Talking Timber

Eric Krume of Summit Machinery talks about forestry machines and their evolution into the future.

C.J. Shipley and Bruce Holcroft of Payne West Insurance talk about COVID training, crisis management and more.

Chris Duncan, accountant with MNP in B.C., offers his unique perspective on the forest industry.

Part 2 - Russ Vaagen continues his talk about the evolution of Vaagen Timbers and the amazing story the industry and mass timber have to tell. 

Part 1 - Russ Vaagen talks about the evolution of Vaagen Timbers and the amazing story the industry and mass timber have to tell. 

Deb Hawkinson, president of Forest Resources Association (FRA), discusses their work and dealing with COVID-19. Sponsored by TimberWest Magazine

Beth Krisko discusses the work of Forests Today & Forever. Sponsored by TimberWest Magazine

Jim Peterson talks about his new book First, Put Out The Fire! Sponsored by TimberWest Magazine

Ken Schirman, Branch Manager of Triad Machinery, discusses what it's like behind the scenes of an equipment dealership.

Preston Green, a CTL Operations Specialist at Miller Timber Services, talks about harvesting, firefighting and exciting opportunities for the next generation.

Episode 2 with wildlife biologist Fran Cafferata Coe, about helping landowners account for wildlife when considering a forest management plan.

Episode 1 with wildlife biologist Fran Cafferata Coe, about helping landowners account for wildlife when considering a forest management plan.

Diane Washburn and Jill Bell, members of Oregon Women in Timber, explain the importance of the organization and what it brings to the industry and women.

Roger Smith of RL Smith Logging talks about what it takes to get into the industry and PFF’s Adopt a High School Program.

Court Stanley, President of US Forestry, talks about a Port Blakely, and options in the industry for the next generation.

Mike Cloughesy, Director of Forestry at the Oregon Forestry Institute talks about the amazing things OFRI is currently involved in.

Nick Smith, Executive Director of Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities tells us about the important role his organization plays and the role we can play today.

Casey Black discusses the export side of the industry and opportunities for the next generation.

Joe Miller discusses what it takes to be a log buyer for Trinity River Lumber Co.

Brian Bahs, President of the Washington Contract Loggers Association Credit Union, talks about the member-owned financial cooperative, and its lending practices for Northwest loggers.

Mark Corrao of Northwest Management Inc., talks about LiDAR, managing forestland and opportunities for individuals who enjoy both forestry and computers. 

Learn about Shasta College’s unique, one-year equipment certification program. Instructor John Livingston talks about the program’s amazing success and growth, and how it helps formerly incarcerated individuals searching for a new career. 

An interview with Oregon State University Senior Instructor Jeff Wimer and student Logan Truax, about OSU’s unique hands on, paid, logging program. The two talk about the value the program provides for students’ education, eventual career in the forest industry and their pocket books.