The Associated Press - Tue April 03, 2018
Illinois Forestry Groups Test Information-Sharing App
Southern Illinois conservation partners are testing a new information-sharing system using their smartphones. The state Department of Natural Resources and the Nature Conservancy are two of several forestry groups testing the database and cloud-based mapping system to track invasive species, prescribed fires and forest management data, The Southern Illinoisan reported....
Barko - Mon April 02, 2018
Barko Strong-Arm Grapples Optimize Barko Loader Performance
Barko's new strong-arm grapples provide a highly productive solution for log handling and delimbing applications. Designed to optimize the performance of Barko B-Series loaders — including all trailer/truck mount, tracked, rough terrain carrier and stationary loader models — the grapples deliver enhanced rotator torque, clamping force and arm speed....
Tue March 13, 2018
White River Mill Yard Matches New Production Capability With Sennebogen 830 M-T Log Loader
The re-opening of the sawmill in White River, Ontario, was one of the lumber industries rare "good news" stories of 2013. Shuttered six years earlier, the town's population had dwindled to nearly half its size from the 1990s....
Tue March 13, 2018
Oregon Logging Conference Celebrates 80th Anniversary
State-of-the-art logging equipment; a successful high school forestry career day; informational seminars and workshops; and social networking opportunities were just a few of the highlights at the recently concluded 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference....
Vermeer - Thu March 01, 2018
Vermeer Announces New Full Track Option for CT718 Compost Turner
The Vermeer CT718 compost turner can now be equipped with full-length steel tracks, an option best suited for rough and muddy ground conditions. The new full track option is one of four drive systems available for the CT718 compost turner that also include two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and two-wheel plus two short tracks drive system....
Wed February 21, 2018
Sennebogen Removes Wood-Handling Bottleneck for Harry Freeman and Son
"The decision for our second Sennebogen was a lot simpler than the first," Steven Freeman said, recalling the trials and deliberations that led his family to purchase a Sennebogen 830 M‑T log-handler four years ago....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 21, 2018
World's Tallest Timber Skyscraper Coming to Tokyo
The world's tallest wooden skyscraper is coming to Japan. Japan-based Sumitomo Forestry will create the structure, named W350, with 90 percent wood and 10 percent steel, the South China Morning Post reported....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 21, 2018
Proposed Bill Could Mean Good News for Logging Industry
Good news for logging and trucking businesses that hire U.S. residents—Maine lawmakers might soon offer tax credits to these companies, Woodworking Network reported. Senate Leader Troy Jackson is sponsoring a concept bill, set to be voted on Feb....
Tue February 13, 2018
80th Oregon Logging Conference to Take Place in Eugene
“80 Years – Evergreen and Growing” is the theme for the 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Rick Kriege, 2018 OLC president, invites the public to attend the three-day event. The indoor/outdoor equipment show takes place Feb....
Mon February 05, 2018
Morbark Names Gold Tier Dealers
Morbark LLC has recognized eight of its top equipment dealers — four in tree care and four in industrial products — with gold tier status for 2018, based on their performance during the previous year....
