Welcome to this week’s update from the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast! We have important news and events to share that are vital for your business and the logging community. Let’s dive into what’s happening this week:
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
✔ The Logger’s Voice Fall edition – Now Available!
✔ Advertising Opportunity – Get the word out to PLC’s Logging Professionals!
✔ MLOFT Graduation Nov. 6, you are invited!
MAINE NEWS & EVENTS
✔ Maine News Clips
VERMONT NEWS & EVENTS
✔ Vermont SLoCAMP: See what is new and apply for funding!
✔ Vermont News Clips
MEMBER BENEFITS
✔ Member Discounts
The Logger’s Voice Fall edition – Now Available!
The Logger’s Voice Fall 2025 edition is now available. Copies have been mailed out!

As a PLC Supporting Member, you have the opportunity to promote your business, product, or service directly to our network of more than 230 logging companies across the Northeast.
Whether you’re offering a new service, running a promotion, or simply want to increase visibility, we’ll send your message on your behalf for just $99.
How it works:
Send us your content: copy, images, and any links…and we’ll take care of layout & delivering it to our contractor list.
Ready to share your message? Email jessica@plcloggers.org

Please RSVP below for the 2025 MLOFT Graduation by October 31st
Maine News
Maine News Clips
📌 Three key players position Sappi for long-term growth – Bangor Daily News
📌 Northern Woodlands editor earns national award from Society of American Foresters
📌 NEFF Sent Sustainable Forestry Expert to Old Growth Conference
📌 Farm to Institution Market Development Grant Application Opens
📌 What can the emerald ash borer reveal about the long-ago loss of American chestnut?
Vermont News
SLoCAMP: SEE WHAT IS NEW + APPLY FOR FUNDING
Update as of October 15th:
- 19 applications received for $231K
- 13 applications approved for $1164k
- 3 applications under review or revision
- $470k in funding remains available for future applicants

The SLoCAMP (Supporting Loggers to Comply with Acceptable Management Practices) Grant Program is now accepting applications. This program offers significant cost share benefits for logging contractors working on harvest sites in Vermont. Eligible practices include road hardening, skid trail improvements, and stream crossings.
Applying is quick and straightforward — once you have your materials ready, the online application takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Reviews begin within 2 business days of receiving your submission, so you can move forward without delay.
Visit the link below to learn more, gather your materials, and start your application.
Vermont News Clips
📌 What can the emerald ash borer reveal about the long-ago loss of American chestnut?
📌 Federal grant to help VT farm and forest businesses – PressReader
📌 Invitation To Talk Invasives – The White River Valley Herald
📌Northern Woodlands editor earns national award from Society of American Foresters
Member Benefits
Member Discounts
ALC Member Discounts

PLC Members, because the PLC is a member of the American Loggers Council YOU are entitled to special discounts!
Wallingford’s Discounts

Dirigo Waste Oil

10% Discount on new furnaces. Contact Justin at 207-873-0881
Treeline Discounts

Click Here Discount Pricing on Skidder Bridges and Crane Mats
PLC Members get a 5% discount on culverts purchased at Treeline and Frank Martin & Sons
Maine Trailer Discounts

Maine Trailer Discounts

Hale Trailer Discounts

Hale Trailer discounts for PLC Members on new trailer purchases! Call Neal at 207-232-7969 for details!

Preferred Supporting Members

Enhanced Supporting Members


