Timber Harvesting magazine Senior Associate Editor David Abbott travels to Crooksville, Ohio to spend some time with Alfman Logging, Inc. Butch Alfman, 65, is the owner of Alfman Logging, Inc., based in the southeastern Ohio town of Crooksville. The company operates in the heart of coal country, where Alfman grew up. In many respects, the man and his life reflect the landscape that helped shape his course: tough, resilient and productive, despite some rough patches and rocky terrain. He’s spent most of his life here, other than a stint overseas—like many young men of his generation, Alfman shipped off to Vietnam shortly after high school. He came home physically unharmed, but says the war left its mark on him in other ways. He confirms that it took a while for him to fully get over the experience.

Featured Story: “Alfman Effort Includes Chipping”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: Alfman Logging, Inc.
Location: Crooksville, Ohio
TH Issue: March/April 2015

Check out other featured articles in the March/April 2015 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine.
The March/April 2015 issue of Timber Harvesting magazine features Fort Kent, Maine’s Morris Logging, Inc, Blackshear, Georgia’s Pierce Timber Company, and Crooksville, Ohio’s Alfman Logging, Inc. Also highlighted is the recent 77^th Oregon Logging Conference, held February 19-21 in Eugene, Oregon. Other articles cover the latest industry news and the newest machinery, products, and technology.