Supporting Member Weekly Update – April 4, 2025

PLC 2025 Awards – Deadline to Nominate is TODAY!

Do you know a person or business involved in the logging industry who ought to be recognized for service to the community, outstanding professionalism or service to the industry? If you do, please NOMINATE THEM for one of the PLC’s annual awards.

🏆PLC Community Service Award – This PLC Community Service Award is given annually to a PLC member, Supporting Member or affiliated organization that has demonstrated a significant commitment to giving back to their community.

🏆PLC Logging Contractor of the Year Award – The PLC Logging Contractor of the Year award recognizes a PLC Logging Contractor for their commitment to the sustainability of the industry and logging as a profession. We will select 1 award for Maine and 1 award from Vermont.

🏆PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award – The PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award is presented annually to a PLC Supporting Member who has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to logging contractors in the Northeast.

Nominations should be received no later than TODAY, April 4, 2025

Awards will be presented at the PLC Annual Meeting on May 9 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME

A list of previous winners is available HERE

PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting May 8-9

Meet our 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Champions!

Funds raised from our auction will support Log A Load For Kids, benefiting children & families at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in ME and VT!

Register and Book Rooms for the Meeting Now!

Event Highlights:
Dates: Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9
📍Location: The Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine
🪵Thursday North Haven Island Outing: Shuckin’ Fun: Timber, Tides, and Ferry Rides
🪵Friday Afternoon: Dan Burns Live Chainsaw Carving & Beer Tent
🪵Friday Night: Log A Load Auction with Maine Cabin Masters cast

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for the PLC’s biggest event of the year! Register and book rooms through the links below! See you there!

PLC discount rate Samoset only May 8-9 starting at $179 while rooms last! **If you only plan to stay 1 night, be sure to adjust the dates accordingly***

If you need a place to stay on May 7 we have a room block at the Hampton by Hilton of Rockland. Reserve by calling the hotel directly at 207-594-6644 and referencing PLC Member block. or use the direct booking link provided below. Accommodations will be available until midnight on April 21, 2025.

Thank you to our sponsors for this event!

PLC Safety Trainings are Underway!

Vermont News Clips

📌 Vermont Might Change How It Accounts for Climate-Damaging Emissions. Here’s What’s at Stake
📌 Inventory Assesses Carbon Stored in Vermont Forests
📌 Dead trees in streams keep a surprising amount of carbon out of the atmosphere
📌 Tariffs Will Hurt Wood Products Industry In Vermont | News – Newport Daily Express

Member Discounts

ALC Member Discounts

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

Fabian Oil Discount

Wallingford’s Discounts

Dirigo Waste Oil

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

Maine Trailer Discounts

Maine Trailer Discounts

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

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