Plans Underway for the 85th Oregon Logging Conference.

April 2022 Issue <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Vol. 6 Issue 10

In this issue: special recognition for Oregon Logging Conference Foundation and Oregon Logging Conference, 2022 resolutions adopted by OLC, planning is underway for next year, and more photos from the 2022 OLC.

High School Students Enjoy

Future Forestry Workers Career Day,

Present Plaque to

Oregon Logging Conference Foundation

A custom designed maple burl, laser engraved plaque of appreciation, created by students at Pleasant Hill High School was recently presented to the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation. The plaque was an expression of the student’s appreciation for the 4^th annual high school career day, held in February 2022.

“The Pleasant Hill High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) program considers this opportunity to be an amazing local one-stop resource for students to connect and see first-hand the variety and demand for jobs in the forestry sector,” Angela White said. White is one of the Pleasant Hill High School CTE and Ag/Life Science instructors. “Student rarely get to visit such a diverse field trip with equipment, professionals, demonstrations, secondary schools, and paid transportation,” she added.

The plaque was a collaborative effort between the students and teachers at Pleasant Hill High School. White said, “This year our three teacher Ag/Natural Resource program made efforts to focus on promoting student designs and projects to the community, hoping to show student impact of creative projects, promote student skills, and boost student pride in work.”

More than 80 students from Pleasant Hill High School attended the 4^th annual Future Forestry Workers Career Day at the Oregon Logging Conference and wanted to show their appreciation for the opportunity to learn more about the logging industry, especially what careers are available.

Photo caption: Pleasant Hill High School students created an appreciation plaque that was presented recently by school representative Nancy Geyer (left) to Oregon Logging Conference Manager Rikki Wellman.

Oregon Logging Conference to Receive Award

From Travel Lane County

The Oregon Logging Conference and Oregon Logging Conference manager Rikki Wellman will be receiving a convention leadership award next month from Travel Lane County.

Travel Lane County is a private, non-profit organization with a mission to increase overnight stays in Lane County. Partnering with business, civic, government, ad community groups, Travel Lane County provides local residents and visitors with extensive services and resources to ensure a quality experience within Lane County.

The 2022 Visitor Industry Convention Leadership award will be presented at a luncheon scheduled for June 3 in Eugene, at the Graduate Eugene Hotel. We will have photos in the June 2022 OLC NEWS newsletter.

The consistency and success of the Oregon Logging Conference and the economic impact in Eugene and Lane County from the Conference is one of the reasons for the award.

Travel Lane County Senior Director of Conventions Juanita Metzler said, “As we look back over the events of this past year and observed how you pivoted to get something to happen in 2021 and then began full steam with 2022, you quickly rose to the top of our list of potential candidates.”

She said this award is presented to a local resident or business that is directly responsible for the confirmation of a meeting or event which brings in significant numbers of overnight visitors to Lane County.

We Can’t Wait to See You Next Year at the

Oregon Logging Conference

We have said it before, but it is certainly worth repeating…it was so good to see everyone face-to-face at the Oregon Logging Conference in February of this year.

We are already looking to next year to line up an Oregon Logging Conference not to be missed, the dates are February 23 to 25, 2023, so be sure to mark your calendar. Meanwhile, here are a few more photos from the successful 84^th Annual Oregon Logging Conference machinery exhibits, education program and seminars sessions.

High School Skills Demonstration

President Scott Melcher Welcomes Students to the 4th Career Day Event

Resolutions Adopted by Membership at

84^th Annual Oregon Logging Conference

Three resolutions regarding current issues of importance were adopted at the 84^th Annual Oregon Logging Conference in February 2022. The full text of each resolution is posted on the OLC website. Click on the links below to read each resolution.

Resolution # 1- 2022 Resolution Supporting the Active Engagement of Members of the Oregon Logging Conference in the Political Process. This adopted resolution encourages the active engagement of members of the OLC in the 2022 elections, legislative sessions, and taking leadership in discussions of key issues related to the environment and our industry.

Resolution # 2 - 2022 Resolution Opposing the 2021 Private Forest Accord, as Proposed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. This adopted resolution opposes the Private Forest Accord, created by some of Oregon’s timber industry representatives and Oregon Governor Kay Brown, declares the Accord is not a balance plan that benefits all parties, and that the timber industry perspective is not well represented.

Resolution # 3 - 2022 Resolution Opposing S. 192- the River Democracy Act. This adopted resolution opposes S. 192, the Rivers Democracy Act, authored by United State Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. This legislation would designate specified river segments in Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system.

Happenings And Industry News

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Willamette Valley could lose half its grape crop after frost hits Oregon vineyards. Read more.

Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest restoration project gets $3 million in funding. Read more.

Washington Changes Logging Plans To Generate Carbon Offset. Read more

Forest trees absorb nano-plastics, research finds. Read more

Lumber Prices Are Poised to Continue Rebounding After Hitting $1,000 level as seasonal demand ramps up, industry executive says. Read more.

Oregon’s wildfire risk map is due soon. But first, the public has a chance to weigh in. Read more.

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