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Vol. 43, No. 10

(Founded in 1972—Our 505th Consecutive Issue)

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SOUTHERN STUMPIN’

By David Abbott • Managing Editor • Ph. 334-834-1170 • Fax: 334-834-4525 • E-mail: david@hattonbrown.com

Something Old, Something New T

he thing about Long Leaf, La., is: no one goes there by accident. You don’t pass by it on your way somewhere else, because it isn’t on the way to anything. If you go there—and you should—you’re probably going there for one reason: because it is the home of the Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Tucked away about 30 miles southwest of Alexandria, just off but out of view from U.S. 165, the museum stands on what remains of what was a thriving sawmill town a century ago. Since opening in 1996 following 25 years of dormancy, it has served as a reminder of a way of life that has all but passed from living memory.

I visited the place with my dad, a retired logger, while on a work trip to the area early in 2006. I wrote about it in Southern Lumberman, a HattonBrown magazine that I edited until we discontinued the publication after 2009.

Things have changed since then. When I called museum director Claudia Troll to get an update, she replied, “There is so much going on out here, you’d have to write a book.” For now, this column will have to suffice.

Living History Before it was a museum, this was a vibrant community of several hundred families, anchored by the Crowell and Spencer Lumber Co. sawmill there. The mill operated for 77 years, starting when lumbermen Caleb Crowell and A.B. Spencer moved their operation from Stamps, Ark. to the Louisiana long leaf pine forests in 1892. The steam-powered operation with a circle saw headrig added a planer mill after the turn of the century.

When Spencer moved to San Diego due to tuberculosis, Crowell bought out his interest in 1923.

After fire claimed the original mill (sparing the planer) in 1910, a larger sawmill, including both a band saw and circle saw on opposite ends, replaced it in 1911. As it grew, the mill town added a railroad with 75 miles of track; this subsidiary, the Red River & Gulf Railroad, not only hauled logs and lumber but also provided passenger and freight service to outside interests. Eventually the mill town would include hundreds of homes for employees. Like many mill towns, it had its own post office, a two-story hotel, a doctor’s office, beauty shop, commissary, restaurant, a telephone and telegraph company, even its own baseball team.

After surviving the Great Depression, the company changed its name to Crowell Long Leaf Lumber Co. It supplied lumber to the U.S. Navy during World War II. Hurricane Audrey shut the mill down temporarily in the ’50s, but it returned, this time as Crowell Lumber Industries. Wood-fired boilers continued to provide steam, but now it was used to power a generator as the mill switched to electric power.

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official vow-taking this year alone, and 30 more are scheduled. “We have at least one every weekend,” Troll says.

The wedding trend just started in the spring of this year. “Vintage weddings are really ‘in’ right now, and we seem to be the go-to place for that,” Troll says. The bride comes in on the train, and the sawmill offers an interesting setting for wedding photos.

Museum staff didn’t originate or advertise the New Life wedding idea; couples started coming to them It was 1989, 20 years after the final shift, when asking about it, and word got around. Soon, so the Louisiana Society of American Foresters and many people wanted to get married here that the Louisiana Forestry Assn. first breathed new they had to turn some down. The museum has life into the place with the museum idea. The benefitted in more ways than one. “We are going Crowell family donated the 57-acre site along over 10,000 visitors this year, which is a tremenwith all the equipment and buildings (the family dous increase, and it is because of the wedstill owns timberland). In 1993, the National dings,” Troll says. Each wedding brings 100-200 Register of Historic Places added the complex to visitors, and a lot of those people come back its list. later to ride the train and take the tours.

It took time to prepare the site for tours. VolThere is a new excitement at the museum as a unteers spent countless hours clearing away trees project to honor the Civil Conservation Corps is and brush and stabilizing buildings. Today visiunder way. The La Leche Lodge, a log cabin tors can start the tour with the old commissary built by CCC workers in the 1930s, has been and gift shop before moving on to the main donated by the state and moved to the museum event: the planer site using donated mill, machine funds. It had been shop and sawmill, used as offices for all largely intact. the Louisiana In the belt-andOffice of Forestry shaft driven at Alexander State machine shop, the Forest but those past literally offices have been comes alive with relocated. A U.S. the flip of a few Forest Service Weddings galore at the museum switches. grant for $80,000 And it isn’t just will help refurbish the old sawmill. the building and The museum complete the disboasts a treasure play for the CCC trove of forestry exhibit. The equipment from museum already throughout the has the Anna industry’s storied Burns collection history. There are on the CCC proCCC-built lodge is being refurbished. still three trains gram that was on site. Of the donated in 2012 more than 2,000 Clyde skidding machines proand there is also a CCC exhibit funded by a sepaduced, the museum has the only one known to rate trust. still exist in the world. Also on display are two “When we get this going, we will be the only McGiffert log loaders, also manufactured by museum in the South for the CCC,” Troll says.

Clyde Ironworks in Duluth, Minn. in the early “And if somebody wants to get married on the 20th century. porch of the CCC building, that’s fine too.”

The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every day of the year except for Easter, ThanksgivNew Deals ing and Christmas. Admission is $6 per person for Troll came on board as director in 2007. Along a walking tour, and there are group rates as low as with tours and the ongoing restoration, perhaps the $3.50 per person. For more information, contact thing keeping Troll the busiest these days: wedthe Museum at 318-748-8404, e-mail longleaf@ dings. Not what you’d expect? More than 30 coucenturytel.net, or check out the web site at SLT ples have used the museum as the setting for their www.forestheritagemuseum.org. time, without warning on Valentine’s Day in 1969.

Workers left everything where it was, unaware at the time that they wouldn’t be back the next day.

Enough people still lived in the town to keep the café and the commissary open until 1982. Afterwards, the entire site was abandoned, idle and largely undisturbed, except by nature, for the next couple of decades.

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Flint Forest Products runs logging and chipping operations

Double Team ■ Timber buyers James and Daniel formed Flint Forest Products to meet logging demand.

By David Abbott GREENVILLE, Ga. erry James, 43, and ★ Chip Daniel, 44, the owners of Flint Forest Products, LLC, didn’t start their careers as loggers, but they have always been close to the woods and each other. Their fathers both worked for Great Southern Paper Co. for nearly 40 years, before Georgia-Pacific bought it.

As adults, James and Daniel both worked as procurement foresters for a timber company for about 10 years. In that capacity they also managed a lot of the day to day operations for the wood dealer, and oversaw several company logging crews. This meant they both got certified as master timber harvesters through the University of Georgia.

When the recession caused that company to start downsizing, James and Daniel decided that wouldn’t stop them. They knew it was time for them to branch out on their own, so they started their company, Flint Forest Products, in late 2010.

Initially they had no plans for run-

gles and setbacks along the way but we have overcome them and grown a lot.”

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Daniel, left, and James started new company despite adverse economy.

ning crews of their own; Flint acted as wood dealer for several independent contractors. At first they were concerned about being able to procure enough wood to keep their loggers busy, but soon realized the real problem was quite the opposite. The trouble was not in finding enough timber for the loggers, it was finding enough loggers for all the timber.

After about a year, to meet all the demand, they decided to go all in and start their first logging crew, cutting private land sales. That went so well that, when they had the opportunity to start a second crew cutting exclusively for MeadWestvaco in 2013, they didn’t hesitate.

“We started in a tough time,” Daniel says. “We have had strug-

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Since expanding to two crews, Flint Forest Products moves in total about 100 loads a week. They added a fuelwood chipping component late last year. The Flint crew has been chipping for eight months, and one of the company’s contractors just purchased a fuelwood chipper.

Flint supplies the new 60 MW Piedmont Green Power power plant in Barnesville, Ga. “We added the chipper due to new markets, but it has helped us buy a tremendous amount of timber,” Daniel says. “It is an excellent buying tool. Landowners love to know you’re going to chip up the wood that is unmerchantable or premerchantable wood that is standing.” In no small measure thanks to the chipper, the partners have a year of tracts bought in advance.

Besides their own two crews, Flint also serves as wood dealers for six other contract crews. In all Flint For-

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est Products crews move 9,000 tons a week. The private land crew averages 55 loads week, while the MeadWestvaco crew averages 40. Average tract size for both crews is 100 acres, and jobs are split 50/50 between clear-cuts and thinning. A few of the contract crews specialize only in first thinning work for Hancock Forest Management, and others do a lot of work for Georgia Power and for the state of Georgia.

The partners say they try to be as accommodating of special landowner requests as possible, but they learned a lesson early on about making some promises, particularly those that involve working in too close proximity to buildings. The consultant from whom they bought a tract by a farm asked that they remove as many of the big trees as possible from the area immediately around the house. He warned them that there was a septic tank near the house, and marked where it was—in the wrong spot.

“We found it, though,” James laughs.

“We found it with the feller-buncher.”

And then they had to pay to replace the totaled tank. Needless to say, they have been more cautious in agreeing to similar requests since.

Flint FP is partial to Caterpillar machinery and to Yancey Bros.

Markets Generally, the market seems to be increasingly upbeat, the partners agree. “Everything seems to have picked up in our area, on the hardwood and the pine side of things,” Daniel notes. “And there’s a lot of interest in fuel wood.” One positive example: the first crew has cut several tracts for residential subdivision development in recent months—a

There have been some bumpy moments, but mostly it’s been a smooth ride for the new business.

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Multiple markets keep Flint loaders swinging.

good sign they haven’t seen in several years, James says. Another indication that the building industry is finally on the rebound, James says, is that they have cut for industrial development sites in the Coweta County/Newnan area in the last several months as well.

Pine pulpwood goes to International Paper in Coosa, Ga.; MeadWestvaco at Cottonton, Ala.; and Weyerhaeuser at Oglethorpe, Ga. Chip-nsaw goes to Jordan Forest Products in Barnesville, Ga. or Georgia-Pacific in Coosa. Pine sawlogs go to GeorgiaPacific at Warm Springs, Ga. or Interfor in Thomaston, Ga. Hardwood pulpwood heads for Rayonier in Barnesville or Kronospan Flooring in Ohatchee, Ala. Poplar and sweet gum logs are also bound for GeorgiaPacific at Warm Springs, while grade oak heads to T&S Hardwoods at Milledgeville, Ga. Chips go to Piedmont Green Power in Barnesville.

The partners are members of the

Crew 1 leader Alec Boswell, center, works with sons Johnny Boswell, left, and Mark Boswell.

Crew 2, left to right, includes Chris Baker, Cody Shellnut, foreman Greg (GT) Thomas and Calvin Henry.

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Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. and the Southern Loggers Co-op.

They take advantage of the Co-op fuel depot in Cottonton, Ala.

Machines The private land crew features a 2012 Caterpillar 559B loader with CSI delimber and Riley ground saw, 2012 Cat 525C skidder, and 2014 563C Cat feller-buncher. A 2007 John Deere 335 C loader feeds the chipper, which is a 2011 Vermeer WC2300 whole tree unit. A 2008 Cat D4C

dozer is also on the crew. The MeadWestvaco crew has a 2007 Tigercat 240B loader with CSI delimber, 525C Cat 2006 skidder, and 2006 Hydro-Ax 470 cutter.

Flint turns to equipment dealers Yancey Bros. in Columbus for most of its needs. “We can’t speak highly enough about what they have done for us,” James says. “Not just the buying experience, but service has been outstanding.” Daniel adds: “They have really gone to bat for us.

With any new machines, there are bugs to work out. They have gone so

far as to have one mechanic out at 1 a.m. on a Friday night when we had a problem with a skidder. They have done their best to keep us running.”

Flint owns three road trucks: a 1995 Mack RD, 2013 Mack CHU, and 2013 Peterbilt 379, just added early this summer. Flint uses converted container trailers to transport chips and McClendon log trailers for round wood. They rely on several trucking contractors to supplement hauling capacity.

Crew leaders and operators track hours in a notebook and service

engine oil every 250 hours and hydraulic and transmission fluid and filters every 500 hours, follow manufacturer recommended guidelines for all machines. “We are big believers in oil sampling,” James says. “Every time we change engine oil, we take a sample for the dealers.” Saturday mornings are used for most regular routine maintenance.

Manpower The crews work from 7-5:30 Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays from 7-3. Flint now has 16

Flint crews produce 100 loads weekly.

employees, including office manager Amber Hand, who gets assistance from Kerry’s wife Suzanne James.

Crew One includes foreman and cutter operator Alec Boswell, whose youngest son Mark Boswell operates the Cat loader while his older son John Boswell operates Deere loader, feeding the chipper. Eric Irving, a longtime friend of the Boswell family, operates the 525 skidder, while Antonio Rodriguez rounds out the crew as deck hand/ truck trimmer. Crew Two features foreman and loader man Greg (GT) Thomas, skidder driver Calvin Henry, cutter operator Chris Baker, and deck/set out man Cody Shellnut.

Both crews set out with old Mack R model 2 trucks; contactors drop empty trailers, pick up a loaded trailer and go. Truck driver Mark DeLoach drives a 2013 Peterbilt, Scott McGlaun drives a 2013 Mack and Daniel uses the 1995 Mack to help move equipment.

Friend and fellow forester Carson Keith also assists James and Daniel with day-to-day operations, from managing crews and moving equipment to obtaining permits and flagging property lines.

All insurance is handled by logging insurance specialists Hawkins and Rawlinson, based in Auburn, Ala. Safety meetings are held on both crews weekly, and the partners say that they stress safe working SLT conditions on a daily basis.

Contact Flint Forestry: KerryJames@bellsouth.net, CRDAaniel@ live.com or flintforest@att.net

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Taking Over ■ Lamar Murphy leads Southern Harvesting out of difficult times.

Southern Harvesting has four employees and produces about 45 loads during a typical week.

By Jay Donnell BEULAH, Ala. n 1981, Ray Murphy and his son, Lamar, ★ shut down their logging operation and went in separate directions.

Ray began contract hauling and Lamar began working for other loggers. But 12 years later, in 1993, Ray and Lamar saw a cutto-length system in action and it inspired them to start Murphy & Son Wood Processing.

The two started off using a new Franklin 3000 3-wheel tractor with the Franklin harvester head, along with a Hanover forwarder. After a year, the Murphys traded the Hanover for a Franklin 6-wheel 170 Pack-A-Back PML forwarder with a Franklin 4600 Post Mounted loader.

From there, Murphy & Son Wood Processing began to grow.

The father-son team ran cut-tolength for 18 years and the two really enjoyed operating the equipment themselves. “I loved cut-to-length because fewer employees were

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needed,” Lamar says. “There was no skidding, we used less fuel, we could haul out farther and there weren’t as many loading docks.”

The company ran cut-to-length on Fort Benning forests when the military base implemented a new forest environmental harvesting program. But when Fort Benning decided to shut down the operation during the recession, Lamar knew it

was time to go back to conventional treelength logging.

Today, Lamar, 56, runs the company, now known as Southern Harvesting. Ray retired from the logging business and now runs a small sawmill in Beulah.

Lamar’s business has experienced some tough times during the past several years. “These last four years it’s been tough just to keep going,”

Lamar Murphy has experienced the ups and downs of the logging industry.

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Lamar says. “2008 is when we really started feeling the effects of the recession and from then until now we’ve been struggling just to maintain everything.” Lamar had to let a few employees go last year in order to cut costs and keep his business above water. He remains positive nevertheless, having experienced downsides and upsides before.

Production When Southern Loggin’ Times visited, Southern Harvesting was clearcutting on a 240 acre tract for Lanier Edwards of Timberland Harvesters.

Timberland Harvesters is a wood supplier organization and trucking company and they have seven full time procurement foresters. Edwards has known Lamar for many years.

“He’s a very professional logger and he’s done a great job for us,” Edwards says. “He’s got a great crew and I never have to explain anything to them because they know exactly how to merchandise the wood.”

Southern Harvesting had been on the tract for nearly three months and

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Greg Barnes drives the company's International truck and runs a 240 B Tigercat loader.

expected to be on it for another month. They usually stay on a tract for two months and generally cut on land around the size of 100 acres.

“Lanier visits the site a couple times a week just to check up on us,” Lamar says. “He has been a pleasure to work with.”

When Southern Loggin’ Times visited the operation, they were on some of the flattest land they’ve been on in a while, according to Lamar. “We definitely like cutting on the flattest terrain possible, but we’ve cut on all different types of land,” Lamar explains.

The company usually cuts a pine hardwood mix. “When the sawmill is running well we cut a lot of pine sawtimber, but here lately I’ve been cutting a lot of hardwood,” Lamar says.

Sawlogs go to Phenix Lumber Co. in Phenix City, Ala. Hardwood and pine pulpwood goes to International Paper in Prattville. Hardwood logs go to Brian Cowen in Opelika, but they used to take hardwood logs to Browder Veneer in Montgomery.

The operation produces about 45 loads during a typical week. The Southern Harvesting crew works five days a week with the crew arriving at 6:30 a.m. and leaving around 4:00 p.m. They sometimes have to work on the trucks and trailers on Saturdays.

A major incentive for the employees is a bonus offered by the company. “If we get 50 loads or better they get a bonus and I think that’s really helped with production here lately,” Lamar says. “I think it’s important for the employees to have an incentive like that to work towards.”

Employees aren’t required to fill out any kind of formal application

Southern Harvesting prefers to work on flat terrain.

The company doesn't own any newer equipment, but they make sure their equipment runs like new.

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before they’re hired. “I don’t make them fill out an application because I know everyone I hire and I know their background,” Lamar says.

Equipment Lineup Southern Harvesting has four employees and they’ve all been with the company for several years. Lamar’s nephew, Zack Martin, runs a 726B Tigercat cutter, Steve Johnson runs a 525B Caterpillar skidder, Greg Barnes drives the truck and runs a 240B Tigercat loader, and Lamar also runs a Tigercat 240B loader.

Southern Harvesting deals in equipment with Thompson (Cat) Tractor in Montgomery and Forestry 21, a Tigercat dealer out of LaFayette, Ala. “We haven’t been able to purchase any new equipment in a long time, but we take care of what we have and all of our machines run really well,” Lamar says. “I change the oil every 200 hours and we grease about twice a week.”

The company has a shop in Beulah where most of the maintenance gets done. “I’ve got two guys that use the shop to work on trucks and other people’s equipment, but when we need their help they’ll help us out with some of our equipment

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From left, Steve Johnson, Zack Martin, Greg Barnes and Lamar Murphy

maintenance,” Lamar explains.

The company owns two trucks, but is only running one of them currently.

It is an International with a Pitts trailer. They also have two contract trucks. The company purchases tires from Columbus Tire and Brown’s Commercial Tire. Oil is purchased mainly at Covington Heavy Duty.

The business hasn’t had any of

their equipment vandalized, but they have had some diesel fuel stolen from one of their trucks.

Lamar is a member of the Alabama Forestry Assn., but he doesn’t have time for meetings and things of that nature like he used to. His wife, Cindy, does all of the bookkeeping for the business and they have two daughters in their 30’s.

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Lamar enjoys the outdoors like most loggers and his favorite hobby is hunting. He also enjoys watching Auburn football on fall Saturdays.

As for Lamar’s dad, Ray, he’s still working hard every day. “He’s not going to quit working until he’s gone,” Lamar says. “He’s working harder now than he ever has, fooling around with that sawmill.” SLT

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Steady And Solid ■ Young Arkansas logger finds what works for him.

By Jessica Johnson HAMBURG, Ark. rapper Holland, 29, like many, has been around ★ logging his entire life. His grandfather started a crew nearly 50 years ago, and when it came time for Holland to graduate high school in 2003 and find a job, he did what many do. He went into the woods and hasn’t looked back.

“When I was born, I came out to be a logger,” he says with a smile.

The Hamburg, Ark. logger isn’t afraid of a challenge and pushes his crew, T & A Timber, to do it all— traveling into Louisiana to cut, contract with GP and Plum Creek, as well as purchase private tracts to cut. Holland feels this is the best

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way to maximize his production.

“Doesn’t matter to me,” he says, “as long as we’ve got a job and we’re making money.”

Though he won’t admit a preference, Holland does say that contracts have the option of more timber to cut, which means less moving, which obviously means a higher profit. He says that with private timber, you can’t work year round in his part of Arkansas, because of some of the weather conditions.

“Landowners don’t want you tearing up the ground,” he explains.

Job Site In the winter Holland and his crew mainly find themselves on clear-cuts. Since Arkansas can get rather wet in the fall and winter,

Holland tries to keep his larger thinning jobs to the summertime.

Average production for the crew is between 50 and 60 loads a week, with average tract sizes in the winter of 40 acres and 300 to 400 acres in the summer.

To help the machines with the various terrains, and very wet winter weather, Holland runs 30.5 in.

Firestone dual tires. Running duals also helps Holland build good roads and not tear up the ground as bad as singles might. When logging in the summertime, he uses a 450J John Deere dozer to build roads inside the tracts.

Safety is very important to the father of two, and he has not had a recordable in-woods accident. Each month Holland conducts a safety meeting and makes sure that safety

Trapper Holland, John Deere loyalist, keeps all his machines relatively new and under warranty.

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is a priority each and every day.

Crew members are required to wear steel-toed boots and follow protocol outlined by workers’ comp insurance provider Merchant and Planters.

Equipment Lineup Holland is a John Deere loyalist.

Every piece he owns, with the exception of an older skidder that is only used in the summer, is relatively new John Deere, purchased through Shelton Daniels with Doggett Machinery in Monroe, La. For Holland, he believes that John Deere offers the best service and best maintenance on the market, and his salesman, Daniels, is very helpful if problems arise. The loyal Holland says, “I’ve always dealt with him and I feel comfortable with him.”

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Duals are run on skidders to help not tear up the ground.

The lineup includes a 2013 437D loader with a CSI delimber and ground saw package, a 2013 843K feller-buncher and a 2012 648H skidder. The older, spare skidder is an 2007 John Deere 648H. Holland’s sawhand uses a Stihl 440 chain saw.

Since Holland’s equipment stays fairly new, Stribling Equipment in Monticello, Ark. takes care of all major maintenance, eliminating his need for a shop. Instead, Holland has a 2014 Ford F250 service truck in the woods for the crew to use, outfitted with common spare parts, tools, oils and other miscellaneous things.

The crew greases equipment three times a week in the woods.

Likewise, oil changes are performed every 250 hours in the woods. Off-road diesel is kept in a 1,000 gallon locked tank on the jobsite that has, fortunately, never

The T & A Timber crew: top row, from left, Trapper Holland, Alice Mondragon, Ricky Pollock; bottom row, from left, Marcelino Navarette, Gary White, Jose Mondragon (Not pictured: Donald Adams and Jerry Henderson)

The crew tries to stay within a 50 mile radius of its main mill market: GP at Crossett, Ark.

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experienced any theft or damage from attempted theft. “We try to keep our stuff under control,” Holland shrugs, adding, that everything is watched pretty closely.

Trucking Side T&A Timber operates its own trucks. Holland feels this gives him a better sense of control over his job. “I control where I want the trucks to be. If I want it, it is always there. With contract trucks, you

T&A Timber prefers to thin in the summer.

have to ask them to come and they don’t have to come,” he says.

Though he adds, he will use contract trucks if he needs them, but doesn’t find himself needing them very much.

T&A Timber operates two Macks, a 1994 model, which, according to Holland, “it’s an old truck, but it’s a good truck,” and a 2003 model. The crew also has a newer Freightliner. Trucks run 11R45 Firestone tires, Vulcan 320 scales and Viking trailers.

Trucks are trimmed by a sawhand, who will also trim limbs at the landing. Having a dedicated sawhand works better for the truckers, Holland says, as it eases the truck workload. He also notes that since his truckers are mainly older guys, one being a 71 yearold former logger, he gives them a tremendous amount of credit for being out working, and wants to make it as safe as possible—having the sawhand trim cuts down on accidents.

Since Holland does not have a shop for his in-woods equipment, he uses R&T Truck Repair in Crossett, Ark. for all his needed truck maintenance. He’s found this to be as cost effective as adding a shop and trying to do the truck maintenance himself.

Mill Markets T&A Timber tries to avoid long hauls and considers GeorgiaPacific’s paper mill in Crossett, about 15 miles from the crew’s home base of Hamburg, its main market. Other markets include Anthony Forest Products in Urbana, Ark., Potlatch in Warren, Ark., and Idaho Timber in Carthage, Ark. The crew will merchandise according to mill specifics, but mainly focuses on treelength logging, with some cut-to-length mixed in. “Treelength is easier,” he says with a laugh, “but it doesn’t bother us either way.”

For Holland, markets have been slow, but are starting to show some promise, which gives him hope for the future. “Log markets are starting to come back but they haven’t come back yet. Prices are kind of cheap, but we’re managing to make it,” he says.

The young logger is comfortable where he is, doing what he’s doing, and it shows. He has a very supportive family, including wife Angela, daughter Jaisley, 12, and son Brent, 8. His crew is solid, and they take his lead well, which includes living by one principle, the old adage, “something worth SLT doing is worth doing right.”

Contact T&A Timber by e-mail: tatimber@yahoo.com

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■ Strong attendance, good exhibitor participation, upbeat spirit mark Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show.

Visitors line up for hot meal at the B&G Equipment-Tigercat site.

STARKVILLE, Miss. hen the dust set★ tled on the last day of the 15th Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show, staged a few miles south of here September 19-20, the consensus among exhibitors, attendees and sponsors was that it was an exciting high-octane event, one distinguished by smiling faces, enthusiasm, and a sense of restored confidence in the forest industry.

Total attendance was just north of 6,600, a record for the nation’s longest running live forestry equipment venue, according to Misty Booth, Show Manager and Mississippi State University (MSU) Forest Supervisor. This number included 400-plus students present on the show’s first day. Booth reported that 80 exhibitors, a number just shy of the record set in 2006, participated.

Several reported making sales and many developed strong leads. One of the most pleased was Ken Murray, owner of Maxi-Load Scales, who wrote: ”Thanks to all who worked to put this together. Best show we have ever attended. Location is great, very well organized, attendance was strong, multiple units sold, and strong leads developed for future sales.”

This and other comments prompted Booth to say: “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the show. The weather was favorable, attendance was high, and exhibitor comments have been very positive.

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Many thanks go to our staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and attendees, all of whom made the 30th anniversary event a success.”

Most paying attendees overwhelmingly came from Mississippi, with Alabama a far distant second.

Other states strongly represented were Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Iowa. A few came from as far away as Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, South Dakota and Oregon. In keep-

ing with tradition, many entire families turned out. Even a few dogs were seen trotting about—one a passenger in a baby stroller.

“Just about everybody seemed satisfied,” remarked Cecil Johnson, director of the Mississippi Loggers Assn. (MLA), a sponsor partner of the event. In an attempt to keep paying visitors at the show longer on Saturday, MLA gave away two ‘you-must-be-present-to-win’ $1,000 cash prizes in early after-

Packed static area featured a variety of products and supplies.

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noon. The winners were Terry Roberson of Shubuta, Miss. and Josh White of Bay Springs, Miss. “I think the giveaways did help hold some people there,” he said.

Included in the admission fee were continuing education classes for loggers, foresters and landowners. According to MSU Extension Service officials, 682 loggers and 479 foresters participated. Classes were held in a tent located just beyond the live demo section, a

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Guests served themselves at the Stribling Equipment-John Deere tent.

As usual, rocking chairs were a hit at B&G-Tigercat tent.

Wood sculptures and old chain saws (background) appealed to young and old.

Caterpillar’s Loader Championship at the Puckett-Thompson lot drew 74 contestants.

plus for exhibitors in this area.

As usual, the food prepared and served by certain exhibitors on Saturday was a big hit. Hundreds lined up to partake of catfish, chicken and other meats and sides offered by B&G Equipment-Tigercat; Stribling Equipment-John Deere; Puckett Machinery-Thompson MachineryCaterpillar, and Waters International Trucks-Barko. The Cat dealers and Waters designated all food receipts to Log-A-Load for Kids, turning in $3,913 and $600.50, respectively, to MLA. Caterpillar’s Loader Championship generated another $1,056 for the charity, which also benefitted from MLA’s sales of merchandise from its booth ($6,251) and from the show-sponsored ‘guess the weight’ contest ($144). Other substantial LAL sums came from merchandise sales at the Stribling-John Deere and B&G Equipment-Tigercat sites: $2,205 and $2,000, respectively. The grand LAL total generated amounted to $16,187.50, yet another record.

Lathan Padgett, Saluda, SC, took first place in the Caterpillar Loader Championship. His time was 2 minutes, 51.88 seconds in the first run and 2 minutes, 41.37 seconds in the trophy run. Jonathan Cutshall, Iuka,

Miss., took second place with a final time of 2 minutes, 46.91 seconds, and Jason Cooper, Arcadia, Fla., finished third with a time of 2 minutes, 48.09 seconds.

Jared Burks, Louisville, Miss., won the skidder contest, sponsored

by Stribling Equipment, and pocketed $500. Second place—good for $300—went to Eddie Johnson of Crystal Springs, Miss. Capturing third and $200 was D.J. Buckhault, Evergreen, Ala. Mid-South sponsors supplied the prize money.

In the ‘guess the weight’ contest, sponsored by Johnny Black Logging, Donnie Commer, Philadelphia, Miss., was spot-on with the hardwood pulpwood load, guessing

the exact weight of 83,400 lbs. With the load of pine logs, there was a draw between Phil Seymer, Carthage, Miss., who guessed 84,320 lbs., and Chad Brown, Brookhaven, Miss., who guessed 84,200 lbs. The actual weight was 84,260.

Winners of the MLA/RMP Insurance door prizes were Josh Springs, Marie Raines, Sara and Brian Gregg, and Darrian O’Neal.

MLA Banquet, Awards On Friday night the MLA held its biennial awards banquet in a tent on the show grounds. Some 215 loggers, family members and equip-

MLA’s Cecil Johnson, center, with award winners, from left: Jimmy Jones, Roy and Carmen Holder, Buck Beach and Randy McInnis

ment representatives listened as Mississippi broadcasting personality Walt Grayson recalled some of the job-related experiences and takeaway lessons he has learned about life while doing his job.

Following Grayson’s remarks, MLA director Johnson announced several award winners. Logger of the Year honors for 2014 went to Buck Beach, owner of Harvey Beach & Son Logging, Natchez, Miss. Beach, who helped found the MLA in the late ’80s and who later served as its interim director for several years, and who was named National Outstanding Logger in the ’90s by the Forest Resources Assn., said the state honor meant more to him than the regional and national honors he has received. Stribling Equipment presented Beach with a Yeti cooler.

MLA also recognized the South Central District as its Log-A-Load District of the Year and the Southeastern District as its District of the Year. Accepting the respective awards were Jimmy Jones and Randy McInnis. The association also presented an appreciation award to Roy and Carmen Holder for their support and dedication to Log-A-Load auctions throughout SLT the state.

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Breathalyzer Test

Church Bulletin Bloopers

A routine police patrol parked outside a bar in the east Tennessee hills.

After the last call the officer noticed a man leaving the bar who appeared to be so intoxicated he could barely walk.

The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes as the officer quietly observed. He tried his keys on five different vehicles before he managed to find his truck. Unsteadily, he stood beside the truck for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off.

Finally, the man got into the truck and started the engine, switching the wipers on and off even though it was a dry summer night. He flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other patrons’ vehicles left. At last, when his was the only vehicle left in the parking lot, he pulled out and drove slowly down the road.

The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, pursued the vehicle a short distance and put on the flashing lights. He pulled the man over and administered a breathalyzer test. To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man had consumed any alcohol.

Dumbfounded, the officer said, “I’ll have to ask you to accompany me to the station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.”

The man proudly responded: “I seriously doubt it officer. Tonight I’m the designated decoy.”

Due to the Rector’s illness, Wednesday’s healing services will be discontinued until further notice. ● Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking at tonight’s service. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. ● The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. ● On a church bulletin during the minister’s illness: GOD IS GOOD; Dr. Hargreaves is better. ● Applications are now being accepted for 2-year-old nursery workers. ● If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check, and drip in the collection basket. ● Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on “It’s a Terrible Experience.” ● Don’t miss this Saturday’s exhibit by Christian Martian Arts. ● A worm welcome to all who have come today. ● Barbara Smith remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Nelson’s sermons. ● During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when Rev. J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit. ● Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. ● The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Reverend and Mrs. Julius Belzer.

Missing Wife A husband went to the local sheriff’s department and reported his wife missing.

Husband: “I’ve lost my wife. She went shopping yesterday and has not come home.”

Sergeant: “What is her height?”

Husband: “Uh, I really never noticed. Maybe about five feet four.

Sergeant: “Build?”

Husband: “Uh, not slim, maybe a little overweight.”

Sergeant: “Color of eyes?”

Husband: “Never noticed.”

Sergeant: “Color of hair?”

Husband: “Tough one. It changes a coupla times a year. Maybe mostly red.”

Sergeant: “What was she wearing?”

Husband “Could have been a skirt or shorts. Don’t rightly remember.”

Sergeant: “Did she go in a car?”

Husband: “No, she went in my truck.”

Sergeant: “What kind of truck is it?

Husband: “Brand new Ford F150 King Ranch 4x4 with Eco-Boost 5.0 liter V8 engine, special ordered with manual transmission. It has a custom matching white cover for the bed, custom leather seats, DVD, Nav, 21 channel CB radio, 6 cup holders, 4 power outlets, custom “Bubba” floor mats, towing package with gold balls hanging from the hitch. It’s got 20-inch special aluminum alloy wheels and off-road Michelins. Wife put a small scratch on the driver’s door.” At this point the husband started tearing up.

Sergeant: “Don’t worry Bubba.

We’ll find your truck.”

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Why We Say It In the late 1700s many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The ‘head of the household’ always sat in the chair while everyone else ate while sitting on the floor. Occasionally, a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the ‘chair man.’ Today in business, we use the expression or title ‘Chairman’ or ‘Chairman of the Board.’

Centuries ago many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. Women would spread bee’s wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. If a woman began to stare at another woman’s face, she was often told, ‘mind your own bee’s wax.’ Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term ‘crack a smile.’ In addition, when they sat too close to the “I’ve been told fire, the wax would melt. ‘if the saw man cuts it, you skid it’, but I wonder Therefore, the expression what the boss will say when ‘losing face.’

At one time, ladies wore I finally get this jewel to corsets, which would lace the chipper?” up in the front. A proper and dignified woman, as in ‘straight laced,’ wore a tightly tied lace.

Decades ago common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards, but it was only applicable to the ‘ace of spades.’ To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren’t ‘playing with a full deck.’

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INDUSTRY NEWS ROUNDUP Virginia Loggers Meet At Historic Homestead

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he Virginia Loggers Assn.’s 2014 annual meeting was held August 23-25 at the historic Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. Tucked into the Appalachian Mountains just a stone’s throw from the West Virginia line, The Homestead opened in 1778 and is a National Historic Landmark. Guests enjoyed its many amenities, including pools, spas, sport shooting, golf, mini-golf, segway tours, and even falconry.

First event of the weekend was a trip to West Virginia’s Cass Railroad, one of the primary reasons president Judd Smith chose The Homestead as the location for the 12th annual meeting. The railroad operates one of the few remaining steam-powered Shay locomotives in the country. These locomotives were used a century ago to help harvest hardwood and spruce off of what is now Snowshoe Mountain. The train has been converted to pull passenger cars and guests travel up through switchbacks to an old logging camp. Many said this trip was the highlight of the weekend. Judd Smith Logging treated attendees to a box lunch on top of the mountain before the train returned and folks explored the town of Cass and its shops and museums.

On Friday evening the association sponsored its signature reception for members of the Virginia General Assembly, which attracted Delegate Terry Austin from Buchanan, Senator Creigh Deeds from Charlottesville and Senator Bill Stanly from Moneta.

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Chris Scott Logging, Waverly, received the E.K. Pitman Logger of the Year Award.

Forestry. Also attending were Paul Howe, leader of the Virginia Forestry Assn., and Susan Jennings and Lisa Anderson, representing the Virginia Forest Products Assn. Along with VLA members, these folks also helped enlighten legislators on the importance and role of logging and forestry to the commonwealth. The group talked and toasted while feasting on a whole roasted pig—feet, tail, apple in the mouth, everything but the squeal—along with baked chicken and assorted fruits and vegetables.

On Saturday Judd Smith opened the business meeting. Executive Director Jim Mooney gave a brief summary of VLA’s legislative activities at the state and national levels. Other news included a report on a stakeholder’s group that is working on revisions to the forest products tax and the release of the VLA’s new and improved web site, valogggers.org.

Nominating committee chairman Ronnie Wright announced that Vance Wright is the new VLA president and Chad Shelton is vice president. Each will serve for two years.

Wright also asked for nomination assistance for new board members to be elected in 2015.

C.K. Greene gave the membership committee report, stating that the VLA now has 315 members. He thanked Forestry Mutual Insurance for its membership assistance through the preferred provider of worker’s compensation insurance endorsement program. Greene also pushed the group to keep recruiting members, including supporting members, and to spread the word about the benefits of belonging to the VLA. Forestry Mutual’s Greg Plumly presented the 2014 E.K. Pitman Logger of the Year Award to Chris Scott Logging of Waverly. The award, which puts a very strong emphasis on safety, is awarded to honor E.K. Pitman, a founder of Forestry Mutual and an innovator of safety awareness.

Scott’s large family, including his wife Cindy and a number of their children and grandchildren, joined him in accepting the award.

Dr. Scott Barrett from Virginia Tech moderated a panel discussion on Logging and Legislation. Senators Stanly and Deeds both returned to the meeting and were joined by Delegate Ben Cline from Amherst and State Forester Ring who spoke for the DOF and commended loggers statewide for their great job in reducing water quality violations and the sharp drop in emergency orders over the last few years. The legislators spoke about the importance of being connected and

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engaged in the legislative process and how Virginia is undergoing a shift from rural to urban political power.

On Saturday night attendees gathered for a “Party for a Cure” cancer theme dinner. Several VLA families have been impacted by this disease in the past year, prompting chair Carmen Smith to develop the theme.

After the dinner Smith recognized meeting sponsors and presented them with framed certificates. Nikki Robertson, State Log A-Load chair, gave the LAL volunteer of the year award to Johnny Bickford and Matt Dowdy for their work on the fire at the McIntyre softball tournament.

Judd Smith honored Frank Myers with the 2014 President’s Award for his years of service to the VLA. Meyers is a founding board member, has organized woods tours for a number of politicians, and represents loggers on the Governor’s Board of Forestry. Meyers has also served on countless committees and task forces over the years.

This year’s meeting sponsors included Forestry Mutual Insurance, Forest Pro, JH Fitzgerald Logging, Jim Garner, Bituminous Insurance, Chipper Pro, Enviva, Gasburg Land & Timber Co., Georgia-Pacific, HJ Shelton Logging, James River Equipment, Simmons Logging, Virginia Custom Thinning, Carter Machinery Co., Colonial Farm Credit, Gaines & Critzer, H.L. Williams & Son Logging, Manry Rawls, Richards Insurance, Richardson Logging, River Ridge Forest Products, Ronald E. Wright Logging, and Tigercat Industries. Supporters included Smith Logging, Nikki Robertson and Sonny Merryman.

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As We See It—The Importance Of Leadership

By Brian Wilson

We have had a very productive year nonetheless, primarihe success of any organizaly on the legislative front. tion or business is directly After 17 years we were finally related to the quality of its successful in getting our truck leadership. No matter how weight language of “stategood of a product you produce, legal tolerances on interstate service you provide, or vision Nelson highways” introduced into you have, you still need the leaderlegislation. While it may not go ship of quality individuals to pull it anywhere this legislative session, all together. we do have a bill now and will conLooking back at the leadership that tinue to work on this issue. Also we the American Loggers Council were able to get a bill drafted and (ALC) has enjoyed over the years introduced in both the U.S. House and the strides that have been made, I and the Senate to allow children of can’t help but feel proud to have been logging company owners to begin a part of the vision that our founders careers in the industry at the age of had for the ALC—a “National Voice 16. Neither of these issues are for Professional Loggers” in this “done deals” and both are going to country. The ALC has accomplished take a concerted effort by all in the many things over the past 20 years industry to get signed into law but through the hard work and dedication I’m confident we can get it done. of some of the finest loggers (and These are just a couple of the many individuals) this country has to offer. issues that the ALC has been workI’ve always believed it was far ing on this past year. more productive to build upon sucThe ALC has been fortunate to cesses as opposed to trying to “rein- have had the leadership it has had vent the wheel” and that has been a over the years and I count myself constant through the years with the lucky to have been able to work ALC leadership—building on what with many of those leaders. I am those before them had started. Few proud to have been a small part in things, especially in the legislative what ALC has been able to accomarena, can be resolved in the short plish over the years and am comspan of one’s term as ALC presipletely confident in its future dent, making it all the more imporbecause of the leadership we have tant to build upon those successes. coming up in the next few years.

It’s hard to believe that my term It has been an honor and a privias president is nearly over but as lege to represent Michigan and all that time nears I look back at what the professional loggers of this we all accomplished and question if country as the ALC president. we could have done more for our Thanks to all for the support and nation’s loggers. We all strive to do encouragement this past year. It was more, but unfortunately that is not and is truly appreciated. always possible for one reason or Nelson is the current ALC president and he and his brother David own another.

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and operate Marvin Nelson Forest Products, Inc. based in Cornell, Mich.

The American Loggers Council is a non-profit 501(c) (6) corporation representing professional timber harvesters in 30 states. Visit americanloggers.org or phone 409-625-0206.

Exhibitor Manuals Out For 2015 InWoodsExpo

Exhibitor manuals for the 2015 InWoodsExpo were mailed to potential exhibitors in late August.

The live event, fourth in a series which began in 2004, is set for June 18-20 near Hot Springs, Ark. Theme for the show is ‘Tech Up.’ Larry Boccarossa, Executive Director of the Arkansas Timber Producers Assn. (ATPA), which has been a co-sponsor of the show since the beginning, says he expects next year’s InWoodsExpo to trump the strong performances of 2004, 2007 and 2011. He cites the show’s successful history, improved demand for fiber and logs, pellet plant construction and startups, and the introduction of higher tech harvesting equipment as stimulants. Also, as ATPA’s new show partner, HattonBrown Publishers will soon be heavily promoting the event in its leading publications: Timber Harvesting, Wood Bioenergy and Southern Loggin’ Times.

Another plus, Boccarossa says, is that for the first time InWoodsExpo

will incorporate on-site parking.

Previously, attendees were bused in from nearby Hot Springs. “On-site parking will be much more convenient for everybody and we’re happy that we will be able to do this in 2015,” he says.

The site is the same one used for the 2011 show: a 300-acre loblolly pine plantation owned and sustainably managed by Weyerhaeuser and located about 18 miles east of historic Hot Springs.

For more information, visit arkloggers.com or phone ATPA: 501224-2232.

Pellet Mill Bound For Arkansas A company led by a private investor and two veterans of wood pellet production plans to build a $130 million, 500,000 metric ton per year wood pellet facility in Pine Bluff, Ark. Highland Pellets is a privately held company that plans to export its production into the United Kingdom industrial utilities markets.

“While this plant is the first built under the Highland brand, our colleagues Mike Ferguson and Scott Jacobs bring decades of industry leading experience in the engineering and operating of industrial wood pellet plants,” Highland Pellets Chairman Tom Reilley says.

“Together with Highland’s leadership team who are veterans of Cargill, Black River, JP Morgan and EnerNOC, we are excited to complete our Pine Bluff facility and expand our footprint.”

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viously worked with Ozark Hardwood Products in Seymour, Mo., and also operate a construction company specializing in wood pellets, AgriRecycle, Inc. Jacobs is a

former president of Pellet Fuels Institute.

Highland Pellets states it is working with first class industry partners including a leading forestry compa-

ny to provide sustainable fiber feedstock and Cooper/Consolidated for the management of the logistics supply chain for export.

Groundbreaking is expected to

commence in October and deliveries from the plant to begin March 2016. Highland’s web site states: “Starting with our first pellet facility at Pine Bluff, we are establishing a supply chain portfolio of several geographically dispersed wood pellet facilities which provide sustainable, high quality, and consistent pellets, tailored to the specific requirements of our end customers.”

The Pine Bluff project is expected to create 35 direct jobs, impact another 482 indirect jobs and generate a direct financial impact of $86 million annually for the area.

Pellets will be taken from the facility to the Port of Pine Bluff, down the Mississippi to the Gulf, and then shipped to Europe.

Highland Pellets Chairman Reilley started his career in financial services and was a senior managing director at Bear Stearns from 1997 to 2007. Marshall Chapin is the chief operating officer.

Enviva Plans Two More Pellet Mills Enviva, which already operates five wood pellet plants in the U.S., plans to build two more facilities in Richmond and Samson counties in southeast North Carolina with an investment of more than $214 million, the North Carolina governor’s office announced. The projects could create 160 jobs.

In the past three years Enviva has built and started up plants in Ahoskie, NC; Northampton County, NC and Southampton County, Va., while operating purchased plants in Amory, Miss. and Wiggins, Miss. The combined wood pellet production capacity from these five facilities is 1.6 million metric tons.

The newer plants Enviva has built each have 500,000 metric tons production capacity and similar evolving technologies.

Enviva will qualify for up to $1.7 million in state tax incentives for the 160 jobs to be created at two pellet mills. The company plans to ship pellets to utility markets in Europe from the state port at Wilmington, where Enviva is expected this fall to start construction on a $35 million export facility to handle 1 million tons of pellets per year.

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dit as a private company with Huron providing resources and capital to reinforce Bandit’s continued growth while accelerating the company’s global growth strategy.

Jerry Morey will continue to run the business as President & CEO. Upon closing, a CEO succession plan will be initiated to recruit and train a top caliber executive to lead

the business into its next phase of growth. Mike Morey Sr. and Dianne Morey will remain with the company in consulting roles. Bandit will be co-owned by Jerry Morey, Mike

Morey, Dianne Morey and Huron Capital.

“When we announced last year that we were looking at companies for a potential sale or merger of Bandit, we were adamant that it had to be the right fit for our company, our community, our dealer network and most importantly, our employees,” say Jerry Morey.

“Huron Capital has a long history of growing companies while maintaining their independent operations and that was a significant factor in our decision to partner with the firm. It also feels good to be working with another Michigan-based company that understands our challenges and shares our hometown pride.”

Bandit Industries will remain at its current 280,000 sq. ft. headquarters between Remus and Mount Pleasant. All existing operations, including the workforce, management teams, distribution and dealer network will remain in place.

Independence Invests $5 Million to Rebuild Independence Lumber is rebuilding and expanding production at its Grayson County, Virginia sawmill operation that was destroyed by fire in November of 2012. The company will invest more than $5 million, retain 57 current jobs, create 25 new jobs at the site and purchase 90%of its timber needs from Virginia forests.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is partnering with Grayson County and Independence Lumber on this project through the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund.

Vermeer Announces Succession Plan As part of its family succession planning process, Vermeer Corp. announced that third-generation family member, Jason Andringa, will serve as the company’s next President & CEO effective November 1, 2015.

Currently he is assuming the role of President & Chief Operating Officer for one year, when he will transition to the role of President & CEO. He currently serves as president of Forage and Environmental Solutions.

“Gary Vermeer, my grandfather and Vermeer founder, was very influential for me personally and professionally,” Andringa says. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Vermeer as a familyowned and operated, global company into a prosperous future.”

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dent & CEO, will assume the role of CEO & Chair of the Board November 1, 2014. She will transition exclusively to Chair of the Board on November 1, 2015.

Bob Vermeer, current Chairman of the Board, will assume the role of Chair Emeritus.

September Date Set For Mid-Atlantic Expo

Sponsors of the 2015 MidAtlantic Logging & Biomass Expo have selected the date and location for the event: September 18-19, Selma-Smithfield, NC. Preliminary plans are to stage the show near the same location used for the 2012 and 2010 shows.

The event is a joint effort of the NC Forestry Assn., the NC Assn. of Professional Loggers, and HattonBrown Publishers.

Monitor unfolding developments at midatlantic-logging-biomassexpo.com.

Peterson Celebrates Special Delivery Peterson Pacific Corp. has delivered its 2,000th machine to come off the production line to Tabeel Trading, based in Australia. The milestone machine is a Peterson 5000H delimber/debarker/chipper, which produces low-bark-content

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Ponsse Launches Scorpion Harvester In North America The Ponsse Scorpion “world tour” arrived in the U.S. on August 8 as Ponsse hosted a gathering of dealers, customers and media representatives at the North American headquarters in Rhinelander, Wis. Ponsse held a demonstration of several of its machines, but the new Scorpion King cut-to-length harvester was the main attraction for the several hundred in attendance at the 11 acre demo site. Festivities continued following the demo that evening with a dinner and a band at the Holiday Acres Resort.

Headquartered in Finland, Ponsse introduced the Scorpion harvester line at the 2013 Elmia Wood Large gathering turned out near Rhinelander. fair. Serial production of the harvester commenced at Ponsse’s Vierema factory at the beginning of 2014.

Ponsse Oyj President and CEO Juho Nummela believes the Scorpion is totally different than anything Ponsse has ever manufactured. “The symmetrical structure of the cabin and the crane makes this a totally different piece of equipment,” Nummela says.

The Scorpion harvester emphasizes user-friendly operation. For example, since the cabin is located in the middle of the machine, the driver can easily see to the extremes of even dense thinning routes. The driver is also positioned in the middle of the cabin’s turning circle. This has a significant effect on comfort as the driver doesn’t feel like he’s on a carousel. The frame of the machine consists of three parts linked by rotating joints.

The cabin is located in the middle frame, which is kept hydraulically leveled, while the front and rear frames tilt according to the terrain. As a result, the pivoting point is as low as possible, which minimizes tilting and also helps to prevent the driver from swaying sideways.

Product development was guided by goals adhering to sustainable development and environmental friendliness in combination with maintenance efficiencies, according to Nummela. Maintenance intervals are longer than usual, meaning less waste oil and overall reduced maintenance waste. The harvester features the new, low emission Euromot 4F level 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine technology. The machine’s low surface pressure levels are reached as the harvester’s weight is divided evenly onto eight wheels.

The harvester performs with several Ponsse harvester head models, with three feed rollers or two, and with multiple opening ranges, beginning at nearly 21 inch. Ponsse’s OptiControl systems manages hydraulics, including the crane and harvester head pumps. chips for wood pulp and pellets.

“Reaching this milestone delivery is a testament to the capabilities of the 5000H, and our commitment to continuous innovation,” says Larry Cumming, president of Peterson.

“The new 5000H is delivering on its promise to our customers, and we continue to look at ways to make it even more efficient in the future.”

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employees. The 2000th machine was adorned with a special logo and the U.S. and Australian flags.

Peterson has a long-standing relationship with chipping operations in Australia.

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Trucker Falls Off Triaxle Truck Ladder BACKGROUND: On a sunny, spring afternoon in the Appalachians, a triaxle truck operator was unloading at a woodyard. To shorten his unloading time, the woodyard’s rubber tired unloader, rather than the triaxle’s truck-mounted knuckleboom, was unloading the wood.

cause no one has ever experienced an injury at a woodyard does not mean that the drivers or the wood-

yard are using the safest procedures.

In this case, the woodyard’s policy of using its own wheeled loaders to unload the triaxles and save unloading time inadvertently influenced

the triaxle driver to use makeshift handholds and a less safe dismounting procedure.

Supplied by Forest Resources Assn.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The 48-year-old triaxle haul truck operator had been employed for approximately 27 years as a driver. He was considered fully trained for his job and had no known physical disabilities or previous accident history. He was wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves.

UNSAFE ACTS & CONDITION: The driver swung the triaxle knuckleboom over to the driver’s side, so that the woodyard’s rubber-tired machine could unload his truck.

The driver used inappropriate handholds and foot steps while trying to descend from the loader seat. This put him in an awkward position while descending the ladder.

ACCIDENT: The driver lost his balance, slipped off the ladder, and fell approximately eight feet to the surface of the concrete woodyard.

INJURY: The truck driver broke his ankle and eventually required surgery. He was expected to be out of work for approximately six weeks.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECTION: Follow manufacturer’s instructions for mounting and dismounting equipment. The truck/loader manufacturer recommends using the handholds and ladders provided on the triaxle, which means that the loader boom should be facing rearward over the truck bed or forward over the truck cab. These boom positions line up the seat pedestal with the ladders and handholds, thereby eliminating awkward dismounts.

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AT THE MARGINS Unearth The Treasure Trove In Your Machine’s Manual

By Robert Sanders, Caterpillar Forest Products Operator Trainer

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fter school I worked as a logger for 15 years before I took this job as an operator trainer. I’ll always be a logger at heart; it’s in my blood. So I know with the price of fuel and the tight profit margins that loggers have, every small Sanders

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improvement in an operator’s technique means more money to the bottom line.

First and foremost, read your machine’s operating and maintenance manual—even if your dealer or manufacturer rep is coming to your site for training.

This may seem obvious, but so many operators do not do it. It will give you a head start on training. When I was logging, I used to bring the manual home with me and study it.

A typical manual will cover: Safety: Safety is number one.

Learn to operate the machine in a

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safe manner and learn its capabilities.

Some of this comes with experience, but you need to know the basics. As operators improve they tend to want to operate a machine to its full potential, but you’ve got to understand the limitations of the machine. If you take it past its limitations, that’s when accidents happen.

Controls and instruments: Before training, learn what every button and lever does and the proper way to use them. This can make a huge difference in productivity and fuel economy. For example, you can turn off the lock-up torque converter on a Cat skidder—and there are certain situations where you need it off—but most of the time you want it on because the machine will get better fuel economy, run cooler and go faster. I’ve been called to the field to respond to complaints that the lock-up torque converter wasn’t working, only to find that the operator just had it turned off.

Maintenance: Follow the guidelines. Don’t slack off on daily maintenance. And when you do daily maintenance, often you’ll find something that’s in the early stages that can be fixed fairly cheaply, and you prevent a major breakdown.

I ask the customers I train to set aside the same time every day to do their maintenance. Before I left logging, we had figured out for our crew that the best time to do our daily maintenance was at lunchtime.

In the morning the guys want to get started, and if you wait until the end of the shift, they are ready to go home.

Machine computer: More and more machines have computer systems, and with many systems operators can set up the machine exactly the way they like it—faster, slower, smoother, etc. Read how it works so you can dial it in exactly the way you need it to be most productive.

Monitoring: Productivity tools like Cat Product Link are invaluable, especially for the machine owner. Become familiar with all it can do for you. Some people are hesitant because they think it will be hard to learn. If you can turn on your computer, you can learn it.

Many customers, reviewing the information for the first time, are shocked at how much idle time a machine has and quickly make changes to fix this.

As an operator becomes more experienced, the machine becomes more efficient, costs go down and productivity goes up. Well-trained, experienced operators also mean minimal downtime due to operatorcaused accidents. Get a head start by cracking open your machine’s SLT manual.

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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY Harvesting Head

Komatsu America Corp.’s new C93 harvesting head is a versatile all-around head weighing in at 2,138 lbs. (970 kg). This is the first model in Komatsu’s new C-series family of “carrystyle” heads.

The C93 replaces the prior 350.1 model and offers significant improvements for better handling of thinning projects as well as crooked stem and multi-stem harvesting applications.

With a recommended DBH working range of 6" (150 mm) to 15" (370 mm) diameter and a maximum cutting capacity up to 23.6" (600 mm) diameter, the C93 is available installed on Komatsu 911.5 and 931.1 harvesters. The head

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is also available as a loose head for installment on other carriers.

The C93’s robust frame design enables the head to more closely follow the tree trunk. The increased rearward tilt angle (40º vs. 25º) provides faster feeding performance while reducing head frame stress when harvesting and/or reaching on downhill slopes. The high-performance three-driven roller, four motor carry-style feed system provides excellent log wrap for multistem processing.

The C93 is equipped with one lower and two upper hydraulically controlled delimbing knives, and a fixed vertical top knife. The upper knives are designed especially for handling trees with tough limbs, such as lodgepole pine.

EcoOiler chain oiling delivers faster cutting performance, reduced energy consumption, reduced chance of splitting and/or cracking, reduced saw maintenance and longer saw motor life. Optional multi-stem accumulation, stump treatment and color marking systems are available to meet specific customer needs.

For optimal maintenance and serviceability, all grease servicing points, bar oil and color marking tank fill points are accessible from one position when the head is parked on the ground.

All electrical circuits are identified by numerical tags and all solenoids have LED indicator lights identifying when power is at the solenoid. Visit 4244 komatsuforest.us.

Drive-To-Tree F-B

Tigercat’s 724G is its first drive-to-tree fellerbuncher powered with the high performance Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f engine. The 724G wheel feller-buncher has more power, a newly designed engine enclosure and improved component layout, providing superior access and serviceability. The Tigercat FPT engine meets Tier 4 final emission standards using the simplest possible technology.

Design enhancements to the 724G feller-buncher focused on improving the operator experience, productivity and service access. Engine power has increased from 220 to 247 HP with a newly designed engine enclosure roof profile for improved visibility. Detailed information is provided to the operator through a large color display screen for accurate engine and machine monitoring. The enclosure access panels and doors have been redesigned for easier access and increased

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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY strength. The engine, hydraulic and electrical component layout has also been designed with easy access and serviceability in mind.

Most importantly, the Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f engine is fully supported

by Tigercat, including all parts, service, warranty and technical support, significantly benefiting 724G fellerbuncher owners. Tigercat FPT engines meet Tier 4 emission levels

without the need for variable geometry turbochargers, an EGR system, a higher capacity cooling system, an intake throttle body or a diesel partic9756 ulate filter. Visit tigercat.com.

Horizontal Grinder Bandit Industries offers it XP Series Beast horizontal grinders with improved options and designs.

Upgraded Models 2680XP, 3680XP and 4680XP Beast recyclers allow for greater ease and efficiency through tough, stringy green waste like palms, vines and coastal vegetation.

The changes begin with the cuttermill, which features a 30-tooth setup with 2" wide teeth as opposed to the standard 60-tooth, 1" wide arrangement. While a 60-tooth setup is still the best for grinding larger diameter wood, in leafy/stringy material void of larger material, the 30-tooth setup is extremely efficient. The mill RPM is also increased, which helps clear the mill faster, while the mill housing itself is opened up. Increased tolerances and a larger screening area add to the overall machine throughput, delivering a better end product quicker and with lower fuel consumption.

A new proportional drive system for hydraulics on the feed system will help deliver maximum feeding rates without overfeeding the machine. This new system will monitor engine loads and automatically adjust the feed rate to match.

The new system has the ability to not only proportionally feed but can also switch over to six different feed speeds with the touch of a button for people desiring the most uniform product possible. Visit ban7648 ditchippers.com.

Site Prep Tractor

The new Prentice 2864C site prep tractor is a multi-purpose, heavyduty machine with the muscle to run power-hungry mulchers and brushcutters. The C Series replaces the A Series and incorporates technical advances from the Prentice C Series wheel feller-buncher, including a new engine and machine design that delivers more horsepower using less fuel.

Applications for the tractor include residential/commercial development, land management, right-of-way construction and maintenance; wetlands and wildlife habitat management; plantation reclamation and management and clearing for flood control and firebreaks.

“You can tackle a variety of projects with one machine, lowering your owning and operating costs,” says Matt McDonald, Caterpillar Forest Products product specialist for the site prep tractor.

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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY and the new Prentice MD-250 mulcher are available from the factory and supported by Prentice dealers.

The PowerDirect Plus system optimizes performance by monitoring operator and attachment hydraulic demand and delivering power where and when it is needed.

The 350 HP engine and oversized hydraulic system push more flow to the attachment for faster recovery

without slowing other functions.

The high capacity cooling system and on-demand reversing fan keep the machine running cool.

The oversized, hydraulically driven fan spins at a slower speed overall and only turns as fast as needed to maintain proper hydraulic and engine temperatures.

The machine is segmented into separate compartments that are

pressurized to prevent debris from entering. The pressurized airflow also keeps electronics, sensors and other key components cool during long workdays.

The cab is positioned between the axles for a stable, smooth ride. A clean three-piece front windshield, standard back-up camera and skylight provide a 360° view. The standard air suspension seat with neck

and back support and high capacity HVAC system add to operator comfort. Visit prenticeforestry.com. 1351

Fire Suppression

AFEX Fire Suppression Systems are designed and purpose-built to protect heavy off-road equipment from the threat of fire. At the heart of these critical safety attachments is the AFEX Control Unit, which combines the latest in microprocessor technology with durability, resulting in the ultimate fire suppression system control and performance.

Audible and visual signals alert the operator to any problem or alarm conditions. These alerts are stored on the control unit’s internal log for subsequent troubleshooting and are shown on the LCD display in the local language, meaning they can easily be reviewed directly on the machine 3634 itself. Visit afexsystems.com.

Log Jaw Wood Splitter Fecon, Inc. offers an excavator-mounted Log Jaw Wood Splitter to its forestry attachment product line. The Log Jaw is a hydraulicpowered wood splitting attachment that is also made for skid steers and loaders.

The Log Jaw will rip apart long, large diameter logs and stumps into manageable pieces for chippers, wood grinders or for firewood processing. The Log Jaw is Fecon’s low cost, high return solution for handling oversized and difficult to process logs and stumps that would otherwise require expensive disposal fees.

The Log Jaw attachment, weighing approximately 995 lbs. mounted on an excavator, has a 40 in. jaw opening (tip to tip) and 360° of rotation, allowing the operator to attack oversized wood from any angle. Made for 8 to 16 ton excavators, a mount will be built to your excavator’s specifications for easy 4546 installation. Visit fecon.com.

Fuel-Sense Package Kenworth offers Allison’s FuelSense packages for new Kenworth Class 8 and medium duty 44

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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY trucks specified with Allison Highway Series and Rugged Duty Series automatic transmissions.

Allison’s FuelSense is a package of software and electronic controls that target critical components of a truck’s duty cycle to help enhance fuel savings. FuelSense incorporates features that automatically adapt shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle while maintaining performance.

FuelSense is available in three packages, each featuring Allison’s new fifth generation electronic con-

trols. The controls are designed to improve fuel economy. The base package includes EcoCal and Dynamic Shift Sensing. EcoCal works to lower engine speed. Dynamic Shift Sensing automatically selects between EcoCal and a higher shift speed schedule based on the truck’s load and grade on which it is operating. Visit allisontransmission.com. 3633

Tractor And Mulcher Vermeer offers the of the FT100 forestry tractor equipped with an above-ground mulcher. The FT100

hydraulic system on the FT100 optimizes the horsepower delivered to the mulching head and provides improved hydraulic component life by utilizing a higher flow with less 3435 pressure. Visit vermeer.com. is designed for tree care and landclearing contractors who work mostly in residential and municipal clearing applications.

The FT100 forestry tractor is a 111 HP (82 kW) Tier 4 Interim (Stage IIIB) skid steer loader with a forestry mulcher attachment. The

Intelligent Boom Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) is now offered as an option on all of John Deere’s 1110E forwarders. It increases forwarder productivity and efficiency, while providing best possible fuel economy and boom lifetime.

IBC operates the boom with more precision, making it easier for the operator,and easier on the equipment as well. The operator controls the boom tip directly instead of controlling each of the independent boom joint movements manually.

This makes boom operation accurate, fast and easy. By eliminating extra movements, this system also increases the durability of boom structures and hydraulic cylinders.

These features significantly improve an operator’s working speed, resulting in higher overall productivity and lower costs.

The IBC system can also accelerate the learning curve for operators.

Intuitive and easy to learn to use, the technology reduces the amount of time it takes to become a skilled operator, resulting in less training time.

In addition to the John Deere’s 1110E forwarder, IBC is offered as an option on John Deere’s 1210E and 1510E forwarders. Visit john495 deere.com.

Harvester Bars

GEM’s line of 404 harvester bars is made from the premium grade raw materials and through the same exacting CNC manufacturing processes that distinguish its 3⁄4" bars. All GEM 404 bars have a replaceable external tip and are powder coated a bright white to provide maximum visibility. They are available in 59cm, 64cm, 75cm and 90cm, with more lengths and mounts coming soon.

GEM Chain Bar, original manufacturer of the raised tooth 3⁄4" pitch rim sprocket, is now offering a 404 rim sprocket with the same raised tooth and tapered cleanout design.

These sprockets are available in 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16-tooth design with a 25mm bore. More bore sizes coming soon.

GEM also repairs all makes of both 3⁄4" pitch and 404 harvester 8153 bars. Visit gemchainbar.com.

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2014 Barko 930 Mulcher – 700 hours, still under full factory warranty, 305 HP Cummins engine, FAE 300U Mulching Head, 28L tires. Rent to own WAC ................................................$305,000

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22-24—Mississippi Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Golden Nugget, Biloxi, Miss. Call 601-354-4936; visit msforestry.net.

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