The Landing; A Timber Industry Podcast

In this episode I chat with Travis Smouse himself from Emerald Valley Thinning in Philomath Oregon.  I met Travis probably ten years ago now.  I didn't really know what he did at EVT but now I do.  We also talked about the best breakfast spots that are open at o'dark:30 and how to keep a rigging crew busy.   Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you for supporting my podcast. &...

In todays episode of The Landing I chat with Mike Weaver about working as a logger.  Mike has done everything from setting chokers to tending hook.  We also talk about a time Mike was squished by an Eagle Carriage and why he can't drink energy drinks anymore. If you or someone you know would make a great guest please send me an email at jason@jdavenportphotogrpahy.com using "Podcast" in...

In today's episode we talk starting out green in the industry and running yarder with Ben Baker.  Ben runs a Madill 071 for Regrowth Enterprise and he doesn't like energy drinks.  We also talk about pig tails and how a slack pulling carriage works.   If you or someone you know would be a great guest please send me an email at jason@jdavenportphotography.com using "podcast" in the su...

In this weeks episode we go over the hill with Darren Hall from Pacific Logging and Processing. We touch on his history in the industry, the highs the lows of running a big tower side, egos and industry trade shows.  We also talk about breakfast burritos and Marlboros and how it "must be nice".   Bruer's Contract Cutting from Dallas, Oregon is not closing it's doors.  I figured Darr...

In this episode we dive over the hill with timber faller Troy Foglio of Troy Foglio Cutting.  Troy comes from a long line of loggers and is the 4th generation in his family to work in the industry.  We talk about felling timber, picking a good cutting partner and working around a helicopter side. If you or someone you know would make a great guest please shoot me an email at jason@jdaven...

On today's episode of The Landing I talk with Leon Vineyard of Vineyard Trucking LLC from Sweet Home, Oregon.  I was lucky enough to do some photography for Leon and get a glimpse into what his days look like as a log truck driver.  We talked about what its like to own and maintain a log truck as well as some of the challenges log truckers face every day.   If you or someone you kno...

On this episode of The Landing we dive in with Buddy Myers who operates a Ponsse Harvester for Stafford Reload, Inc. Logging is in Buddy's family and when he decided college wasn't for him he knew exactly what he wanted to do. If you want to follow along with Buddy on. his day to day adventures he can be found on Facebook and on Instagram @buddy_nut If you or someone you know would like to be a gu...

On today's episode of The Landing I chat with Tyler Schmunk from Circle S Timber based in the Mohawk Valley here in Oregon.  Tyler was one of the many local contractors who had a hand in helping contain the Holiday Farm Fire last year.  We talked about firefighting, Tyler's D6 and what he does in the woods every day as a contract logger. If you want to follow Tyler on social media he is...

In this episode I introduce myself and tell a bit of my own story and ramble about my background in the industry.