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Georgia-Pacific Completes Warrenton Mill Project
Georgia-Pacific celebrated the official opening of its newest lumber facility with an onsite dedication in Warren County, Georgia. The $135 million, 340,000 sq. ft. plant is located on the same site as an existing lumber mill. The new facility…
Hurricane Funds Aid SE States’ Recovery
Florida state officials recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct relief for timber producers. The Florida Department of...
Maine Gains Economic Grant
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $1.1-million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the University of Maine to continue to support the FOR/Maine (Forest Opportunity Roadmap) coalition as they implement their ambitious plan to stabilize,...
Oregon Facing New Forest Ballot Initiatives
Groups with opposing goals are working to have separate forestry-released ballot initiatives in front of voters during the 2020 elections. One initiative, the “Healthy Forests and Wildfire Reduction Plan” would keep regulation of forest and timber practices on all...
Featured Article: Happy Trails
By David Abbott, Managing Editor, Southern Loggin' Times CHARLES CITY, Va. He’s still got a few reels to go before his final act, but Linwood Johnson has already had a long and colorful life. A logger from a big family of loggers, Johnson is also a Vietnam veteran and...
Tigercat Announces Coverage Plan
Tigercat announced the launch of SECURE - its new extended coverage program. SECURE offers customers a selection of four competitive coverage plans for engines and drivetrain components that begin after the standard warranty period on drivetrain components has ended....
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