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Ida Storm Recovery Needs Loggers, Markets
Despite more than 4.9 million tons of pine and 67.5 million tons of hardwood timber destroyed over more than 160,000 acres for an impact of $300 million, landowners in southeast Louisiana are struggling to recover from Hurricane Ida that came…
Shelton Named To Va. Forestry Board
Longtime Virginia logger Chad Shelton of Chatham has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry (BOF) by Gov. Ralph Northam. A manager with H.J. Shelton Logging, Inc. in Chatham, Shelton is also vice president of the Virginia Loggers Assn….
Idaho Producers Supply Mass Timber Arena
Industry stakeholders of all types worked to supply materials for the recently opened ICCU Basketball Arena at the University of Idaho in Moscow. The 4,000 seat facility, which opened in October 2021, incorporates several innovative mass timber…
New From Husqvarna: 585 Saw
The Husqvarna 585 is developed for forestry professionals looking for a robust and durable chain saw that’s easy to maneuver and maintain in tough conditions. This chain saw combines proven technology with modern design and performance. The power…
Barko Teams Up With Stearns Bank
Barko Hydraulics has partnered with Minnesota-based Stearns Bank National Assn. to provide exclusive retail financing to dealerships across the U.S. “We are very excited to be partnering with such an incredible organization as Stearns Bank. Both…
Mills Expand Timberland Holdings
Alabama’s Westervelt The Westervelt Company and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, announced the acquisition of more than 76,000 acres of high-quality pine timberland in southeast Georgia and the creation of…
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