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…
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…
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.…
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…
Virginia Loggers Association consists of logging businesses across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members and their employees stay abreast of the latest information on sustainable forest harvests, safety and water quality through Virginia Tech’s SHARP Logger continuing education classes.
A national survey of loggers’ attiude across America on current and projected future markets and logging conditions. Find out how Loggers across America feel about their businesses now and the next five years. ► View Survey Results Report (pdf)
Information for all haulers including changes in rules, regulations and training. ► TEAM Safe Trucking Newsletter (pdf)
The Richmond Logging Expo 2020 has been reshceduled due to the corona virus pandemic to October 9 10. We look forward to seeing everyone. Please visit the VLA booth. ► Expo Richmond 2020
Under federal and state declarations and acts, businesses hauling forest products are temporarily exempted from overweight, overwidth, licensing, registration and hours of service which includes interstate highways. You must copy and keep the VDOT waiver dated March 19, 2020 in…
Click on the link below for more information about the recently passed Cares Act Stimulus Program. ► CARES Act Section A (pdf)