Oregon Logging Conference - Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo
Towering heavy equipment and forestry professionals from across the world return to the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Feb. 23 through 25, for the 74th Oregon Logging Conference.The OLC has a deserved reputation as the west coasts most complete exhibition of the latest logging industry equipment, complemented by high-quality educational opportunities and networking events. “If you are in the logging industry, this year’s event is a tremendous value,” said 2012 OLC President Ken Wienke. “At a time when we see signs of the economy beginning to improve, we’ve worked hard to make this the event to learn what’s happening in the industry, from equipment to education and all under one roof.”
This year’s theme, “The World Needs Our Wood” will be discussed at conference educational seminars and during the keynote address given by William F. Springer, Vice President of Caterpillar Diversified Products Division. With current information about the global market, Springers’ remarks promise to be timely.
Brains and brawn will abound at the 2012 OLC. Registered participants will have the opportunity to earn nine professional logger credits and eight SAF-CFE credits. The brute force of the logging profession will be on exhibition during the third annual log loader operator competition. The event will put skilled log loader operators against each other in an exciting timed competition held on Friday and Saturday of the conference.
“This year’s conference is packed with unique opportunities for forestry professionals to increase their knowledge, kick some tires and see and hear about the latest technology and equipment on the market,” said Wienke. “With the economy starting to turn around the OLC will ensure our attendees receive the greatest value for their registration fee, offering outstanding educational networking opportunities and the largest heavy equipment expo west of the Mississippi River.”
Also again this year all indoor exhibitors will be under one roof in the Convention Center, making it easier for attendees to see all of the displays in one location and m ore convenient for attending educational seminars and food vendors. In addition, the Sawdust Bowl will be located in the Performance Hall of the Convention Center. This popular networking event includes hosted beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
To register for the conference or for more information, visit the Oregon Logging Conference website, http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/, or call (514) 686-9191.
To assist the media with your coverage of the 2012 Oregon Logging Conference here is the complete event schedule:
| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 - Evening Activities Held At The Eugene Hilton | |
| 5p.m.- 8p.m. | Registration, Eugene Hilton Hotel |
| 5p.m.- 8p.m. | Meet & Greet“Hosted Beer & Wine“ - 12th Floor Vista Ballroom |
| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 - All Program Sessions Held At Lane County Fairgrounds | |
| 7a.m.- 4p.m. | Registration -Main Convention Center Lobby |
| 8a.m.- 5p.m. | Equipment Displays Open |
| 7a.m.- 8a.m. | Opening Session Breakfast- Sponsored by Caterpillar - Wheeler PavilionTickets included with PAID Registration |
| 8:30a.m. | Call to Order, Wheeler Pavilion - 1 PL Credit Welcome - Chairman, Eugene Chamber of Commerce Greetings - Stanwood Murphy Jr., 2012 President, Pacific Logging Congress Program Update - First Vice President Don HardwickPresident’s Address - Ken Wienke, 2012 President Keynote Speaker - Mr. William F. Springer, Vice President, Diversified Products Division of Caterpillar Inc. |
| 9a.m.-4p.m. | Chain Saw Wood Carver - Outside Demonstration Area |
| 10a.m.-1p.m. | Grade School Education Tours |
| 11a.m.- 1p.m. | Free Time to View Equipment Displays |
| 1:00p.m. | Meeting Called To Order- Wheeler Pavilion |
| 1:15p.m. | OregonState UniversityForestry Program Update |
| 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. | What’s New In Technology and In Logging - Wheeler Pavilion - 2 PL Credits“Six Critical Tire Factors”, presented by Bob Kimble, Michelin Tire USA Manufacturing
” Pierce: New Product Innovation”, presented by Shawn Hagen, Pierce Pacific Mfg. “Chain Saw Technology Applied To Logging”, presented by Cary Shepherd, National Training Specialist, Husqvarna “What’s New In Logging At Caterpillar”, presented by Keith Hicks, Caterpillar Forestry |
| 5p.m. -6:30p.m. | Sawdust Bowl - “Hosted Beer & Wine”- Entertainment,sponsored by Peterson Pacific Corp. - Performance Hall, Convention Center Ticket Included With Paid Registration |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012 - All Program Sessions Held At Lane County Fairgrounds | |
| 7a.m.- 4p.m. | Registration - MainConvention CenterLobby |
| 8a.m.- 5p.m. | Equipment Displays Open |
| 7a.m.- 8a.m | Hosted Breakfast- Sponsored by the Pape’ Group - Wheeler Pavilion-Tickets included with PAID registration |
| 9a.m.- 4p.m. | Chain Saw Wood Carver– Outside Demonstration Area |
| 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. | OregonForestPractices Seminar- Sponsored by the Pape’ Group,Wheeler Pavilion - 3 FP Credits
The following are required topics by SFI to be Certified. 8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m.- “Invasive Species”, presented by Steve Wickman, Plum Creek Timber Co., Coos Bay, Oregon 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m.- “Special and Sensitive Sites”, Brian Kernoham, Forest Capital, Portland, Oregon 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.- “1977 Mine Act: As it applies to the Timber Industry”, presented by John Marshall, Oregon Independent Aggregate Association |
| 8:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. | WashingtonForestPractices Seminars -SEMeeting Room- Exhibit Hall - 2 WAFP Credits or 1 PL Credits8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m.-
“Wet Weather Operations & Forest Roads; from RMAPS to Emergencies”, presented by Seth Barnes, Forest Practices Coordinator, Washington DNR, Castle Rock, Washington 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. - “Working with Wet Weather and Forest Roads; A PNW Industry Perspective”, presented by Stephen Dillon, P.E., Hancock Forest Management, Cathlamet, Washington |
| 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. | Business Seminar 1 - Sponsored by Wilcox & Flegel Oil Co., SW Meeting Room Exhibit Hall - 1 PL Credit - no repeat
ChinaExport Markets - Tom Leeds, Pacific Lumber & Shipping |
| 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. | Woody Biomass Seminar/Panel -Wheeler Pavilion- 2 PL CreditsForest biomass has been a rapidly emerging market, expanding the potential for added value from forestlands across the west. The OLC Woody Biomass seminar will explore the wood fuels supply chain and give an overview of the forest to green energy business.
Purpose: Provide an overview of biomass business opportunities / limitations within the geographic region of the Oregon Logging Conference. 1. “How Will Renewable Energy Standards, Regulatory Requirements and Subsidies Influence Wood Biomass Development?”, Presented by Bill Carlson, Carlson Small Power Consultants, Redding, California 2. “Biomass Recovery from a Landowner Perspective.”, Presented by Milt Moran, Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc., Sweet Home, Oregon 3. “The Economics of Biomass Collection, Grinding, and Transportation.”, Presented by Mark Standley, Big Horn Logging and Biomass Harvesting LLC, Vernonia, Oregon 4. “Green Energy Alternatives” Presented by Bruce Summers, Greenwood Resources, Boardman, Oregon 5. “The Perspective of the End Users and Fuel Buyer.”, Presented by Debbie Thomas, Roseburg Forest Products., Roseburg, Oregon |
| 11a.m. - 12p.m. | Business Seminar 2 - SW Meeting Room Exhibit Hall - 1 PL Credit- no repeat“The Impact of the Mountain Pine Beetle on the British Columbia Forest Industry - Why is this Important to You” - Presented by Jim Girvan, M.D.T. Consulting Ltd. |
| 11a.m. - 3p.m. | “OLC” Log Loader Competition- Sponsored by Triad Machinery and Linkbelt Outside Display Area. Visit http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/or call 541-686-9191 |
| 11am- 12p.m. | Exhibitor Hands On Seminar - Husqvarna, Outside Demo Display Area- 1PL Credit - “Chain Saw Arts & Science”, presented by Cary Shepherd, National Training Specialist, Husqvarna |
| 1p.m. - 2p.m. | Exhibitor Hands On Seminar - Pape’ Machinery Outside Display Area - 1PL Credit
“Shovel Undercarriage Management: Operating Fundamentals, Inspection, and Basic Maintenance”, presented by Jim Carter, Pape’ MachineryOutside Display Area 1 PL Credit - Not Repeated |
| 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. | Exhibitor Hands On Seminar- General Trailer Outside Display Area -1 PL Credit
Oregon Dept. of Transportation Updates, presented by Susan Combs and Ken Norwood ODOT |
| 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. | Business Seminar 3- SW Meeting Room Exhibit Hall- 1 PL Credit- Not Repeated“What is Forest Certification? What is this to me?”- Mike Burns, American Tree Farm System, National Program Resource Mgr., WA DC |
| 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. | WashingtonForestPractices Seminar- SEMeeting - Exhibit Hall -2 WA FP Credits or 1 PL Credits
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.- “Dilemma for Small Forest Landowners in Washington State”, presented by Vic Musselman, Policy Chair for Washington Farm Forestry Association 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.- “Soil Compaction and Long Term Site Productivity”, presented by Scott Holub, Soil Scientist, Weyerhaeuser Company, Springfield, OR |
| 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. | Sawdust Bowl “Hosted Beer & Wine” - Sponsored by Ritchie Bros., -Entertainment,Sponsored by Peterson Pacific Corp. - Performance Hall, Convention Center - Ticket Included With Paid Registration |
| EVENTS HELD AT THE EUGENE HILTON | |
| 12:30p.m. - 3p.m. | LADIES’ DESSERTS FOR DREAMS - Charity Benefit for The National Association For Mental Illness (NAMI) - Enjoy Decadent Desserts Donated from area Restaurants and Bakeries - visit http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/ for details on how to purchase a ticket to this event. |
| 5p.m. - 10p.m. | Doors Open - OWIT Talk About Trees Fund Raiser Auction and Dinner |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 - All Activities Held At Lane County Fairgrounds | |
| 9a.m. - 2p.m. | All Exhibits Open To Public- Convention Center & Parking Area Family Fun and Education Activities - Wheeler Pavilion Wood Carver - Outside Demonstration AreaHigh School Forestry Skills Competition- Sponsored by Warrenton Fibre / Nygaard Logging Co., - Outside Display Area |
| 9a.m. - 12p.m. | “OLC” Log Loader Competition- Sponsored by Triad Machinery and Linkbelt - Outside Display Area - Visithttp://www.internationalforestindustries.com/ or call 541-686-9191 |
| 10a.m. - 11a.m. | New Saturday!- Hands On Seminar - Husqvarna, Outside Demo Display Area 1PL Credit - “Chain Saw Arts & Science” Presented by Cary Shepherd, National Training Specialist, Husqvarna |
| 11:15a.m. - 12:15p.m. | New Saturday!- Hands On Seminar - General Trailer Outside Display Area-Oregon Department Of Transportation Regulation Updates - 1 PL Credit
Susan Comb, ODOT and Ken Norwood, ODOT |
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