The Landing; A Timber Industry Podcast

In this episode of The Landing, Jason Davenport sits down with Gary Warner of Warner Enterprises to discuss nearly five decades of logging, forestry, firefighting, and innovation in Northern California's timber industry. Gary shares the story of Warner Enterprises, founded by his father in 1977, and how the company has evolved from traditional logging operations into a diversified business inv...

On this episode of The Landing, Jason Davenport sits back down with Robert “Nemo” Nieman for one of the rawest conversations yet. What starts as a life update quickly turns into an honest deep dive into men’s mental health, weight loss, testosterone therapy, stress, discipline, and the reality of trying to become a better man while working in the Pacific Northwest timber industry. Jason opens up a...

This week on  The Landing Podcast Jason Davenport sits down with  Reed’s Fuel & Trucking  owner Jason Reed for a deep dive into one of the Pacific Northwest timber industry’s longest-running family businesses.  From hauling residuals 24/7 with a fleet of 42 trucks, to upgrading into modern technology like digital mirrors and automatic transmissions, Jason breaks down what it really takes to ke...

What if the real problem in the timber industry isn’t the work—but the lack of exposure to it? In this episode of  The Landing , I sit down with Austin Ernesti of Trajectory at the Oregon Logging Conference to talk about connecting the next generation to careers in forestry, logging, and the trades. We cover workforce shortages, the importance of hands-on experience, the fight to keep CTE programs...

In this episode of  The Landing , I sit down with  Rex Lowther , Executive Director of Future Natural Resource Leaders (FNRL), to talk about what it really takes to grow the future of forestry—from the ground up. Rex started logging at just 13 years old, worked his way through the industry, became a teacher, and now leads one of Oregon’s most important student leadership organizations focused on f...

In today's episode I sat down with Wayne, Justin and Richard from Axis forestry and got to talk about how business has been and what's new with Axis! If you want to see what they have going on, or contact them with questions about how they can help get you back up and running, check them out on social media or hit their website https://axisforestry.com

In this episode I set up the podcast gear at my booth and had a wide variety of guests come through. It is a bit hectic, but I had a lot of fun talking with everyone!

In today's episode I sit down with Chris Melcher from Melcher Logging and talk about what it's like being a third generation logger working in a 70+ year old family business. We dive into what thinning can do for stand health and how technology has made their equipment as efficient as possible. We hope to deepen everyone at the Oregon Logging Conference this year!

If you guys have seen "Manley Jobs" on YouTube, you know exactly who Blake is. Blake has spent a ton of time trying to help get the word out about this industry. By bringing the industry to our youth, through their schools, Blake is making a difference by showing kids that there are living wage jobs in the forest products industry. We talk about Blake's background in the industry and...

In today's. episode I sit down with Kelly Holt from Diversified Resources, Joe Schmidt and Rob Pentesco from Tigercat Industries. I would like to thank Ken from Tigercat for setting this up and everyone at Bejac for allowing us to borrow a table in their booth to record this episode. We talk about how the LX825E came into existence and what sets it apart from the LX830E and any other machine c...

In this episode I sit down with the 2026 Sierra Cascade Logging Conference President Chris Chitwood and Second Vise President Zane Peterson. We talk about why they work so hard every year to put the show on and what they do as an organization to promote and support the logging and construction industries in the region. We talk about how they raise money and what organizations get supported. Last y...

In today's episode I chat with Brian Maas. The man, the myth,the three wheeler operator who has been referenced almost every episode I have recorded with guys from Northern California. Brian has been running these things for over 20 years, and you can tell when you see him working. We talk about how Brian got into running these majestic machines and what keeps him going at it.

In today's. episode I chat with Rickey Covey and Sawyer Seth about how they came up in the industry and how they like being younger guys in the industry with real responsibilities. We get into what it takes to run crews and what these guys like to snack on while they're work, you know, the really important stuff.

In today's episode I sit down with Frank, Kathie and Jonny Muse and talk with them about how they came to be the business they are today. Frank and Kathie have worked together for many years, and they wouldn't want it any other way. Building and growing a business for them has always been about family, treating their employees and customers right, and never being a single service outfit. W...

In this episode I sit down with David Grim, the Health and Safety Manager from Associated Oregon Loggers. We talk about David's background, how he grew up logging in his families business and the path his career took to eventually land him in my office on a cut rate podcast (lol). I've never been a fan of safety folks, but David is an exception to that rule. We talk about some recent chang...

On today's. episode of The Landing I sat down with a pretty cool dude from PA who cuts timber out here in Oregon. We talk about everything from hunting, shooting long range, how elk don't actually exist and what Mike Ikes to eat after work. Get comfortable and buckle in for four hours of fun. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, email me: jason@jdavenportphotogr...

Today's. episode is a dude from Indiana named Willis Collier. Willis has been in the industry his entire life and specializes in contract cutting now. It took a while to get this one on the schedule because this guy works a ton, but I think it was worth the wait. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment below or shoot me a message. I would love to start interviewing more folks from outside...

Today I chat with a cool cat from the south coast, Chris Seamons. Chris went from high school into the marine corps, then into being a heavy equipment mechanic. We had a special guest appearance from Flynn O'Leary and discussed some questions that were submitted through instagram. Today’s episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Ce...

In today's. episode I sit down with a young guy who builds and reconstructs logging roads. Loren grew up in a small town and is no stranger to hard work. We dive into a bit of his story about how one local company gave him a start and he hasn't looked back since. We also get into a couple hunting stories and some other stuff. Today’s episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management. ...

In today's episode I sit down with a few of the board members from Trajectory, and talk about what they do and why they do it. Mike O'Malley, Austin Ernesti and Paul Felstoner share what makes them want to help get people into the trades but more specifically, the timber industry. To see what they are up to, check out the SICC festival later this year, or better yet, buy a table at their upcoming...

In today's episode I sit down with a log trucker from Sweet Home named Leon Vineyard. We dive into what he's been up to in the last few years since the last time he was on the show. Leon has a new truck since then and he just got Tire Boss installed on it. We talk about that and how he has started taking his health seriously. We talk about where I'm at on my weight loss journey and hit pretty hard...

In todays episode I check in with Kirby Molen, Zane Peterson and Keith Foster about the way the show is going and what will be going on tomorrow at the show. If you're the area, you should be at the show tomorrow!

In today's episode of The Landing, I sit down with Ted James, Carol Perea and Keith Foster from the Sierra Cascades Logging Conference. This years show is coming up fast! Be there February 6-7-8, 2025 in Anderson California. We talk about the history of the show, and what they do for the community. There is a lot more to it than just a few machines parked in an asphalt lot. For more informatio...

In today's episode I sit down with Jordan Newport from Valley View Logging and talk about what it's like to have a haircut that just by looking at it, women get aroused. He is, the most interesting guy from Sweet Home NW Roofing and Siding Pros is currently offering up to 30% off a complete roof replacement through this link. Just fill out the form to see if you qualify for up to 30% off: https://...

In this episode we dive in to family logging businesses with Garrett from Montgomery Timber Management. Garrett grew up in the industry and is trying his best to continue to grow their family business. We chat about the challenges that go along with business, working with family and adapting to a quickly changing log market. Today’s episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serv...