November 2016 8 Chilton Logging, Inc. Woodland, Washington TPM Member Since April 2015 Chilton Logging, Inc. is a family owned business located in Woodland, Washington, offering a wide range of services pertaining to the logging industry. Chilton Logging is owned and operated by Craig and Robin Chilton. Craig has 35 years’ experience working in the logging business. He is the fourth generation in a family that has made its living in the timber industry. Two of Craig’s great grandfathers began their logging careers utilizing the earliest in logging technology . a team of horses and a steam donkey. Today they are also privileged to have their son Josh work along with them. Craig’s great grandfathers began their logging careers using a team of horses and a steam donkey. Craig Chilton is an Accredited Logging Professional. The Chilton Logging company is currently a certifi ed member of the Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI). They are also an approved participant in the Washington State Department of Labor’s Logger Safety Initiative (LSI) program. The Company is also an Accredited Member of Washington Contract Loggers Association and the Washington Farm Forestry Association. Chilton Logging has certifi ed foresters on staff who can addresses the needs of the small land owner as well as larger tracts of timber lands. They are able to assist the Preparing a spar tree for high-lead logging. land owners through all stages of forest management including the log harvesting process, from permitting to replanting, and future timber management plans. Land owners are aided in managing their timber stands to reach their full potential and to receive the maximum value for their investment at the time of harvest. Chilton’s foresters can help determine the feasibility for pre-commercial thinning, as well as identify and protect the Resource Management Zones (RMZs) that are located around streams and wetlands. It also assists in post-harvest reforestation. Today, Chilton Logging can address all harvesting needs. It has a wide range of equipment that can undertake any type of terrain and size or species of tree. The company Craig and Robin Chilton and family. takes full advantage of the latest technology in logging Timber Products Manufacturers Association November 2016 9 Featured Member continued from page 8 machinery, updating its equipment regularly. They will be adding a steep slope cutting machine to their inventory in early 2017. Chilton Logging currently has approximately eighty highly skilled employees and offers an exceptional level of service. In order to entice qualifi ed personnel, Chilton Logging offers a competitive benefi ts package for all employees. Parade log load ready to go. Due to the hazardous conditions that can occur on logging sites, safety is of the utmost priority for its employees. Along with their dedication to safety, the company also maintains its commitment to excellence in the quality of its work. They are continually researching innovative ways to make the work place a safe environment. Chilton Logging in conjunction with Work Right NW was recently awarded a Grant from Washington State to study the effects of long term repetitive movement on laborers. Chilton Logging, Inc. is committed to maintaining the renewable resource of timber for the future and is dedicated to continuing its education regarding the most current forest practice policies. They also believe in investing their time and resources in their local Community and around the World. Both Craig and Robin serve on the Board of World Help. They are actively involved in fundraising for projects that improve the lives of people in Robin and Craig Chilton at a dedica on of new homes impoverished Nations across the globe. for a leprosy community in India. Chilton Logging, Inc. par cipa ng in the local Woodland, WA Planters Day Parade. Chilton Logging, Inc. can be reached at: 1760 Down River Drive, Woodland, WA 98674 Phone (360) 225-0427 http://www.chiltonlogging.com Timber Products Manufacturers Association.