-Mechanized Logging Operations Training Program begins June 19
First of its kind program will rotate to locations around Maine each semester Maine’s first post-secondary training program for future operators of mechanized logging equipment is launching this summer thanks to a partnership between three Maine community colleges,...-PLC 22nd Annual Meeting
Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine holds 22nd Annual Meeting Event raises record $44,000 to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals BREWER – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine held its 22nd Annual Meeting Friday, May 5 with guests...-ALC “As We See It” Future Logging Careers Act: Training the Next Generation, Safely and Legally
By Danny Dructor The American Loggers Council has made passing the Future Logging Careers Act a top priority in the 115th United States Congress. We’re very pleased with the bipartisan support it is receiving in both the U.S. House and Senate. This is a credit...ALC “As We See It: Opportunity Knocks” May 2017
Ken Martin – President, American Loggers Council It is said that opportunity knocks. We have new leadership in Washington with the election of President Trump. As this new, pro-business administration moves forward putting appointments in place, we are very hopeful...Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issues statement in support of U.S. Sen. King proposal for grant programs to grow Maine’s rural economy
MEXICO – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issued a statement of support today for U.S. Senator Angus King’s announcement of a draft proposal for new legislation that would invest in the future of Maine’s rural workforce by creating a pair of...PLC issues statement in support of Future Logging Careers Act
AUGUSTA, ME – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issued a statement today in support of Maine Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Idaho Rep. Raúl Labrador’s reintroduction of the Future Logging Careers Act. The Future Logging Careers Act would amend the...April ALC “As We See It” Teamwork Matters
By Danny Dructor – American Loggers Council I recently wrote an article for the New Hampshire Timberland Owners and the New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Council entitled “Teamwork Matters.” Before I finished writing the article, I had already decided that the topic was...PLC issues statement on Sappi investment plans for Somerset Mill
SKOWHEGAN – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine today issued a statement praising a decision by Sappi Ltd. to invest $165 million in Paper Machine No. 1 at its Somerset Mill in Skowhegan as a move that will benefit hundreds of Maine loggers and...As We See It – Safety First – March 2017
I recently stumbled across an article posted in the North Kentucky Tribune titled, “Logging by far deadliest job in U.S.; fishing, pilots/flight engineers next, says U.S. Labor Dept.” When your mission states “To enhance the logging profession, provide a unified...Join PLC of Maine for 2017
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