep her husband’s logging business going after his death. Fouke, Ark. Page 8 Hammer Down—Brandon Brock counters 2020 market volatility with diversity and plans expansion. Mayking, Ky. Page 14 On With The Show—After multiple Covid-19 delays in 2020, Expo Richmond makes a strong comeback. Richmond, Va. Page 20 Making The Grade—Researchers seek industry standards for Appalachian hardwood log grading. Page 24

JULY Southern Stumpin’: Highs And Lows—a look at lumber prices. Page 6 Brotherhood—Chris Daniels and his brothers keep their family tradition going. Beverly, W.Va. Page 8 Lone Wolf—One of a kind Donnie Reaves does things his own way. Coleman Falls, Va. Page 18 Spotlight On: Felling, Processing, etc.—SLT invited manufacturers of feller-bunchers and harvesters, saw heads, processors and related components, to submit material regarding Southern Loggin’ Times

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OCTOBER Southern Stumpin’: Best In Show—a look at noteworthy happenings at the Starkville show. Page 6 Triple Play—At GMD Logging/Dennis Trucking, Dennis boys Paul, Mark and Mason are three of a kind. Albamarle, NC Page 8 Family Function—Usher Land & Timber has an activist spirit for cattle and forestry in the Sunshine State. Chiefland, Fla. Page 14

Logger Survey—Timber Harvesting’s 2021 survey results: labor, insurance, pandemic recovery and red-hot markets. Page 20 Back On Track—After Covid delays in 2020, Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show returned to Starkville, Miss. in September. Page 24

NOVEMBER Southern Stumpin’: 1 Month, 2 ALC Meetings—a look at the Alabama Loggers Council meeting with

American Loggers Council’s Scott Dane. Page 6 The Right Stuff—Mark Mims lives by a simple creed: The Lord first, family second, work third. Edgefield, SC Page 8 More Dirt—South Carolina logger witnesses urban development in surrounding area firsthand. Campobello, SC Page 12 “We Have Arrived”—American Loggers Council marks generational changes at its 27th annual meeting. Coeur D’Alene, Id. Page 18

Scotch Steps Up—Following a fire, Scotch Plywood is rebuilding its veneer mill and maintaining relationships. Waynesboro, Miss. Page 24 Spotlight On: Transportation—SLT invited manufacturers of forestry transportation products/services to submit information about their offerings. Page 30

DECEMBER Southern Stumpin’: Odds And Ends—a look back at memorable quotes from SLT’s pages throughout 2021. Page 6 Middle Ground—Louisiana’s Bradley McDowell stays the course while using innovative machinery. Jena, La. Page 8 Bright Horizons—Upbeat and optimistic, logger Anthony Stuart offers his forecast: clear skies ahead. Carson, Miss. Page 12 Southern CTL—Ponsse and Southern dealers Knight Equipment and Equipment Linc hosted a live cut-tolength demo. Havana, Fla. Page 18 Tire Care Makes Big Difference— Maintaining specs is key to durability, lower costs. Page 20

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Forest Crew Worker Electrocuted While Trying To Cut Tree Fallen On High-Voltage Power Line BACKGROUND: On a dry and overcast fall day in the Pacific Northwest, a prison inmate work crew was employed by a state agency to conduct forest thinning on a plot of state-owned land. A worker on the crew was electrocuted while using a chain saw to cut into a tree that had fallen onto a 115,000-volt power transmission line. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The 22-year-old victim had been working with the crew for approximately three weeks before the incident. He had previously worked on a similar crew in another part of the state and was generally considered the most experienced worker in the group. The victim was wearing full personal protective equipment at the time of the incident, including work boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and safety chaps. UNSAFE CONDITIONS: At around 10:00 a.m., the forest crew supervisor conducted the on-site morning meeting. He discussed details of the work area and assignments and some site-specific safety information, but no mention was made of the power transmission lines running through the work unit

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or the risks and hazards associated with falling trees around overhead power lines. Following the meeting, the crew moved out in a line along the boundary of the site with their chain saws to begin work. ACCIDENT: Around 11:00 a.m., the supervisor made a count of the crew and observed the victim and his partner thinning appropriate trees. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the victim’s work partner, who had been cutting up the trees that the victim felled, turned, and saw that a large tree had fallen onto the nearest power line. The victim was using his chainsaw to cut the tree while it was still leaning on the line. The work partner saw that the victim was shaking, and his feet appeared to be smoking, and ran to get help. Around the same time, the supervisor was informed by another crew member that a tree had been felled onto the power line. He looked and saw an electrical arc from the power line to the tree and what appeared to be a worker shaking the tree. The supervisor shouted for the worker to get away from the tree. He reported hearing a loud noise and seeing flames travel down the tree to the ground and the tree

falling from the power line. As the supervisor went to his truck to notify dispatch of the incident, other workers hurried to the victim and found him burning, lying under the scorched tree, with severe burn injuries covering much of his body. Investigators later found that the tree the victim felled was larger than the maximum size that the crew was allowed to cut, and it was outside of the work boundary. The direction of the face cut the victim had placed in the trunk led the tree to fall in a straight line toward the power lines, and no hinge wood had been left during cutting to guide the tree’s fall. The victim had attempted to cut the tree from the power line with his chain saw. He made one undercut successfully near the base of the tree, but when that did not release the tree from the line, he attempted another cut further up the trunk and was electrocuted. INJURY: Workers pulled the victim out from under the tree and put out the flames on his body with their drinking water. One worker attempted CPR, but it was apparent that the victim was deceased. When first responders arrived, they indicated that the vic-

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tim had died from electrocution, and due to the extent of the injuries, no lifesaving measures would have been effective. Fortunately, workers involved with the attempted rescue were not subjected to electrical shock. By the time the victim’s coworkers reached him, electricity was no longer flowing from the line to the ground at the site. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS: l Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive written safety program tailored to the job and include safety information about all tasks employees will perform. l Ensure that all forestry crew workers who will fall trees as part of their job, including temporary or seasonal workers, have successfully passed comprehensive job safety training before beginning work. l Safety training for forest crew workers should specifically provide information about understanding, identifying, and avoiding high voltage hazards during falling operations, including maintaining a minimum clearance distance, based on voltage, between power lines and any part of a tree as it is being felled. l Perform a thorough job hazard analysis before work begins at each new worksite. l Avoid any contact with the tree or any downed power lines. Immediately clear the area and remain at a safe distance. Call the utility company that owns the lines to inform them of the incident. l Ensure that any worker who will be engaged in tree falling is thoroughly trained in directional cutting techniques. Supplied by Forest Resources Assn.

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25-27—South Carolina Timber Producers Assn. annual meeting, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Myrtle Beach, SC. Call 800-371-2240; visit scloggers.com.

20-21—Expo Richmond 2022, Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, Va. Call 804-737-5625; visit exporichmond.com.

March 2022 3-6—Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers annual meeting, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Fla. Call 336-885-8315; visit appalachianhardwood.org. 11-13—Carolina Loggers Assn. annual meeting, Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC. Call 828-4218444; visit ncloggers.com. 16-18—2022 SLMA & SFPA Spring Meeting & Expo, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, La. Call 504-4434464; visit slma.org. 29-30—Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo, Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. Call 334-834-1170; visit bioenergyshow.com. 29-31—Kentucky Forest Industries Assn. annual meeting, Embassy Suites, Lexington, Ky. Call 502-695-3979; visit kfia.org.

April 2022 29-30—Mid-Atlantic Logging-Biomass-Landworks Expo, near Laurinburg, NC. Call 919-271-9050; visit loggingexpo.com.

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July 2022 25-27—Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Summer Conference, The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, Va. Call 336-885-8315; visit appalachianhardwood.org.

August 2022 11-14—Virginia Loggers Assn. annual meeting, Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Va. Call 804-677-4290; visit valoggers.org. 23-26—IWF 2022, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Call 404-693-8333; visit iwfatlanta.com. Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.

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