Virgina Loggers Association publishes five newsletters each year with current articles by the Department of Forestry on state forestry programs and services, American Loggers Council, SHARP Logger updates, and safety updates from Forestry Mutual Insurance. Guest articles are also regularly…
“As We See It” – Adapt, Change and Overcome
American Loggers Council incoming President sets forth a vision for all of our nation’s logging businesses. Each must have a vision and clearly understand our economy at all levels. To survive, we must adapt to a changing business climate, make…
Virginia Loggers Association Members Talk Logging and More with Congressional Representatives
April 14 – 16, 2016 Here we are at the Washington, D C annual spring “Capitol Fly – In! We were part of an effort by the American Loggers Council focusing attention on the importance of logging to the forest…
VLA & State Officials Meet on Interstate Highways’ Hauling Weights
Virginia Loggers Association President Vance Wright and board member Frank Myers, along with Executive Director Ron Jenkins, met with Deputy Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry Sam Towell, VDOT Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick and DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb on March 11, 2016…
The Richmond Logging Expo
Come join fellow loggers at the Richmond Raceway Complex and enjoy the 35th East Coast Sawmill & Logging Equipment Exposition on May 13 & 14, 2016. ► View Expo Flyer (pdf)
As We See It
The American Loggers Council Sends out its appreciation to All of its Sponsor. ► View Sponsor List (pdf)
Team Safe Trucking Effort Moves Forward
TEAM Safe Trucking, a volunteer alliance committed to elevating the safety, performance, and professional level of the forest industry’s transportation sector, is moving forward with its ambitious program. The group consists of key integral facets of the forest products industry:…
Virginia Loggers 14th Annual Meeting August 25 -28, 2016!
Quick Look & Lodging Meeting will be Held at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia. Call 540 985 – 5900 and use “VLA” for reservation booking code. Friday August 26, 2016 – Small Business Succession Planning and Reality of Commercial…
Town of Emporia Truck Issues
The City of Emporia City Council has approved a one year extension to allow the hauling of forest products through the City until December 31, 2016. Councilman Woodrow Harris asked the City Manager to place this issue on its December…
2016 General Assembly Preview
Virginia legislature is very important to loggers and others. The 2016 session opens with a variety of bills covering a wide range of subjects from the administration of government, agriculture and forestry to workers compensation. To ensure the sustainability of…