Weathering a pre-dawn snowfall on its opening day, the 80^th Oregon Logging Conference held Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds February 22 – 24 in Eugene, Ore. drew more than 6,000 industry professionals from 37 states as well as Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Sweden. Those who made the trip enjoyed state-of-the-art logging equipment, informational seminars and workshops and social networking opportunities. “The weather was somewhat of a challenge, but did not deter from a successful outcome,” said OLC Manager Rikki Wellman. And while the weather forced cancellation of elementary schoolchildren show tours on day one, on day two the OLC held its first—and successful— Future Forestry Workers Career Day. Sponsored by the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation (OLCF), the career day included more than 400 students from approximately 20 high schools who attended to learn about current and future job opportunities in the logging industry and the skills required for each job.

“OLC: Equipment, Information, Outreach”
Event: Oregon Logging Conference
Dates: February 22-24
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Venue: Lane County Fairgrounds
Story & Photos By: Dan Shell
TH Issue: March/April 2018

Check out other featured articles in the March/April 2018 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine.
The March/April 2018 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine features Independence, Oregon’s Siletz Trucking and highlights their use of new technology and management tactics. Also featured is a report on Transportation Management that discusses drivers, safety and technology issues. The latest in our Forest Family Series features Red Creek, New York’s Johnson family and their company Johnson Forest Management, LLC. An article and photo essay highlight the recent Oregon Logging Conference, held February 22-24 in Eugene, Oregon. A report details the happenings and issues discussed at the 2018 annual meeting of the South Carolina Timber Producers Association, held February 9-11 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new technology and new machinery and products.