Steep Slope Logging in 2017 Official Hidden Historical Gem SHOW Hull-Oakes Lumber Company, Monroe, OR GUIDE Hitting the Ground at a Gallop Iron Horse Logging Presents The Logging, Construction, Mapleton, OR Trucking & Heavy Equipment Expo ON THE COVER Photo taken at the 2016 Oregon Logging Conference January/February 2017 Vol. 42 No. 01-02 6 2017 OLC Show Guide A comprehensive listing of all the events, panels and exhibitors of the 2017 OLC. 2017 OLC Show Guide Breakfasts to Welcome Loggers ............................................. Page 15 Chainsaw Carving Event. ........................................................... Page 42 Dessert for Dreams ..................................................................... Page 22 Exhibitor’s List. .............................................................................. Page 58 Family Day. ..................................................................................... Page 38 Friday Night 79th Celebration Even ...................................... Page 20 Food Locations ............................................................................. Page 40 Guess the Net Board Feet ......................................................... Page 24 Keynote speaker. .......................................................................... Page 14 Log Loader Competition ........................................................... Page 54 MAP............. ...................................................................................... Page 48 Meet & Greet ................................................................................. Page 7 Over 95,00 square feet. .............................................................. Page 7 6 OLC Scholarship Benefit Auction. .......................................... Page 16 Hidden OLC Scholarships Awards. ........................................................ Page 44 ODF Training Operators. ............................................................ Page 46 Historical Gem OWIT Dinner & Auction ............................................................. Page 12 Panels & Seminars ....................................................................... Page 26 President’s Welcome .................................................................. Page 6 Program & Schedule ................................................................... Page 47 Professional Logger Credits ..................................................... Page 26 Registration ................................................................................... Page 10 Resolutions .................................................................................... Page 56 Revisiting Logging Communities (Exhibit) ........................ Page 46 SAF Continued Education ........................................................ Page 24 Sawdust Bowl ............................................................................... Page 42 Sponsors Page............................................................................... Page 8 70 Student Competition. ................................................................ Page 36 Hitting the 2016 ODF Operators of the Year ............................................ Page 52 Ground at 70 Hidden Historical Gem a Gallop Oregon mill with a long history offers incredible versatility 76 Hitting the Ground at a Gallop Iron Horse Logging demonstrates you can successfully break out on your own 84 A Look Ahead at Steep Slope Logging in 2017 76 Industry experts discuss the future of A Look Ahead steep slope logging at Steep Slope Logging in 2017 DEPARTMENTS Page 4 ............................................................In the News Page 82 ................................................Firebreak Column Page 90 ................................................ Association News Page 92 ....................................................... New Products Page 93 .............................................. Calendar of Events Page 93 ...........................Subscription/Reader Service Page 93 ......................... Advertiser’s Index/Classifieds Page 94 .......................................................Guest Column 84 www.forestnet.com | January/February 2017 | TimberWest 3 Looking for Firefighters Editor: Diane Mettler, [email protected] we can do what we do every year, which is Copy Editor: Beth Szyperski DNR is looking for courageous, motivat- pray that the fire season won’t be so bad, and Contributing Editors: Mary Bullwinkel, Eugene ed men and women to join us in our efforts that we’ll be able to continue our work on Gerden, Lindsay Mohlere, Andrea Watts to protect 13 million acres of Washington prevention, which of course stops this spiral ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– lands from wildfires this coming summer. from escalating.” Sales Mgr: James Booth – [email protected] You must be 18 years old, have a high school Director: Rob Stanhope – [email protected] diploma and a driver’s license, and be able to West Coast Leads the Top U.S. purchase lace boots with Vibram soles. 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