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
✔ Logger’s Voice Winter Edition!
✔ PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting – Reserve rooms now!
✔ Winter Timber Harvest in a Changing Environment: A Rooted in Research Webinar Series
MAINE NEWS & EVENTS
✔ Maine News Clips
VERMONT NEWS & EVENTS
✔ Vermont News Clips
MEMBER BENEFITS
✔ Member Discounts
The Logger’s Voice Winter 2025

PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting May 8-9 – Save the Date and Book Rooms Now!

It is time to block off your calendar for the PLC’s 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting, being held May 8-9 at the Samoset Resort in beautiful Rockport Maine! This is a free event for all PLC Members so don’t miss out! Book rooms now!
Hotel discounts available while space lasts
The Samoset Resort – Starting at $179 per night (Rates available for 5/8 & 5/9)
220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME 04856
(866) 258-7247
***If you only plan to stay 1 night, be sure to adjust the dates accordingly***
Questions? Email office@plcloggers.org
Winter Timber Harvest in a Changing Environment: A Rooted in Research Webinar Series

*PLC Executive Director Dana Doran is a panelist on the Forest Operations Perspectives Panel on Feb. 5
Members,
The PLC will be participating in an upcoming webinar series, presented in collaboration with USDA Forest Service Eastern Region State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, the Northern Institute for Applied Climate Science (NIACS), and the Northeast and Northern Forest Climate Hubs, exploring changing winter conditions and their consequences for timber harvesting in the Northeast and Upper Midwest.
Webinar Dates and Time: Wednesdays, 1/22 – 2/5/2025, 2–3 pm EST
Click Here or the button below to Register on Zoom
Remaining Schedule:
- January 29: Planning for and Adapting to Changing Winters
- *February 5: Forest Operations Perspectives Panel
The series will explore changing winter conditions and their consequences for timber harvesting in the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Presentations by and discussions with scientists and natural resource professionals will explore the research behind changing winters, soil monitoring to inform operations, and adaptations to support winter timber harvests in a changing environment.
Each one-hour webinar will consist of presentations or panel discussions followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
Webinars are eligible for 1 continuing education credit each through the Society of American Foresters. Please note that continuing education credits are only awarded to participants who attend the live webinar.
Maine News
Maine News Clips
📌 $2 million going towards preventing spruce budworm infestations in Maine – WGME
📌 Maine awarded $22 million to innovate sustainable wood-based products
📌 January 2025 Logger News Online
📌 NBRC Announces Combined $24 Million in Fall 2024 Awards Through Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit Program
📌 MaineDOT Schedules Upcoming Traffic Shifts on Western Avenue at I-95 in Augusta
📌 Forisk Research Release: Weighted Year-Over-Year Wood Fiber Prices Rise in North America
Vermont News
Vermont News Clips
📌 Finding Common Ground Amid Uncertainty – Mountain Times
📌 January 2025 Logger News Online
📌 NBRC Announces Combined $24 Million in Fall 2024 Awards Through Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit Program
📌 New Vermont report outlines alternatives to gas tax (WCAX-TV)
📌 Forisk Research Release: Weighted Year-Over-Year Wood Fiber Prices Rise in North America
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
