It gets to the point I don’t want to look at my “Google Alerts” because I afraid I’ll hear about more mill closers. Today was one of the worst— four mill closures: • Plum Creek is permanently closing the Pablo, Mont. Mill. • Plum Creek is also closing the Columbia Fall Pine board mill and...
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Archive for April, 2009
Could This be the Bottom?
Small Effects of Stimulus Package
In the July issue TimberWest Magazine we’ll be discussing the effects the stimulus package is having on the forestry industry. Since July is a ways off, I thought I’d bring you a bit of the article ahead of time. Here we take a look at the effects on Melcher Logging, out of Sweet Home,...
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Wyden Making Waves
Senator Ron Wyden has been making waves with his new legislation. It’s aimed at stopping the battles over logging on national forest land and getting harvesting underway to create healthier forests. It’s a step in the right direction — focussing on incentives for thinning, while banning the harvest of old growth. Both the timber...
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New Technology Can Save Trucking Companies Money
The timber industry has been hit hard in this recession. But there might be a bright spot for anyone who drives a diesel vehicle — especially a logging truck. I just spoke to Bob Potchen, former trucker and Vice President of Precombustion Technologies Inc. (PTI). After two and a half years of R&D;, PTI...
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Northwest Small Forest Landowner Events
For you Northwest Small Forest Landowners there are a number of events coming up this Spring. Tenino Tree Farm Tour: How to plan for the Long-Term May 12, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Tenino, WA Enjoy a field tour and also learn about the importance of long-term planning and the added flexibility that comes...
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