Virginia Loggers Association gives Thanks for many THINGS. Most important is the confidence and trust you placed in this trade association to represent your interests. Through your support in both the good and difficult times, VLA has a home which…
Frank Myers Accepts New VLA President Duties
Mr. Myers offers humility as he takes on his new duties as President of VLA. In his first article, Mr. Myers offers solid advice to voters. ► Click here to view the VLA President’s Corner article (pdf)
Save the Date August 5 – 8, 2021 Annual Meeting at Hotel Roanoke
Change of Date!! Virginia Loggers Association is planning for a great reunion at the Hotel Roanoke for is 18th annual meeting. Our speakers will bring timely topics for your business and organization. We plan to cover products, markets, legal, 2020…
Federal COVID-19 Relief Package for Logging and Trucking Companies Deserves Our Support!
Virginia logging and forest trucking contractors have joined a national effort seeking federal relief for their industry at a time when COVID-19 and its economic impacts are threatening the survival of the companies depending on the entire U.S. forest economy.…
Loggers and Friends Contact Your Board of Supervisors Now
Loggers and Supporters please check your local newspapers now for County Board meetings and notices for amending county ordinances to adopt exemption of personal property & tools & machinery taxes on forest harvesting equipment. Please show your support! â–º Click…
Patriotic Video for Troubled Times – “We Are Warriors”
Whether the enemy is the silent and unseen one like COVID-19, Americans are stronger when standing together and not dividing. Let’s remember the good that comes from collective strength and unified vision. We can be unique and still work together…
Toilet Paper on a Log Truck
From trees hundreds of products are made everyday that we use in our homes and businesses. For example, toilet paper and other paper products are made from trees. Without managed forests which are harvested and reforested we would not have…
Driver Appreciation and Safety Day at WestRock Roanoke Rapids
Each year Virginia Loggers Association participates in Log Truck Driver Appreciation and Safety Day. Great companies show their appreciation to our commercial truck drivers by giving them lunch and a nice safety item. VLA loves to participate along with Forestry…
VLA Members Visit Virginia’s Congresssional Delegation
Each year members of the Virginia Loggers Association join their friends and colleagues from across America to meet with congressional leaders in Washington, DC. Several VLA board members and spouses joined us 2019 and made direct contacts with elected representatives.…
Great Pine Stand Thinning Creating Quail Habitat
Virginia Loggers Association members conduct all types of sustainable forest harvesting for private and public landowners. About 80% of Virginia’s forestlands are owned by private individuals who manage their forests for many purposes. Managed forests can produce income while making…