Archive for March, 2010

“This is My Office” video can be on Your Website

March 29, 2010
By Di Mettler
“This is My Office” video can be on Your Website

In 2009 the Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) spent a great detail of time and energy working to bring young professionals entering the workforce to our industry. First, they created the video This Is My Office that targets and inspires young people to seriously consider our industry when choosing a career. Second, they launched a...
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Tragic Loss of Logger Robbie Melcher

March 19, 2010
By Di Mettler
Tragic Loss of Logger Robbie Melcher

Our hearts go out to the Melcher family, who lost their Robbie yesterday. Robbie Lee Melcher was a big part of the family-run logging operation out of Sweet Home, Ore. Although I didn’t know Robbie personally, you couldn’t be involved in the industry without knowing something about Melcher Logging. The family is well-liked and...
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OLC a Success

March 1, 2010
By Di Mettler
OLC a Success

Last week was the 72nd annual Oregon Logging Conference. I heard some attendees grumbling because they thought the show was a lot smaller than previous shows. But, in reality, it wasn’t so much smaller as it was condensed. Sign of the Times With all companies, especially those in the timber industry, having to keep...
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