Timber Management a Long History in Utah Harvests, Thins & Logjams
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Oregon Logging Conference Presents The Logging, Construction, Trucking & Heavy Equipment Expo Timber Management Three Rivers Logging A Long History in Utah Harvests, Thins Blazzard Lumber Co. & Logjams Harkness Contracting Inc. President’s Welcome The 77th annual Oregon Logging conference depends on these fine folks and it Conference begins Wednesday, February 18, is their continued presence at the equipment 2015. As this year’s OLC President, I extend show that provides you the opportunity to this invitation to you to be a part of this ex- see the most modern machinery in the in- citing event. This year’s conference kicks off dustry and talk directly with their represen- on Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. with a hosted Meet and tatives. Please spend time with the exhibitors Greet sponsored by Wilcox and Flegel at the and thank them for attending. Eugene Hilton, immediately followed by the Join me Thursday morning, Feb. 19, Oregon Women in Timber (OWIT) Dinner for the loggers’ breakfast, sponsored by and Live Annual Auction. Come out and Peterson Cat (authorized Caterpillar dealer). support this fun and worthy event. Breakfast will be followed by our key- Cutting Edge Jobs Grow on Trees is the note speaker, Oregon State Senator Betsy theme of this year’s OLC. This theme re- Johnson from District 16—known to all as flects how today’s modern technology in simply Betsy. She has worked tirelessly for logging equipment is helping our industry our industry to keep Oregonians employed, to grow with more productive and operator and she will provide an interesting and col- friendly logging machines. This cutting edge orful message. technology opens the door for young adults David Nygaard Following the morning session, there to find careers in our industry. The OLC will be time to view equipment and exhibi- Board of Directors and staff have done an are holding a raffle for a $1,000 Visa gift card. tor displays and see old friends. A hands- outstanding job putting together a program Tickets are selling for $100 and will benefit on seminar called Log Rollout – Poles will that I think all will find educational and fun. the OLC Foundation, Scholarship Fund, and be presented late Thursday morning and I would like to thank the OLC Board, past OWIT’s Talk About Trees forest education repeated Friday morning. At noon on presidents, and staff for their support, hard program. Along with your ticket, you will Thursday Lars Larson will be on site with a work, and leadership that make the OLC the receive a collector’s Partners in Education live remote from noon until 6 p.m. Stop by premier equipment show in the west. lapel pin. The winning ticket will be drawn the Main Exhibit Hall and say “hi” to Lars. This year, as always, we will have a tra- at the OLC 77th celebration Hors d’oeuvre The afternoon will feature a panel of speak- ditional full equipment show with the Cocktail Party on Friday, February 20. Only ers addressing the theme Better Ideas/New newest technology in logging, construction, 300 of these tickets and pins will be sold, Technology. Topics include Cable Assist, GPS trucking, heavy equipment, and biomass and the winner does not need to be present with Yarder Crews, Cameras with GPS for processing. You will have an opportunity to to win. Contact OWIT’s Diann Washburn Cable Grapple Logging, Top 5 Causes of Fires visit with equipment dealers and manufac- at [email protected] or fax (503) in Forestry Equipment, and New Innovation turers to learn about the latest technology 831-1596 to order your pin and raffle entry. for Track Machine Transport and Commercial in equipment and attend valuable panels The OLC Foundation, which is a 501(c) Electronic Weight-mile tax service.. and seminar sessions where you can earn (3) has awarded numerous scholarships to Finish the day with the ever-famous up to nine Professional Logger Credits. worthy students within forestry-related Sawdust Bowl! This fun social event will All of this will be held at one location, the education and is accepting charitable dona- be held in the Performance Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds and Convention tions to continue this worthwhile program. Fairgrounds both Thursday and Friday eve- Center in Eugene, Ore. Contact the OLC for more information. nings at 5 p.m. OWIT and the OLC Foundation are I want to especially thank all the people Friday morning you’ll have the opportu- again joining forces to raise funds to support who represent the equipment manufacturers, nity to enjoy another hearty breakfast spon- forestry education for future generations. We dealers, and exhibitors. The success of the sored by Pape’ Group, followed by a variety of seminars, panels, and active hands-on ses- sions. Both Oregon and Washington Forest Practices Seminars and Business Seminars will discuss informative topics such as: Market Update on Domestic and Export Log/ Lumber Markets; Insurance for Logging and Logger Safety Initiative; and How to Finance New Equipment. Friday will continue with exhibitor hands-on seminars that will include: Log Rollout – Poles; Chain Saw Sharpening and Safety; and Fire Equipment and Requirements. The Forest Residuals seminar will have speakers discussing the following topics: Cleanup of Log Yard Waste; Siting of Processing Facilities for Wood-To-Biojet Conversion in Oregon; and Status and Update on Turning Circle Reader Service Card 103 6 TimberWest | January/February 2015 | www.forestnet.com Forest Residuals into Energy. Please consult providing the needed education, collabora- The OLC provides the showcase for your program guide for times and locations tion, and networking. You will always be ap- you to learn more about the industry in the on page 43 and 46. preciated by this organization. seminars and interface with the equipment The popular and exciting 6th OLC Log In the forest industry, we continue to face people and get a close-up look or even sit in Loader Competition sponsored by Triad a work force shortage every day. If college is the cab of one of today’s advanced forestry Machinery and Link-Belt will be held not for you, why not consider a career in the machines to see if it feels right for you! Fridayand Saturday near the Wheeler Pavilion forest industry? Our industry needs young Thank you, and I look forward to seeing in the outside display area. Come support your people who are interested in learning first- you at the conference. local operators and enjoy the friendly compe- hand by working in the trenches and learn- tition. If you want to compete, see registration ing by hands-on experience. In the cab of a David Nygaard details. Make sure to sign up early as spots are computer controlled forest machine or out in President, 2015 Oregon Logging Conference TW limited. See if your operator is the “Best in the woods, it’s a great office! the West.” Visit the website to download the form www.oregonloggingconference.com or call the OLC office at (541) 686-9191. Friday afternoon, OLC First Lady Judy Nygaard and the wives of the directors will be hosting the 12th Annual Desserts for Dreams ladies’ fundraising event, at the Eugene Hilton. This event starts at 12:30 p.m. with a light lunch, topped off with spectacular desserts donated by bakeries and restaurants around Eugene. All proceeds will benefit Play Smart Youth Heart Screening Program. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to this extremely important program. We had so much fun last year that we will again be putting on the popular Hors d’oeuvre Cocktail Party Friday evening from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Eugene Hilton. The party will begin with beer and wine tasting from 7 to 8 p.m. with hearty hors d’oeuvres from 7:30 to 9 p.m. At 7:30, dancing will start with live music by Bump in the Road. Come join us for this fun evening. Don’t forget, the raffle drawing for the OWIT and OLC Foundation $1,000 Visa gift card will take place at the party. Tickets for Desserts for Dreams and the Cocktail Party can be purchased with your registration. The Oregon Logging Conference will open its doors to the public on Saturday with family fun and educational displays. The OLC continues to support and fa- cilitate the High School Forestry Skills Competition, sponsored by Nygaard Logging and Warrenton Fiber Co. Come support these energized individuals and see what our younger generation has to offer. All the equipment and exhibitor displays will remain open until 2 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to communicate and interact with the public. It should be easy to show off an industry that we are proud of. Make plans now to attend the 2015 Oregon Logging Conference – Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (800) 595-9191 or (541) 686-9191 or visit our website, www. oregonloggingconference.com. Thank you, event sponsors. Your sup- port helps to move this conference forward, Circle Reader Service Card 104 www.forestnet.com | January/February 2015 | TimberWest 7 THANK YOU! TO THE 2015 SPONSORS Silver Level G O L D L E V E Bronze Level L Friends of OLC Bryant Logging Inc Farwest Tire Coos Bay DSU Oregon 3 D Art Michelin Tire Green Tie Hosting Swanson Bros. Lumber Co. TEC Equipment Pelican Pub & Brewery Travel Lane County Superior Tire Service Steehead Brewing Turn-Key RV Rentals Gold Coast Truck Repair Hop Valley Brewing Wartenbee Trucking Brattain International Coburg Pizza Company Circle Reader Service Card 105 8 TimberWest | January/February 2015 | www.forestnet.com © 2015 Husqvarna AB.