Jul 11, 2014 | News, News/PR
It’s no secret that logging crews are aging, and that experienced loggers are struggling to attract young people to the profession. Even NPR has picked up the story, reporting on June 16th about the looming shortage of loggers in the American workforce. But not all...
May 19, 2014 | News, News/PR
One of the best-known names in tree-growing and forest stewardship is the first forest products company in America to participate in a new program that will boost the economic vitality and sustainability of the nation’s 10,000 independent timber harvesters and...
Mar 3, 2014 | News, News/PR
The most under-appreciated and yet critically important link in the forest products industry value chain – from tree grower to end consumer — is comprised of nearly 10,000 small, independent business contractors – America’s timber harvesters and haulers. The...
Oct 21, 2013 | News, News/PR
Alabama logger Bobby Collins spoke with uncertainty as he described the options he will be forced to pursue when an Alabama mill closes. In addition to the 1,096 International Paper employees who will be displaced when the Courtland mill closes by late March, the...
Aug 23, 2013 | News, News/PR
Southern Loggin’ Times will turn 500 (as in issues) next May and the editors have come up with what we believe is an appropriate way to mark the special occasion. The SLT 500 40/40 Plan has two components: A. Since there is so much concern about current logging...
