Wood Supply Research Institute (WSRI) completes national study on Certified Master Logger Programs
HEMPHILL, TX – The nonprofit Wood Supply Research Institute (WSRI) has completed a six-month national study on the value of Certified Master Logger Programs, finding they have real worth to loggers and forest industry stakeholders, but face challenges achieving the...Professional Logging Contractors of Maine issues statement on closure of Fort Fairfield biomass facility
AUGUSTA – The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) issued a statement today expressing disappointment at news that the ReEnergy Fort Fairfield biomass electric facility is closing, but optimism for the future of biomass energy in Maine. The 37 megawatt Fort...Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issues statement commending Nine Dragons investment in Maine mills
AUGUSTA – The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) issued a statement today commending ND Paper LLC’s twin announcements that it will invest $111 million in its Rumford mill over the next two years to increase production capacity, and plans to purchase the...PLC raises $72,000 at 22nd Annual Log A Load for Maine Kids Golf Tournament Sept. 21
LINCOLN – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine raised $72,000 at the 22nd Annual Log A Load for Maine Kids Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 21 at JATO Highlands Golf Course. The tournament, which benefits Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in...Graduates complete Mechanized Logging Operations Program
SCOPAN LAKE – Graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Friday, Sept. 14 at a ceremony held in the woods southeast of Ashland where they have spent weeks harvesting timber using...– Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issues statement praising Emera decision affecting biomass energy
AUGUSTA – The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) issued a statement today praising Emera Maine’s decision to provide a discount on the transmission charges paid by northern Maine generators that wheel their power into the ISO-New England grid as great...– Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine holds 23rd Annual Meeting
BREWER – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine held its 23rd Annual Meeting Friday, May 4 with awards presented to businesses, individuals, and legislators from across Maine for their outstanding contributions to the logging industry. The event also...– ALC “As We See It” Having it Both Ways
Over the past couple of years, several CEO’s of large timber companies, have expressed concerns about not having enough logging contractors to do the work needed. Who they are or who the concerns were expressed to are not important. They each followed a similar...– ALC “As We See It” Loggers Working for Loggers at 2018 Washington DC Fly-In
By Danny Dructor The American Loggers Council held its annual Fly-In to Washington DC in March, connecting loggers to members of Congress and the Trump Administration. Our event would’ve had record participation if not for an early spring snowstorm. Fortunately, 60...Join PLC of Maine for 2018
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