by Tim Cox | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, Harvesting, New Technology, November/December 2025, Steep Slope, The Next Generation, TimberWest Magazine
FORKS, Washington – Chad Dahlgren and his family have adapted over the years to the changing times, changing business climate. Now his company, Dahlgren Logging, is adapting to working on Washington’s rugged terrain with the addition of a Falcon winch assist. The...
by Forestnet | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, Industry News, November/December 2025, TimberWest Magazine
LUMBER PRICING, MARKET TRENDS Lumber prices were at a 13-month low, around $500-$513 per thousand board feet, in mid-November due to soft demand and large inventories. The market is experiencing price moderation compared to volatility of previous years. Recent...
by Andrea Watts | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, DIY, Small Scale, November/December 2025, Sawmill, TimberWest Magazine, Value Added
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Operating a sawmill and building materials business has its challenges. Try doing it in Fairbanks in central Alaska. Ask Jason Knoles, owner of Northland Wood Products. As one of the few independent lumber yards, it’s a tough business to be in....
by Tim Cox | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, Fire Mitigation, Forest Management, Harvesting, November/December 2025, Sustainability, The Next Generation, TimberWest Magazine, Trucking
CLE ELUM, Washington – Patrick Broderick is on a mission to help owners of forestland improve the health of their forests and protect them from wildfire. Broderick, 27, is a consulting forester doing business as Eastside Forestry. He works from an office in his home...
by Forestnet | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, 2025, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, November/December 2025, November/December 2025, Research & Innovation, Sawmill, Supplier Newsline, TimberWest Magazine
American Wood Dryers (Pictured above) American Wood Dryers, based in Oregon, offers a full range of lumber kiln solutions, including continuous kilns, package kilns, and track kilns. The company also supplies pre-dryers, fan sheds, and cooling sheds. It also offers...
by Sarah Rosa | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025, Guest Columns, November/December 2025, TimberWest Magazine
In an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry advanced a bill to address the growing threat of wildfires. There is now broad consensus that the poor health of our forests is threatening communities, public health and...
