Timber Harvesting magazine Associate Editor Jay Donnell has the opportunity to visit the Johnson family of Red Creek, New York for the next in TH’s Forest Family Series. With a population of just more than 500, Red Creek, NY isn’t exactly the booming metropolis you think of when you picture the state of New York. The town is located about 45 minutes west of Syracuse and is surrounded by forests. Whitetail deer hunting is one of Red Creek’s main attractions and many loggers populate the small corner of Wayne County. The town was originally called Jacksonville after Andrew Jackson when it was settled in 1811 and later changed to Red Creek for the namesake creek that flows through its entirety. While many believe New York State to be one large cityscape, over half of the Empire State is forested. Most of the woodlots are privately owned and generally pretty small, which means loggers must be perfectionists when it comes to select harvesting.

Featured Story: “First Class Reputation”

Written By: Jay Donnell
Company: Johnson Forest Management, LLC
Location: Red Creek, New York
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.