Events and Memberships
Following is the complete 2011 Oregon Logging Conference schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
5 to 8 p.m.
- Registration – 12th Floor of the Eugene Hilton
Meet and Greet event, hosted beer and wine
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Lane Events Center
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Registration, Convention Center Lobby
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Indoor exhibit displays will be located under one roof in the Convention Center
7 to 8:30 a.m.
- Opening Session Breakfast, Wheeler Pavilion
9 a.m.
- Meeting called to order, Wheeler Pavilion
- 2011 OLC’s president address by Eric Thompson
- Welcome from the Eugene Chamber of Commerce
- Greetings, Pacific Logging Congress 2011 President Mike Pihl
- Oregon State University forestry program update, Dean Hal Salwasser, Oregon State University College of Forestry
- Keynote address by Dr. Lynn Michaelis, President, Strategic Economic Analysis, LLC
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Chain Saw Wood Carver Ryan Anderson, Bob King and Mark Colp located in the outside demonstration area
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
11am to 3 p.m.
- OLC Log Loader Operator Competition, outside display area
1 p.m.
- Meeting called to order, Wheeler Pavilion
1:30 p.m.
- Educational seminar: What’s New in Logging Technology, Wheeler Pavilion
- “The Future of Professional Forest Engineering & Management Education at Oregon State University,” Thomas Maness, Prof., OSU College of Forestry
- “Transportation Solutions for the Wood Products Industry,” Dan Taylor, Western Trailer Co.
- ”Real-Time Wood Quality Measurers for Smarter Dangle-Head Processing Operations,” Peter Carter, Chief Exec., Fibre-Gen
- “New Log Loader with Tier IV Interim”, Mike Dickenson, Caterpillar Forestry
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Sawdust Bowl, Hosted Beer & Wine and Live Music, Convention Center Lobby
Friday, Feb. 25 – Lane Events Center
6:30 to 8 a.m. Hosted breakfast, Wheeler Pavilion
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, Convention Center Lobby
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Equipment displays open
*Indoor exhibit displays will be located under one roof in the Convention Center
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- Oregon Forest Practices Seminar: The Latest About Moving Water Away From Forest Roads, Skid Trails and Landings, Wheeler Pavilion
- Forest Practices Rules about Road Runoff and Water Protection, presented by Paul Clements, Stewardship Forester, ODF, West Lane District, Veneta, Oregon
- Managing Roads & Water – Overview of Draining Harvest Roads, presented by Steve Bowers, Forestry Extension Agent, Oregon State University, Douglas County, Roseburg, Oregon
- Road Engineering & Maintenance for Bes Drainage, presented by Neil Crawford, Forest Engineer, Plum Creek Timber Co., Coos Bay, Oregon
- During Operations – Cross Drainage & Other Challenges, presented by Todd West, Forester, Plum Creek Timber Co., Toledo, Oregon
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Washington Forest Practices Seminar, Northwest Meeting Room:
- "Recent Rule Changes Regarding Herbicide Application Near RMZ’s and Waters of State”, Presented by Bruce Alber, Wilbur-Ellis
- “Automation Software for Log Processing to Enhance Utilization”, Presented Wayne Davison, Waratah Forestry Attachments
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Chain Saw Wood Carver Ryan Anderson, Bob King and Mark Colp located in the outside demonstration area
9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Talk About Trees Classroom Presentation, Presented by Joan Ruud - Southeast Meeting Room
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
- Educational Seminar #1 – Southwest Meeting Room A
“Business Opportunities in Biomass Production”, presented by Todd Payne, Vice President, Seneca Jones Timber Company
- Education Seminar #1 – Southwest Meeting Room B
“Business Opportunities in Biomass Production”, presented by Tim West, Forest Product Specialist, John Deere Forestry
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
- Educational Seminar #1 Speakers will switch rooms – Attendees will not change rooms.
"Business Opportunities in Biomass Production”, presented by Tim West, Forest Product Specialist, John Deere Forestry
“Business Opportunities in Biomass Production”, presented by Todd Payne, Vice President, Seneca Jones Timber Company
12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
- Educational Seminar #2, - Southwest Meeting Room A & B
“How to Participate in Federal Stewardship Contracts – Industries’ Perspective”, Presented by Dale “Flip” Houston, Scott Logging Co., La Pine, Oregon
Government’s Perspective”, Presented by Roy Shelby, Contract Administrator, US Forest Service, Mt. Hood District, Sandy, Oregon
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
- Seminar #2 – How to Participate In Federal Stewardship Contracts
Seminar will repeat in same location with same speakers.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Exhibitor Seminar – NE Meeting Room B – Performance Hall “Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting; Tricks & Tips for Valmet Track Bunchers”, presented by Steve Schrader, Regional Service Rep., SE US Training, Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group
11a.m. to 3 p.m.
- OLC Log Loader Operator Competition, outside display area
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Exhibitor Hands-on Seminar, “Before The Chips Fly,” presented by Cary Shepherd, National Training Specialist, Husqvarna, located in Husqvarna’s outside display area.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Oregon Forest Practices Seminar: A 2011 Look at Forest Contractor Compliance Oregon’s Forestry and Fire Regulations”, Wheeler Pavilion
- 2010 Forest Rule Compliance Overview, presented by Bernie Bochsler, Forestry Training Consultant, retired ODF Stewardship Forester, Silverton, Oregon
- Fire Prevention Compliance – Current Issues, presented by Mike Jackson, Industrial Fire Prevention Forester, Douglas Forest Protective Association, Roseburg, Oregon
- Burning and Smoke Management – The Basics, presented by Nick Yonker, Smoke Management Meteorology Manager, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Salem, Oregon
- Forest Practices Rules & Program – Current Issues, presented by Brad Knotts, Forest Practices Field Coordinator, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Salem, Oregon
- Forest Regulation & Production: Building Certainty for the Long-Run, presented by Rex Storm, Forest Policy Manager, Associated Oregon Loggers, Salem, Oregon
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Washington Forest Practices Seminar, Northwest Meeting Room
- "Best Harvesting Practices in RMZ Areas”, presented by Ben Smith, Wayne Stone Logging Co., and John Wood, Wayne Stone Logging Co., Sandy, Oregon.
- “Washington Forest practices Board Rule Development Schedule for 2011”, Presented by Pete Heide, Washington Forest Protection Association, Olympia, Washington
2 to 3 p.m.
- Exhibitor Hands-on Seminar, “Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) and Drivers – Separating Fact From Fiction,” Ken Norwood, Sue Combs and Abe Dunivin, Oregon Department of Transportation, General Trailer’s outside tent display
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Educational Seminar #3 “Logging Safety Near High Voltage Power Lines”, presented by Steve Narolski Forest, Bonneville Power, Southeast Meeting Room
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Sawdust Bowl, hosted beer and wine, Convention Center lobby
- Friday Social Events – Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
12:30 to 3 p.m.
- Ladies’ Desserts for Dreams charity event for the Forestry Scholarship Program
6 p.m.
- Oregon Women in Timber Talk About Trees Fundraiser Live Auction and Dinner
Saturday, Feb. 26 – Lane Events Center
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- All Exhibits Open to the Public
- Family Fun and Education Displays, Wheeler Pavilion
- High School Forestry Skills Competition, outside display area
- Chain Saw Wood Carver Ryan Anderson, Bob King and Mark Colp in the outside demonstration area
Mark Your Calendars for Future Oregon Logging Conference Dates:
- 2011 FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25, 26
- 2012 FEBRUARY 22, 23, 24, 25
- 2013 FEBRUARY 20, 21, 22, 23
- 2014 FEBRUARY 19, 20, 21, 22
