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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
President’s Message
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elcome to the 2020 Oregon college education. With assistance from part-
Logging Conference. As this ners should be Oregon Logging Conference
year’s president, I invite you to Foundation and Oregon Women in Timber,
attend our annual gathering that we are excited to continue this program.
will begin February 19 and con- For students acquiring the necessary
tinue through February 22, 2020. skills to work in our industry, each year the
Our theme this year is Working Forests: Oregon Logging Conference Foundation
Carbon Keepers, and it was selected spe- (OLCF) awards a number of scholarships
cifically to highlight that our industry, the to those enrolled in a college or university
products we produce, and the forests that we program or a trade program such as weld-
manage are some of the best carbon keepers ing or diesel mechanics. After breakfast on
(sequesters) in the world. Working forests both Thursday and Friday mornings, we will
provide diverse habitats through our varied hold auctions that benefit the Foundation,
management practices and provide the raw and I want to thank you for your participa-
materials to supply an industry that provides tion and generous support, which go a long
jobs for working families. After more than way toward meeting our targets. Speaking of
two decades of letting millions of acres of our targets, I’d like to say Thank You to Jeanne
forests go unmanaged, we know the results: Shuttleworth, her team, and the many
thousands of lost jobs, ruined communities, sponsors, for putting on the “Shooting for
towns and cities besieged by unhealthy air, Greg Stratton Scholarships” clay target shoot fundraiser.
and millions of tons of carbon being released This event raised $24,000 for the Foundation
from wildfires. Our industry is the key to premier equipment show in the West. to be awarded this year. OLCF is a 501(c)3
healthy, working forests, and people, like Our conference this year begins on organization, and all charitable donations
yourselves, are the key to our industry. Wednesday, February 19, 2020, with the are tax deductible.
This year, as always, we will have a tradi- OLC Meet and Greet (and registration), We have more than 325 vendors who
tional full equipment show with the newest starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Graduate Eugene will bring the latest in equipment, parts,
technology in logging, construction, truck- (formerly the Hilton Eugene). This is fol- products, and services of importance to your
ing, heavy equipment, and biomass process- lowed by the Oregon Women in Timber business. My heartfelt thanks go out to each
ing. You will have an opportunity to visit annual dinner and auction. and every vendor for their participation and
with equipment dealers and manufactur- Education and attracting a new-genera- sponsorship of our conference. Please take
ers to learn about the latest technology in tion workforce to our industry is the focus the time to visit their displays and thank
equipment, and you will also attend valuable of the hands-on opportunities at the 3rd them for coming out.
panels and seminar sessions where you can Annual Future Forestry Workers Career Please join me on the morning of
earn Professional Logger credits — all in Day. We are expecting over 750 high school February 20 for the loggers’ breakfast in the
one location. students to attend and become acquainted Wheeler Pavilion, sponsored by Peterson
THANK YOU to the OLC Board of with our industry and some of the many Cat. Not only is this a great opportunity to
Directors, past presidents, and staff for their jobs associated with it. Students talk one- catch up with old friends and acquaintances,
support. Together, we have created an out- on-one with industry professionals to learn but after breakfast, keynote speaker Dr.
standing program, making the OLC the about career opportunities, with or without a Patrick Moore will address the gathering.
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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
With all the discussion on climate change 17th Annual Desserts for Dreams ladies show off their skills as they compete for the
and carbon, I believe Dr. Moore can give us a event, hosted by OLC First Lady Cathy title of Best in the West.
perspective from a scientific standpoint. His Stratton and the OLC Board of Directors’ I invite you to attend Friday evening’s
address is sponsored by Tigercat. wives. Proceeds from this year’s fundrais- 82nd Annual OLC Celebration Buffet
Filling out Thursday and Friday are panel ing event will benefit In Our Backyard, an Dinner & Dance in Playwrights Hall at the
discussions, seminars, industry recognition, anti-human trafficking organization based in Graduate Eugene hotel. This will include an
and social activities. Thursday afternoon in- central Oregon. This group, led by Executive evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing.
cludes the announcement of the Operators Director Nita Belles, links arms across Finally, on Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.,
of the Year by the Oregon Department of America in the fight against human traffick- we open the conference to industry family
Forestry, a timely session on Your Voice & ing, through education, mobilization, and and the public. Admission is free, and there
Vote Count, and the Sawdust Bowl social partnerships. Human trafficking is happen- are many family activities and educational
networking event at 4:30 p.m. ing here in our local communities, not just in displays.
Friday morning, February 21, we start big cities. There will be transportation avail- I am humbled to have been selected as
again with the loggers’ breakfast, sponsored able from the Fairgrounds to the Graduate Conference President and fortunate to have
by the Papé Group, and day two of the Eugene hotel, where the luncheon will take been part of this great industry for the past
OLCF auction, followed by a wide variety of place. several decades. I extend a heartfelt thank
education panels, seminars, industry speak- The two-day, 11th Annual Log Loader you to all the event sponsors and friends of
ers, and networking events. I encourage you Competition, sponsored by Triad Machinery the OLC. Continuing to educate our indus-
to browse the comprehensive show guide and Link-Belt will be held Friday, February try and the public is vital to the success of
and find items that will help you and your 21 and Saturday, February 22, outside near our industry. Your ongoing support is what
companies thrive in 2020. Wheeler Pavilion. Come watch this friendly makes this a great conference.
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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE (formerly Hilton Eugene) There’s a new name and a new look for 1970s-inspired atmosphere. There is also a salads, coffee, smoothies, pressed juices, and the Oregon Logging Conference host hotel. 34-person communal table in the lobby. more. The Graduate Eugene is the new name of Oregon’s lush landscapes and Pacific Adjacent to the café, get your game on at the hotel formerly known as Hilton Eugene, Northwest heritage are the design elements Topgolf Swing Suite, which features simula- and you’ll notice the changes the moment in the remodeled guest rooms. Hanging on tor bays and a variety of virtual games, includ- you drive up to the front of the hotel. The the interior walls, are original art pieces in- ing the popular Topgolf target game, hockey outside has been painted, and the entrance cluding items from the movie classic Animal shots, and baseball pitching. In this venue has been renovated. House, which was filmed in Eugene. you will also find comfortable lounge seating, Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at the The Graduate Eugene offers several on- HDTVs, and food and beverage service. front desk, which also doubles as a shoe site dining options, including a laid-back As the headquarters for the Oregon display case for the Eugene-founded Nike eatery in the lobby called The Fir, an out- Logging Conference, the Graduate Eugene business shoe collection. In the lobby you’ll door beer garden with communal tables, and and staff look forward to welcoming all who see vintage sports posters, pops of color, a private dining room known as The Pit. The attend the 2020 gathering in February. and warm textures that blend to create a lobby café Poindexter serves hot breakfast, TW 10 TimberWest Magazine — January/February 2020 — www.forestnet.com
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Oregon Women in Timber
Dinner and Auction
You are invited to join Oregon Women and wine, a hearty buffet dinner, and fantas-
in Timber (OWIT) for the 29th Annual tic auction items.
Talk About Trees auction and dinner, All proceeds from the auction will benefit When: Wednesday Feb. 19
taking place in conjunction with the 2020 Talk About Trees, OWIT’s statewide educa- 4:00 p.m.
Oregon Logging Conference meet and greet tion program. This award-winning program Where: Performance Hall
festivities. provides free, hands-on education to students Graduate Eugene
OWIT will be bringing the fields and the in preschool through 8th grade, to promote
forests to the event by decorating in a cozy, awareness and appreciation for the valu- Cost: $60 per person
rustic theme. This event includes hosted beer able, renewable resources all around them—
Oregon forests. Since the Talk About Trees
program began in 1991, more than 3 mil- Commemorative Pins to be Sold
Oregon Women in Timber and the
Meet & Greet
lion students and adults have been reached.
Program topics include tree identification, Oregon Logging Conference Foundation
forest health, renewability, and careers in are partnering to promote the annual theme
forestry. of this year’s conference, which is Working
The OLC auction is OWIT’s biggest Forests – Carbon Keepers.
fundraiser for the Talk About Trees program, Commemorative lapel pins are available
Sponsors: Wilcox & Flegel and last year it raised more than $120,000. A for purchase. 100 pins are being sold for $100
Graduate Eugene wide variety of unique live and silent auc- each, and each purchase comes with an op-
tion items have been collected for this year’s portunity to win a Newport, Oregon getaway
When: Wednesday Feb. 19
event, including: for two, donated by Anchor Pier Lodge,
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Portland Broadway Theater package: Discovery Tours, Friends of Talk About
Where: Graduate Eugene, main two premium tickets to The Illusionists, Trees, and Mo’s Restaurant. The winner need
level Convention Center dinner, and motel accommodations not be present to win, and proceeds from
• 3D dragonfly by artist Ron Kelly these sales will be donated to the Talk About
(Intarsia Wood Designs), donated by Trees program and the Oregon Logging
Hagedorn Logging Conference Foundation scholarship fund.
• One night stay & two rounds of golf,
donated by Three Rivers Casino Resort, Partners in Education
Help get the 82nd Annual Oregon Florence, Oregon OWIT representatives also partner
Logging Conference underway by at- • John Deere gun safe, donated by Papé with organizations including Forests Today
tending the Meet and Greet Wednesday, Machinery, Construction & Forestry and Forever to assist with several educa-
February 19, at the Graduate Eugene (for- • Cow Town picture box – scroll saw tional events that take place at the Oregon
merly the Hilton Eugene), in the main level artwork, donated by John Washburn Logging Conference. This includes guided
Conference Center. • Reserve Tour & Tasting for up to eight elementary school tours of the outdoor
This hosted beer and wine event is an wine enthusiasts, donated by Willamette equipment displays at OLC, free activities,
opportunity to mingle with fellow industry Valley Vineyards, Salem, Oregon and a build a bird feeder station at Family
professionals. The OWIT website, orwit.org/fundraising, Day on Saturday, February 22. OWIT ex-
For those of you who registered in ad- has more information about this event, how tends a heartfelt thank you to the Miss Lane
vance, this is where you can pick up the to purchase tickets, the live and silent auc- County Scholarship program for managing
registration packet. If you haven’t pre-regis- tion items, and donors. OWIT thanks its the bird feeder station, and to Milt and Jane
tered, volunteers will be there to help get you many generous supporters of this event, in- Moran for providing the bird feeder kits.
signed up! cluding Northwest Ford Dealers Advertising More information about Oregon Women
TW Association, which has been a consistent in Timber can be found at orwit.org or by call-
sponsor since 2001. ing Diann Washburn at (503) 831-1593 TW
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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Patrick Moore
calls fake invisible catastrophes and threats
of doom. During his keynote speech at the
Sponsor: Tigercat OLC, he will address some of those.
“Trees are involved, but the central theme
When: Thursday, Feb. 20 is about how we are being duped into so
9:30 a.m. many supposed ‘crises’ that cannot be veri-
Where: Wheeler Pavilion fied by the average person because they are Patrick Moore
Cost: Included in OLC registration invisible, like CO2, or so remote, like polar
bears, that activists with no scruples can us and damage the environment; farmed
make up just about any story and make salmon are full of poisons and they are de-
headlines around the world,” Dr. Moore said. stroying the wild salmon; nuclear energy is
The 12 crises that he lists are: coral reefs too dangerous and radiation will kill you;
around the world are dying; climate catas- there is a sea of plastic twice the size of Texas
trophe is inevitable due to an increase in in the North Pacific Gyre north of Hawaii;
The title of keynote speaker Dr. Patrick atmospheric CO2, if we don’t end the use there are a possible 3,000,000 undersea vol-
Moore’s address to the Oregon Logging of fossil fuels; pesticide residues in our food canoes doing something unobserved; ocean
Conference (OLC) is Fake Invisible causes cancer, birth defects, autism, and brain acidification will kill all the coral reefs and
Catastrophes and Threats of Doom. The damage; Africa’s oldest baobab trees are shellfish in the world; and climate change is
speech is based on an essay written by Dr. dying at an unprecedented rate and climate killing the cedars of Lebanon.
Moore. His essay mentions 12 of what he change may be to blame; GMOs will harm Dr. Moore’s conclusion wonders if it is
just a coincidence that 12 of the most pub-
licized alleged environmental catastrophes
and threats of doom happen to be invisible
or very remote — or both. Then he asks if it
is just easier to create a fake narrative when
the public can’t check it out for themselves.
During his keynote speech, Dr. Moore
will also talk about forestry and how it is now
practiced in North America, Europe, Japan,
and many, other countries makes it the most
sustainable of all industries that provide
energy and materials for our civilization.
2020 OLC President Greg Stratton se-
lected Dr. Moore as keynote speaker and
said, “I have always wanted to understand
‘the other side’ and Patrick has been on
the other side. He is knowledgeable in the
facts and real science of our environment,”
Stratton continued, “unlike much of the
current ‘best available’ information, which
is more often than not, politically or agenda
driven.”
Dr. Moore is a founding member, former
president, and international director for
Greenpeace.
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All those who register for the OLC
are eligible for a free subscription to
TimberWest Magazine. Be sure to
stop by and sign up.
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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
Two Welcome Breakfasts
Get the day started with a hearty breakfast Cat’s outdoor display at OLC, which will
on both Thursday and Friday of the Oregon feature its newest and more technically ad-
Sponsor: Peterson Cat Logging Conference. Bacon and eggs, biscuits vanced forestry equipment, and company
When: Thursday, Feb. 20 and gravy, fresh fruit and muffins, and coffee representatives will be available to answer
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and juice are part of the delicious menu. questions.
On both Thursday and Friday, the After Thursday’s breakfast and OLCF
Where: Wheeler Pavilion
Oregon Logging Conference Foundation auction, keynote speaker Dr. Patrick Moore
Cost: Included in OLC registration (OLCF) auction will follow breakfast. will address the OLC. His topic will follow
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the the OLC theme Working Forests: Carbon
OLCF scholarship program, which awards Keepers. Special thanks to Tigercat, keynote
financial assistance to help students cover speaker sponsor.
education costs associated with the pursuit
of careers in the timber industry.
Thursday’s breakfast is sponsored by
Sponsor: Papé Group Peterson Cat. Be sure to check out Peterson
When: Friday, Feb. 21
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Friday’s breakfast, with the same deli- Papé Group has earned its reputation of ex-
Where: Wheeler Pavilion cious menu items as the previous day, will cellence by more than 82 years of meeting
Cost: Included in OLC registration also provide a venue for networking with the equipment needs of the construction and
other industry professionals. forestry industries in Arizona, California,
This breakfast is sponsored by Papé Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Group, which will also have an outdoor ex- TW
hibit at OLC featuring John Deere machines.
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Scholarship Benefit Auction
When: Thursday, Feb. 20
& Friday, Feb. 21
8:00 a.m. (during breakfast)
Where: Wheeler Pavilion
Cost: Included in OLC registration
This auction is broken into two sessions, with the first on Thursday,
Feb. 20 and the second on Friday, Feb. 21. All proceeds from this
auction will be used by the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation
(OLCF), a charitable 501(c)3 organization, for providing scholar-
ships. These scholarships help deserving students with expenses re-
lated to pursuing a logging-related career, as they seek to become the
next generation workforce. Since 1968 the Foundation has awarded
more than $850,000 in scholarships.
Here are some of the items you can expect to see in Thursday’s
auction:
• Two truck seats (donated by DSU Peterbilt)
• $1,000 gift card toward purchase of pickup tires (donated by
Superior Tire)
• Stihl MS 362 Power Chainsaw (donated by First Strike
Environmental)
• 200-foot reel of TriLink 3/8 .063 gauge Chisel Saw Chain
(donated by TriLink Saw Chain)
• Legacy series truck seat (donated by TEC Equipment)
• Spill kit (donated by First Strike Environmental)
• One Unit, i.e. radiator, change air cooler, or oil cooler, up to $3,500
(donated by Radiator Supply House)
• Oregon Women in Timber Champion Table for 10 for 2/24/21
(donated by OWIT)
• Fleetrite rear backup camera (donated by Peterson Trucks)
Here are some of the items you can expect to see in Friday’s auction:
• Wood carving (donated by Chainsaw Buzz, Jay Peppard)
• Quality hunting rifle (donated by L & L Inc.)
• Alaska salmon fishing trip for 4 people (donated by Catch A King
Charters)
• 200-foot reel of TriLink “new” 404 Harvester chain (donated by
TriLink Saw Chain)
• One Unit, i.e. radiator, change air cooler, or oil cooler, up to $3,500
(donated by Radiator Supply House)
• Husqvarna 372 XP chainsaw with 32-inch Cannon bar (donated
by Pacific Tractor & Equipment)
• Tire pressure management system (donated by Air CTI)
• Truck seat (donated Pape’ Kenworth)
• $3,000 gift certificate towards the purchase of high quality Ponsse
Lubricants (hydraulic, engine, gear and bar oil (Donated by Ponsse
Coburg, OR)
All auction donations and purchases are tax deductible (tax ID #
45-5045072). Donations are always gladly accepted. A complete list
of auction items is available on the Oregon Logging Conference web-
site (www.oregonloggingconference.com), and more information is also
available by calling the OLCF office at (541) 686-9191.
The Oregon Logging Conference Foundation appreciates the
many businesses and individuals for their generous donations and
continued support. TW
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Guess the Net Scale
This is the sixth year that the Oregon n Net board feet will be determined using
When: Thursday, Feb. 20 Logging Conference has held the Guess a Scribner, West-Side scale.
through the Net Scale contest, which is once again n The person closest to the officially scaled
Saturday, Feb. 22 sponsored by Swanson Brothers Lumber board foot volume wins.
Company in Noti, Oregon.
Where: Display Area n The winner will be determined Saturday,
The load will be scaled beforehand by a
Cost: Free February 22 and will be notified Monday,
third-party, independent log scaler using the
February 24.
official Log Scaling Rules of the Northwest
Log Rules Advisory Group. n In case of a tie, the winner will be drawn
Put your scaling abilities to the test. If
The contest runs like this: from a pool of tied entries.
you are closest to estimating the specific
n Guessing is free – one entry per person. Stop by and test your scaling skills!
board feet of the load of logs on display
during the 2020 OLC, a $250 Cabela’s gift n No climbing on the truck or load for a TW
card will be your reward! closer look.
OLC Celebration Party
When: Friday, Feb. 21
7:00 p.m. to midnight
Where: Playwrights Hall
Graduate Eugene
Cost: $55 per person
The 82nd Annual Oregon Logging
Conference (OLC) dinner and dance
will include an evening of celebration on
Friday, February 21. Join us for music, food,
and hosted beer and wine at the Graduate
Eugene as we party our way toward the end
of another annual OLC gathering.
A hearty buffet will be included, along p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The celebration really takes Sponsors for this event are General
with a wine tasting opportunity. The wine off when the music starts. This year, local Trailer and Peerless Parts.
tasting will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 band Redneck Mother will be playing from Call the Oregon Logging Conference
p.m., and the buffet is available from 7:00 8:00 p.m. until midnight. office to purchase tickets: (541) 686-9191. TW
18 TimberWest Magazine — January/February 2020 — www.forestnet.comOREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
Desserts for Dreams Charity Event
to Benefit Anti-Human Trafficking Organization
When: Friday, Feb. 21
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Composers Hall
Graduate Eugene
Cost: $30 per person
The 17th Annual Desserts for Dreams
is a fun and relaxing event complete with
a light lunch and delicious desserts from
local bakeries in the Eugene and Springfield
areas. Wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic
beverages are also served to accompany the charity event. This year she has selected In educate the public, and advocate for and em-
luncheon. Our Backyard, an anti-human trafficking or- power survivors.
Local businesses providing goodies for ganization, to receive the money raised from For this event, there will be a shuttle
this event include the Valley River Inn, the luncheon. from the Lane County Fairgrounds to the
Olive Garden, Original Roadhouse, the In Our Backyard is based in central Graduate Eugene, providing transportation
Oregon Electric Station, Graduate Eugene Oregon and led by Founder and Executive for those who are planning to attend. The
Cornucopia, Steelhead Brewery, 6th Street Director Nita Belles. In 2006, Belles was shuttle will depart the fairgrounds between
Grill, Billy Mac, Rye, and many more. exposed to the realities of human traffick- 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and return to the
ing and realized that there was no option fairgrounds from the Graduate Eugene at
This Year’s Charity Recipient – to “stand on the sidelines” of this atrocity. approximately 3:00 p.m.
In Our Backyard She is a recognized leader and expert in the Tickets can be purchased by calling the
Oregon Logging Conference First Lady anti-trafficking movement, and her vision is Oregon Logging Conference office at (541)
Cathy Stratton invites you to join her at this to raise awareness of the issue, take action, 686-9191. TW
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Oregon Department of Forestry Participates
at the Oregon Logging Conference
In addition to participating in several ac- presentations as part of the Oregon Forest of Family Day, and ODF personnel will
tivities at the Oregon Logging Conference, Practices seminar, and Mike Cafferata, ODF be on hand to discuss the Fuels Reduction
the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) District Forester at Forest Grove, will be the Program as it pertains to rural homes.
will have an outdoor display booth staffed featured speaker at a seminar on Effective A little bit of history: House Bill 50,
with representatives sharing valuable infor- Communications. Both seminars will take passed by the Oregon legislature in 1911, es-
mation about Oregon forests. place Friday, February 21. (See Schedule at tablished the State Board of Forestry and the
Look for the white yurt in front of the a Glance for more details.) office of the State Forester and Deputy State
Wheeler Pavilion, and you will find the Also on Friday, ODF Eastern Lane Forester. Today, almost 110 years later, the
ODF display booth with their staff ready District personnel will assist with the High forests of Oregon remain the focus of a vig-
to answer questions about fire prevention School Skills event, taking place in con- orous public dialogue, and ODF is engaged
and suppression requirements, forest health, junction with the Future Forestry Workers to address both old and new issues.
landowner assistance, state forests, and forest Career Day. On Saturday, with assistance At the Oregon Logging Conference,
practices, including stream protection stan- from ODF, Smokey the Bear will partici- ODF looks forward to sharing ideas with
dards, road drainage, and reforestation. pate in Family Day at the Oregon Logging timber professionals and sharing informa-
Six ODF representatives will give Conference. Fire prevention will be one focus tion with members of the public. TW
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Professional Logger Credits Can Be Earned
at the Oregon Logging Conference
One of many reasons to attend the
Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) and go
to the interesting seminars and panel discus-
sions is to earn Professional Logger credits.
We all know that the logging industry de-
pends on a workforce that is not only highly
skilled but also up to date on current rules,
regulations, and techniques.
Again this year, OLC will offer all reg-
istered attendees the opportunity to earn
Professional Logger credits. Individuals and
company representatives can learn about
a variety of topics presented by industry
professionals and earn five, 10, or MORE
credits.
TIP: Here’s how to earn the Maximum
Credits, turn to page 42-43 of this show guide
and see the seminars and workshops being of-
fered this year, then choose the combination
that earns the most credits. With a little plan-
ning, the OLC can provide many, if not all, of
the credits needed to ensure that everyone in
the industry is the best they can be.
Here’s one way to get the most cred-
its: If a company sends two representa-
tives to separate seminars and workshops
on both Thursday and Friday, a total of 15 Professional Logger certification and ful- earning credits. The punch card is included
Professional Logger credits could be earned, filling the requirements in the Sustainable in the OLC registration packet and will be
which includes the two credits awarded for Forestry Initiative. punched at the end of each seminar and
registering and attending the OLC. As in prior years, a punch card system workshop that is attended.
All credits earned are applicable toward will be used to document attendance for TW
CERTIFIED
Foresters and allied professionals can • Send your completed punch card to
stay current on resource management issues Certified Foresters c/o Society of
FORESTERS
and fulfill mandatory continuing educa- American Foresters, 10100 Laureate Way,
tion requirements at the Oregon Logging Bethesda, Maryland, 20814.
Conference (OLC). • Keep a copy for your records.
The Certified Foresters program has four
SAF Credits
The Certified Foresters Program is of-
fered through the Society of American main goals. One is to promote excellence in
Foresters (SAF) and provides a consistent, the stewardship of our national forest re-
Available at OLC national credential for a professional forester.
By attending the OLC and some of the
sources, in compliance with both legislated
and voluntary best management practices.
seminars and panel discussions offered, up to The other goals are to provide employers,
12 SAF continuing education credits can be clients, colleagues, and the public with a cre-
earned. dential they can trust, to enhance the cred-
ibility of the forestry professional, and to set
To receive credits for the gold standard of performance for forest-
the programs: ers who demonstrate knowledge, experience,
• You must put your name on the sign-up and dedication to the profession of forestry.
sheet at the OLC registration desk. For more information about the SAF
• You will receive a punch card that is your Certified Foresters program, visit the SAF
certificate of attendance at the panels and website at www.eforester.org and go to the
seminars. certification and education page or contact
• Have your card punched at the end of Oregon SAF Continuing Education Chair
each panel and seminar attended. Mick Sears at micksears62@yahoo.com. TW
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Future Forestry Workers Career Day
The Third Annual Future Forestry on educating young people. “In 2018 when log scaling, log rolling,
Workers Career Day being held February we held our first event, we were extremely and ax throwing. This
21st is one essential piece in the continuing pleased with the interest and turnout. Now competition is sponsored
efforts to recruit the next generation work- going into our third year,” he added, “we are by Warrenton Fiber-
force in the logging and forestry business. seeing the same interest from young adults Nygaard Logging.
Students will be able to talk to resource looking for possible careers in our industry.” High School Forestry Skills Competition
professionals and take part in hands-on Activities in previous years included op- Chair Jeff Plickat said, “This event was in-
activities as they learn about current career erating a small excavator and learning how corporated into the Future Forestry Workers
opportunities in the logging, forestry, and to plant a tree seedling. Career Day so that all students could watch
other natural resource industries. As many as There is also an opportunity to get up peers practicing their hands-on skills. Since
900 high school students from Oregon and close to state-of-the-art and technologically we’ve focused our efforts on building this
Washington are expected to participate. advanced logging, forestry, trucking, and program,” he added, “it has only continued to
This event takes place in the Livestock construction equipment. Both self-guided grow and expose more kids to the industry.”
Arena on the Lane County Fairgrounds, and guided tours are available of the equip- He said the high school forestry and
during the Oregon Logging Conference. ment and products on display, both inside logging skills competition has been much
It is sponsored by the Oregon Logging and outside at the fairgrounds, in conjunc- smaller in previous years, but this year there
Conference Foundation, a nonprofit orga- tion with the Oregon Logging Conference. will be 30 to 40 students from all over the
nization dedicated to educational outreach. state competing for trophies.
Something new this year is that there will High School Forestry and As efforts continue to attract the next
be only one session of student participation Logging Skills Competition generation workforce to the logging indus-
from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A presentation Students who attend the Future Forestry try, this Career Day event has reached nearly
will be made to the participating students, Workers Career Day will also get to observe 1,200 high school students. One educator
followed by a half day of hands-on activities a forestry and logging skills demonstration attending the event in 2019 said, “Instructors
and information gathering. Students will and competition put on by students from of schools that have natural resource and
also be treated to a pizza-by-the-slice lunch high school natural resource clubs. These CTE (Career Technical Education) pro-
as part of the event. young men and women will demonstrate in- grams very much appreciate the Oregon
Several topics will be discussed at differ- dustry skills, including cable splicing, choker Logging Conference Foundation and the
ent stations set up and informative exhibits setting, crosscut and single buck sawing, Oregon Logging Conference for making
will also be on display. Topics include for- compass and pacing, tool identification, this event happen.” TW
estry and reforestation, sawmill and forest
production, logging and trucking, diesel
mechanics and welding, heavy equipment
operations, and wildland firefighting.
“This will be a half day of hands-on
activities and exhibits highlighting career
opportunities that await ambitious and in-
terested young men and women,” said Rikki
Wellman, executive director of the Oregon
Logging Conference. “Students will also be
able to talk one-on-one to industry profes-
sionals about jobs currently available in our
industry,” she added.
Rick Kriege, Career Day chairman and
2018 OLC president, said he is pleased
with the positive effect this event has had
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High School
Forestry and
Logging Skills
Competition
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Students from several Oregon high
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OLC Panels & Seminars 2020
both Oregon and Washington. They’ve recently expanded the com-
Hands-on Seminar 1 pany’s offerings to include belly-dump and dump trucking services.
Legislative policy issues like Cap and Trade, which will directly
Topic: Log Scaling and Optimal Bucking impact trucking firms like Todd’s company, are what got him active
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20 • 11:00 a.m. –noon in grassroots political organizing.
Location: Log Loader Competition Outside Display Area
Kristina McNitt, Oregon
Jayme Dumford, Thompson Forest & Industries Council
Timber Company Kristina was named President in 2012,
Jayme is a forester for Thompson Timber she brings more than 25 years of legis-
Company in Corvallis, Oregon, and is lative experience to OFIC. During her
responsible for managing 15,000 acres career, she has advocated for water, ag-
of timberlands. He has worked in the ricultural and timber issues before the
timber industry for more than 20 years. Oregon state legislature, and continues
Jayme graduated from Oregon State to advocate on behalf of OFIC’s mem-
University with a bachelor’s degree in bers to promote stewardship and sustainable management on all
Forest Management and has worked as of Oregon’s forestlands. McNitt graduated from the University of
a silvicultural forester, forest engineer, timber sale appraiser, contract Oregon with a B.S. in Economics and was the principal of a small
administrator, and log buyer. contract lobby firm prior to coming to
OFIC.
Dave Sabol, Pacific Rim Log
Scaling Bureau Travis Joseph, American
Dave is the Operations Manager for the Forest Resource Council
Pacific Rim Scaling Bureau in Lacey, Travis was born and raised in
Washington. He is also active in the NW Springfield, Oregon and spent eight
Log Rules Group, Scaling Practices, years in Washington D.C. working
and the Timber Measurement Society. for the U.S. House of Representatives.
He has performed checked scaling and He was a senior legislative aide to an
operational duties in six western states Oregon congressman, a senior policy
and Canada and is certified in Eastside, advisor on the House Natural Resources
Westside, and Cubic scale. Dave began his career in the 1980s with Committee, and the Director of Northwest Policy for the House
the Oregon Log Scaling Bureau. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Travis returned
to Oregon to pursue his passion for healthy public forest-lands and
creating economic opportunities in rural communities. At American
Panel Forest Resources, Travis manages the budget, staff, communications,
Topic: Your Voice and Vote Count government relations, and overall strategy of the Association. He
earned his Bachelor’s degree in history and international studies
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20 • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. from the University of Oregon and a Master’s degree in environ-
Location: Wheeler Pavilion ment and development from the London School of Economics and
Political Science in environment and
Moderators: Jim Dudley, Swanson Group, Glendale, development.
Oregon, and Nick Smith, Healthy Forests Healthy
Communities Nick Smith, Healthy Forests,
Healthy Communities
Nick founded Healthy Forests, Healthy
Todd Stoffel, Founding Communities in 2013. As a member of
Member, Timber Unity multi-generation farming family, he has
Todd is one of the founding members a passion for natural resources and rural
of #TimberUnity, a grassroots organi- communities. Nick has a background
zation working to protect the economy in public policy and communications,
and jobs in Rural Oregon and Southwest having worked in the Oregon Legislature
Washington, particularly those working in various capacities and having served several members of leadership
or running a company in natural resource in the House of Representatives. Nick is an active member of the
sectors. He serves as Vice President of Oregon Society of American Foresters, previously serving as chair
the Timber Unity Association board. #TimberUnity has a following of the Society’s Communications Committee. He holds a B.A. in
of over 50,000 people. Since 2013, Todd and his wife Tammy have Journalism from Chico State and an Master of Public Administration
owned and operated GT Stoffel Trucking, LLC. Their company from Portland State.
offers log transportation service to forest products companies in
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Oregon Forest Practices Seminar Topic: Snowmageddon 2019: Implications on
Future Insect Damage and Fire Potential
Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wheeler Pavilion Christine Buhl, ODF
Entomologist
Moderator: Eric Gehrke, Weyerhaeuser, Coos Bay, As an entomologist for ODF, Christine
gives technical guidance to landowners
Oregon and monitors forest health using ground
and aerial research methods. Her back-
Topic: Steep Slope/Tethered Logging: Oregon ground includes work in Hawaii study-
Forest Practices Rules, Guidance, and BMPs ing insects as food for endangered birds
Surrounding These Practices and in the country of Lebanon studying
insects as forest pests. She has a BS from
Jay Walters, ODF Forest Oregon State University and a PhD from
Practices Field Coordinator the University of Wisconsin, in Entomology.
In his current position, Jay provides tech-
nical assistance to ODF stewardship for- Link Smith, ODF Unit Forester
esters in the field, and he works on policy Link has worked for ODF since 1991
topics at the state level. His presentation and currently oversees a district that
will focus on resource protection. Jay has provides fire protection on 755,000 acres
held multiple forestry, GIS, and natural of private, BLM, and state-owned lands
resource positions in western Oregon in Lane County. Over the years, he has
and southwest Washington, working worked in a variety of ODF positions in
for a forestry consultant, Native American tribe, and an industrial southwest Oregon, west Oregon, and the
timberland owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Forest Resources western Lane districts. Link is also the
from the University of Washington. Incident Commander on one of ODF’s
three Incident Management Teams.
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Speakers continued from page 29 district since 2003. He started his career as a seasonal forestry techni-
cian in 1988, worked as Assistant District Forester in Wyoming, and
was Operations Forester in the Grants Pass unit of the southwest-
Topic: Legislative Update as It Applies to ern Oregon state lands district. Steve has a BS in Natural Resource
Forestry in Oregon Management, Environmental Science and Forestry.
Kyle Williams, OFIC Director of Forest Protection Washington Forest Practices Seminar
Kyle will present a legislative update on
forestry in Oregon. He has more than 17 Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
years of experience working on both pri- Location: SE Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall
vate and public forestland in Oregon. In
the private sector, Kyle has worked as a
harvest manager and senior environmen- Moderator: Doug Mays, Weyerhaeuser, Longview,
tal forester. For ODF he has worked as a Washington
stewardship forester, wildland forest pro-
tection supervisor, and unit forester. Kyle Topic: Training for Success to Safely Stay Within
has a BS in Geography from Western Your Ribbons
Oregon University.
Roy Hauser, USFS and BLM, Region 6 Consultant
Topic: ODF/BLM Fire Protection Contract Update Based on Roy’s more than 30 years of experience in the field of haz-
ardous timber felling, his presentation
Ron Graham, ODF Fire Protection Div. Deputy will focus on safety. Roy is the author of
Chief of Planning a book titled The Art of Felling Timber,
Ron will present an update on the ODF/ which teaches timber fellers what to
BLM fire protection contract. He joined expect before facing dangerous and
ODF in 2015 as the Deputy Chief of complex felling scenarios. He also has
the Fire Protection Division. He began many years of wildland fire protection
his career in wildland firefighting in experience on private timberlands and
Michigan and has also worked in New has worked many wildland forest fires
Mexico and Wyoming. Ron attended throughout the Pacific Northwest
Gogebic Community College studying
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement; Topic: Drone Use to Protect
Michigan Technological University Resources and Improve Efficiency
studying Forestry; and Washtenaw
Community College studying Natural Resource Law Enforcement. Shane Szczerba, Weyerhaeuser Company
Shane is currently a Forester, Harvest
Topic: What’s It Take to Obtain a Waiver During Engineer, and Harvest Manager with
Weyerhaeuser and also serves on the
Fire Season? company’s UAV North Canada/USA
Doug Thackery, ODF Stewardship Forester Operations Team. He has 16 years of
Doug will give a presentation on in- experience in the forest industry, work-
dustrial fire precaution levels waivers ing in California, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
in southwest Oregon. He will also talk Louisiana, Texas, and now Washington.
about the process to obtain waivers to Shane has a bachelor’s degree in Forest
work and log on ODF protected lands in Management from Stephen A. Austin
southwest Oregon. He has been an ODF State University.
stewardship forester since 2016 and, prior
to that, worked as a harvest supervisor Mark Standley Jr., Bighorn Logging
for Plum Creek Timber and as a logging Pacific UAV Technology
manager for Swanson Group. Doug re- Mark is a fifth-generation logger
ceived a BS in Forest Management from and currently is the Vice President of
Oregon State University. Bighorn Logging. He has worked in
numerous logging related positions over
Topic: Low Water Crossings the last 20 years. Seeing the need for
Rules and BMPs Surrounding the industry to thrive in the future, he
These Activities worked for Pacific UAV Technology to
develop a working drone for logging, and
Steve Wetmore, ODF for the last few years, Bighorn Logging
Stewardship Forester has incorporated drone technology into
Steve will talk about low water crossings its forestry operations.
and the rules and BMPs surrounding
these activities. He has served as steward-
ship forester in the southwestern Oregon Speakers continued on page 32
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Speakers continued from page 30 for timberlands in Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Jessica has
a PhD in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech, and her work con-
Topic: Chainsaws to Tethered Machines on Steep tributes to science-based management and policy decisions for the
Slopes – the Evolution of Pacific Northwest forest industry.
Logging
Chance Yeckley,
Business Seminar 1
Weyerhaeuser Company Topic: The Professional DOT Driver
Chance is the Roads Manager for Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Weyerhaeuser Vail Timberlands in
Location: SW Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall
Rainier, Washington. He also works
as Contract Harvest Manager at the Sponsor: Papé Group
Vail Tree Farm. He has worked for
Weyerhaeuser for six years, and has held Moderator: Quincy Powers, Powers Ranch, Gaylord,
various positions including: inventory for- Oregon
ester, harvest manager, and roads manager.
Chance is also currently a representative of the Weyerhaeuser Western David Gaffney, Senior DOT Compliance Specialist,
Timberlands Engineering Functional Team and Tower Audit Team. Papé Group
He grew up in Pennsylvania, and gradu- David will provide a DOT compliance
ated from Penn State University with a overview on topics that include load and
BS in Forestry Management. equipment securement, proper pre and
post truck inspections, licensing require-
Jessica Homyack, ments, common DOT violations, size
Weyerhaeuser Company and weight rules, and more.
Jessica is a Certified Wildlife Biologist
and has worked for Weyerhaeuser for
ten years as a wildlife scientist. In her
current position, she has responsibility
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Business Seminar 2 Better Ideas – New Technology
Topic: Effective Communication Seminar in Logging Panel
Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: SW Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall Location: Wheeler Pavilion
Moderator: Bodie Dowding, Oregon Department of Moderator: Fred Blaylock, Blaylock Logging, Coquille,
Forestry, Salem, Oregon Oregon
Mike Cafferata, ODF, Forest Grove District Topic: Hydraulic Grapple Carriage
Forester Pat Ybarra, Pat Attachments/HWM Equipment
How to more effectively understand
and communicate with others is the
Repair
Pat will talk about his newly created,
focus of this seminar. Those attending
non-motorized grapple carriage that was
will learn how improvements in com-
designed to promote employee safety
munication and understanding can help
and save lives by keeping people out of
achieve more favorable outcomes in the
harm’s way. He is working with Pierce
workplace. This seminar will include a
Pacific Manufacturing to design and
PowerPoint presentation and videos.
produce the non-motorized grapple car-
Mike will share materials from ODF
riage, with the intention of building two
internal training programs on communi-
sizes of grapples, one for a yoder and one
cations. He has a Forestry degree from
for a yarder, which can adapt to run on
OSU and a master’s degree in Forest Economics from Virginia Tech.
cable of various sizes.
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Topic: Automation in Harvesting
Topic: Silviculture Drone Use Eric Krume, Summit Attachments & Machinery
Shane Szczerba, Weyerhaeuser Company Eric will talk about automation in timber harvesting. Krume grew up
Shane will talk about drone use in sil- in Forks, Washington, and also worked
viculture activities. Shane is currently a in and around Forks until moving to
Forester, Harvest Engineer, and Harvest southwest Washington to work for
Manager with Weyerhaeuser and also Frank Chandler, Sr. of C&C Logging.
serves on the company’s UAV North Chandler was a driving force behind
Canada/USA Operations Team. He has Eric wanting to have his own company.
16 years of experience in the forest in- He established Summit Attachments in
dustry, working in California, Arkansas, an effort to bring innovations to the har-
Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, and now vesting side of the timber industry, which
Washington. Shane has a bachelor’s in his view was not capitalizing on new
degree in Forest Management from processes and technology.
Stephen A. Austin State University.
Hands-on Seminar 2
Topic: Central Tire Inflation
Topic: Weiler Forestry: An Introduction to the
Sam Loveless, Weyerhaeuser Company Industry
Sam will discuss the benefits of central
tire inflation to roads, trucks, and drivers Date: Friday, Feb. 21 • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
on the St. Helens Tree Farm. He is a full- Location: Peterson CAT Outside Exhibit Area
time Forest Engineer for Weyerhaeuser Sponsor: Peterson CAT
Company and has been the Longview
Tree Farm Road System Manager
since 2014. Sam graduated with honors Moderator: Rick Schott, Peterson CAT, Portland,
from OSU in 2010 with a BS in Forest Oregon
Engineering and a minor in Business
and Entrepreneurship. Bill Hood, Vice President, Weiler
Bill has been with Weiler since 2006
when he joined the company as Vice
President of Sales and Marketing. He
not only directs the sales and market-
ing efforts but is also heavily involved
in new product development. Bill began
his career with Northrop Grumman
in Palmdale, California, as a structural
design engineer on the B-2 stealth
bomber. He has a degree in Aerospace
Engineering from Iowa State University.
Mike Dickenson, Industry Specialist, Caterpillar
Forestry
Mike has worked at Caterpillar for
more than 18 years, primarily in western
Canada and the northwestern United
States. Throughout his career, he has
held positions in the machine manufac-
turing group, marketing division, and in-
field dealer and customer support. Mike
is a graduate of the University of New
Brunswick Forest Engineering program.
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