Apr 3, 2017 | News, News/PR
The S.C. Forestry Commission is urging caution amid a significant spike in wildfires as the state heads into the peak of its fire season. Prolonged drought, especially in the Upstate, has increased the fire risk that already exists at this time of year, according to...
Mar 31, 2017 | News, News/PR
The Alabama Forestry Commission is working with Wiregrass timber owners to try to save the timber industry from the outbreak of Ips Bark Beetles. “Ips Bark Beetles are hitting our pines very hard,” said Alabama Forestry Commission Forestry Specialist Brady Dunn. “The...
Mar 29, 2017 | News, News/PR
Another sign of spring in the mountains – the Cradle of Forestry in America historic site will open April 8 with a living history event, “Old Time Plowing and Folkways.” The site of the first forestry school in the United States (hence the name...
Mar 27, 2017 | News, News/PR
A Greenwood County-based lumber company plans to create 15 jobs as part of a $500,000 expansion of its manufacturing facility, state and local economic development leaders announced Tuesday. Ackerson-Stevens Inc., a lumber company and manufacturer of custom molding...
Mar 24, 2017 | News, News/PR
As night fell Wednesday, Joe Bray tried to make the most of his situation. The 47-year-old father and his sons, 8-year-old Briar and 13-year-old Joseph, sat inside a shelter set up at Bryceville First Baptist Church, picking at slices of pizza on disposable plates....
Mar 22, 2017 | News, News/PR
From: Southern Loggin’ Times Editors The Westervelt Company named Brian Luoma as President and CEO, succeeding Mike Case, who announced his retirement after more than 32 years with the company. Luoma will oversee Westervelt Lumber, Westervelt Renewable Energy,...
