Big Crowds Attend Annual Oregon Logging Conference

The 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference drew big crowds in Eugene, focusing on timber industry sustainability and education. Keynote address by Timberlab president, certifications, exhibits, and competitions highlighted the event. Plans already underway for the 88th conference in 2026.

Tue March 04, 2025 - West Edition #5
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The 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC), which highlighted the role of the timber industry and its sustainability with the theme "Timber Builds Dreams," took place from Feb. 20-22, 2025, at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore.

Chris Evans, president of Portland-based Timberlab, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the significance of timber in modern construction.

Education remained a focus, with a packed schedule of seminars and workshops. Attendees had the opportunity to earn certifications, including forest practices, fire school certification and a first aid/CPR certification.

The event showcased hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors, featuring the latest in logging, construction and trucking equipment.

Additionally, the Future Forestry Workers Career Day attracted high school students, offering hands-on experiences and insights into forestry careers. Chainsaw carving demonstrations and the "Desserts for Dreams" luncheon fundraiser further enriched the conference experience. The log loading competition remained a crowd favorite.

The OLC continued to serve as a premier platform for forestry industry professionals to network, learn and celebrate advancements in the field.

The 2025 show was the largest and most attended show to date. Outside exhibits were the largest ever as well, while the indoor exhibits remained constant. There were requests to move outdoors, as the older buildings at the fairgrounds can't accommodate large equipment through the doorways.

According to Rikki Wellman, conference manager, future planned building updates will allow for more indoor exhibits.

This year's event marked Wellman's 53rd conference and her 52nd year with OLC.

Although the forestry industry hasn't changed all that much in her time with OLC, she said the biggest changes she has seen are about "consolidation, seen mainly with landowners being bought by large companies, the closing of mills, as well as equipment manufacturer and dealer consolidations."

Planning has begun for the 88th OLC, which is slated for Feb. 19-22, 2026.

For details, visit oregonlogging-conference.com. CEG

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As a dealer of Volvo and Ponsse, PacWest Machinery brought its expertise in logging equipment and discussed the latest innovations and solutions for the industry. (L-R) are Steve Baker, Josh Van Gelder, Scott Kellogg, Jan Kauhanen, Samuel Vidgren, Jouni Viitkka, Tim Gafner, Cameron Preston, Garrin Raleigh, Charlie Walsh, Jolene Logue and Austin Gatchet. (CEG photo)

Peterson Cat, always a busy booth at the show, tended to customer questions and held numerous events throughout the three-day show. (CEG photo)

The SENNEBOGEN team connected with loggers and showed the advantages of its cutting-edge equipment in the logging industry. (L-R) are Stephen Davidson, Kyle Barton, Kylee Callaham and Hailey Jordan. (CEG photo)

Wilson Equipment showcased the DEVELON DA30 articulated dump truck, perfect for transporting heavy logs and forestry materials. (L-R) are Larry McMurren, Mike Varnell and Brandon Weaver. (CEG photo)

Powerscreen of Washington and the Yates Roadbuilding team displayed the 1300 MAXTRAK cone crusher that was bought at the Oregon Logging Conference in 2024. (L-R) are Chris Renard of Yates Roadbuilders; Dan Bianchin of Powerscreen of Washington; and Wyatt Yates and Ryan Ferren, both of Yates Roadbuilders. (CEG photo)

Modern Machinery’s team was on hand to discuss the Komatsu D71EX dozer. (L-R) are Breaymen Oster, Anthony Wusstig, Andy Menne and Quinten Daily. (CEG photo)

Columbia Western, a dealer of KATO, discussed the precision and maneuverability that KATO can provide to loggers. Pictured are Scott Cunningham (L), operations manager of Columbia Western, and Charles Baldwin, national sales representative of KATO. (CEG photo)

Heavy hauling experts Peters & Keatts Equipment Inc. displayed a variety of trailers to handle equipment needs. (L-R) are Austin Medlock, Mike Peterson, Dan Damon and Larry Keatts. (CEG photo)

Triad Machinery, a dealer of Link-Belt and TigerCat, had a busy and exciting three days connecting with customers about the latest equipment solutions for the logging industry. (CEG photo)

Sonsray Machinery displayed a lineup of powerful equipment from Case, a Fyrebx attachment designed for skid steers and the newest addition to its lineup – Hitachi excavators. Shown here are Kyle Caldwell (L) and Jeremy Benz of Sonsray Machinery. (CEG photo)

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