The Landing; A Timber Industry Podcast

In this episode I chat with a buncher operator and all around badass named Brendon Latimer.  Brendon lives in north central Washington State and we dive in to what it's like working in the snow and how breakup works, sorry love birds not that kind of a breakup.  Some other topics are greasy windows and energy drinks, like normal.  If you have questions for Brendon, he can be found o...

In todays episode we chat with Dick Gilkison.  Dick is one of those guys I always get a kick out of chatting with.  He has been in the industry since June of 1954 and is still fairly active in daily operations of Gilkison & Dad Logging.  We chat about how much things have changed in the industry, and in life since Dick got into logging. This Episode of the podcast is brought to you by Axis Forestr...

In today's episode of The Landing I chat with Bret Gilkison from Gilkison & Dad Logging.  We talk about Bret's career in the woods starting back in the early 80's and how they've gone from a slack line logging outfit to a ground based, two man operation in recent years.  Bret has been in the brush over 40 years now and I am very excited to have had him on the podcast.  We also t...

In this episode I chat with Wayne Cochran from Axis Forestry Inc. from Kamloops, BC Canada.  Wayne and I talk about why he sarted Axis Forestry and what his favorite snack is at Timmies.  For the Americans who listen, and don't speak Canadian, you'll find out what Timmies is as well. On a more serious note, this episode dives into what it takes to run a business through covid and still s...

In this episode we dive into the company history and innovation behind Oregon Tool, the folks who produce power saw and Harvester bars and chains.  In the first part of the episode I chat with Michelle Walker about her role in marketing and how the company has made it to celebrate their 75th year in business.  We also talk about the industry and how you can help drive innovation with Ore...

In this episode I chat with Matthew Fiorito about what his job is like as an area manager for a large timber company.  We dive into Matt's career starting with high school and moving through to his current position.  Matt has spent a long time in the woods and he's learned a lot over the years about managing people, equipment and everything else it takes to keep operations moving smoothl...

In this episode I chat with Josh Wantowski about blowing out his knee, drinking energy drinks and how he got into logging.  We also touch on what goes into figuring out how to safely tether log units and the crazy places you can go with an 855. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends or leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.  I don't run ads on the show so please he...

In this episode I talk with Beau "Big Casino" Cowley.  Beau is a loader operator for JEM Forestry based out of Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  Beau grew up farming and ended up running shovel and never wants to go back.  Beau talks about what a typical day in his life looks like and how he decides to deal with trucks every day.  We talk about working out of town and how to find a good g...

In this episode I chat with a field service technician named James Stone.  James lives and works in Washington State taking care of equipment and trucks for Three Rivers Cutting.  In this episode we dive into being a field mechanic working in the woods, what drives a mechanic nuts and which energy drinks get James through his day. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on th...

In this episode I chat with feller buncher operator Ryan Kirkpatrick.  Ryan didn't come from a logging family but it's all he wants to do now.  We chat about how Ryan got into the seat of a buncher and how he likes it now that he's got a few years of experience.  I like to give this dude a hard time but he's getting really good at cutting trees.  In this episode we also talk ab...

In today's episode we get way off track and dive into a bunch of things that I don't usually get into.  We also talk about what its like to be a young business owner running a young crew and what to do if you get your ruck off in the ditch in the snow.   If you want to follow along with what the folks at JEM Forestry are up to you can follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JEM-...

In this episode we dive over the hill with Dana Campbell from Campbell Contract Cutting.  We talk about tether cutting, the future of the industry and ways to shake off the stress of running a business. If you or someone you know would be a good guest please shoot me an email jason@jdavenportphotography.com using PODCAST in the subject line.

In todays log show special episode we chat with Jacob Cox from JE Timber Co.  Jacob is based in LaPine, Oregon and we talk about the weather, his preference in gas station food and which energy drinks get him going in the morning.  We also talk about some of the challenges associated with being a 23 year old business owner in a copetitive industry.  If you want to learn more about J...

In this episode of Cork boots and Photo Shoots I sit down with Jeff Brink from Brink's Land Improvement.  We talk about the challenges associated with the hazard tree removal jobs and what else you can do with a log loader and a 1000 horse power wood grinder.   Jeff will be hard to miss at the Oregon Logging Conference this year, swing by his booth and tell him you heard it here.

In this episode we talk with Chris Rhoades who is the Lane County, Oregon Territory Manager for Papé Machinery.  Chris has a long background in equipment repair and GPS technology.  With his background in the industry and his knowledge of heavy equipment I think it sets him apart from a lot of other sales people. See Chris at the Oregon Logging Conference this week and please, let him kn...

Todays bonus edition of Cork Boots & Photo Shoots we talk with Jeff Berry from Torcup Northwest about the latest offerings in high quality torquing technology.  Jeff will have his wares on display at the Oregon Logging Conference this week.  If you swing by his booth, tell him you heard about it on the podcast. More info on Jeff's line of torque wrenches can be found online at www.torcup.com

This is episode 13 of The Landing Podcast.   This is the first edition of the bonus segment I'm calling Cork Boots & Photo Shoots.  In these bonus segments we will dive into the timber industry from other directions, interviewing folks who are not boots on the ground in the woods every day and folks who may work in industries that support the timber industry.  I also thought it...

In this episode I talk with Spencer Tuyls about what it's like working in the woods as an equipment operator, running shovel mostly.  We get into some of his pet peeves and what he likes about working in the woods.  Spencer and I know a lot of the same people so we talk about some of those guys too.  We also dive into why I have a personal connection with one of PER Trucking's "beat...

In this episode of "The Landing" I chat with Terry Mann with L&L Inc.  We chat about cut to length logging, traveling for work and working in a family business.  We touch on the rona a bit and threw some politics in towards the end.  Terry has probable tasted more beers than anyone else I personally know so we got to chat about beers a bit as well. Terry also leads a ministry ca...

On todays episode of The Landing we chat with heavy haul lowboy driver John Redden.  John works for Nelson Brothers Trucking and moves heavy equipment around the Willamette Valley and Western Oregon.  We chat about what it takes to get equipment around in the woods and what a pony motor is. If you have more questions for John he can be found on instagram @redden331 and on TikTok @lowboye...

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...