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Family Furniture Keeps Woodworking Alive

The Northern Logger ·

2026/09/14

Family Furniture Co.The Northern Logger In this month’s podcast, we interview Tyler Shaheen of Family Furniture Company in New Albany, Indiana. Tyler works with oak, walnut, and other hardwoods from the Midwest to create unique, high-quality furniture. Learn about Tyler’s unexpected journey into woodworking in this

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Perspectives from the 2026 Loggers' Expo

The Northern Logger ·

2026/06/05

2026 Loggers' Expo in Essex Junction, VTThe Northern Logger In this month’s podcast, we travel to the Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo (known as the Loggers’ Expo), held May 1-2 of 2026. This annual event, organized by the Northeastern Loggers’ Association, is the association's biggest event of the year, bringing

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The World's Most Dynamic Power Tool

The Northern Logger ·

2026/04/04

In this episode with author James Card, we talk about his new book, Chainsaw Love. Card has written about outdoor pursuits in The New York Times and many other publications covering the outdoors. He was a fly-fishing guide in South Korea, and worked as a tree faller for a line-clearance company. His experiences using a saw cutting firewood with his father, working for the tree service company, and interviews with experts are woven into the book. Even if you use a chainsaw every day, you’re

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The Next Generation: Schiano Brothers

The Northern Logger ·

2025/09/22

In this podcast, we sit down with the Schiano brothers - Steven, Henry, and Jacob of SE Schiano Logging. They are all 30 or younger, and represent the next generation of loggers in the Northeast.

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How One Hardwood Sawmill Is Surviving Tough Times

The Northern Logger ·

2025/06/30

Bingaman & Son Lumber, a hardwood sawmill group in Pennsylvania, is surviving tariffs and tough log markets.

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Diversification with Derek Madden

The Northern Logger ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, we speak with Derek Madden of Madden Sustainable Forestry, a Maine-based contracting company. We discuss how he’s diversified his business and how working on private lands has helped with that, branching out with new services, surviving through these times that we’re in, and the importance of taking the time to maintain your equipment for maximum profitability. The interview was recorded in mid-April. This podcast episode is sponsored by Bandit. What chipper is right for you? With

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Matt Farr on Logging, Log Trucking, and Log Buying

The Northern Logger ·

2025/02/24

In this episode, we check in with roadside buyer Matt Farr of Port Leyden, in New York’s North Country. He’s been in the industry since graduating high school, starting out as a logger, turned log trucker, and recently he was hired by Tupper Lake Pine mill as a log buyer. We talk about his journey over the years, the ups and downs of logging and log hauling, pine markets, impending tariffs, and more.This podcast episode is sponsored by Bandit. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse

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How to Love a Forest

The Northern Logger ·

2024/08/16

In this month’s episode, we speak to Ethan Tapper, a Vermont forester who has spent the last eight years as the Chittendon County Forester for the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks, and Recreation. This June, he embarked on his own journey as a consulting forester, establishing his own company, Bear Island Forestry. In our interview we discuss the nuances of forestry and managing natural resources, educating the public about what good forestry really means, and his social media outreach. Ethan

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The Next Generation: Eryk Thurber

The Northern Logger ·

2024/07/17

In this month’s episode, we speak to Eryk Thurber, the sole proprietor of a small cable skidder operation in Etna, Maine. Eryk graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2020 and is just starting out in his career. We often hear about the current workforce challenges and the lack of “younger people” getting into logging and forestry. How can a young person get into timber harvesting without much backing or taking out millions of dollars in loans? In our conversation, Eryk describes his

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Staying Safe in the Woods with Safety Coordinator...

The Northern Logger ·

2023/11/28

Winter is here, and with the cold, snow, and ice forming across the northern US, there is no better time to be reminded of the dangers of working in the woods and what to do to avoid accidents and injuries. This month on the podcast, we talk to Donald Burr, the Safety and Training Coordinator for the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast (PLC). Burr is also the lead instructor and coordinator for the 20-week Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program (MLOFT) courses, held

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Voices of the Lake States

The Northern Logger ·

2023/10/05

Earlier in September, The Northern Logger attended the Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo in Escanaba, Michigan. The show is organized by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLPTA) and alternates between Escanaba and Green Bay, Wisconsin every year. Thousands of loggers, foresters, and others attended the show, and there were over 163 exhibitors selling all kinds of equipment, from skidders and forwarders to feller bunchers and cut-to-length harvesters.It’s not too often that

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Vertical Integration Part 2: Pleasant River Lumber...

The Northern Logger ·

2023/08/29

In this episode, Part 2 of our series on vertical integration, we interview Jason Brochu, who along with his brother and co-president Chris Brochu, have revived their family’s logging business after a 20-year hiatus under the umbrella of Pleasant River Lumber Company in central Maine. We’re also joined by Toby Pineo, the general manager of A&A Brochu logging.For more background on vertical integration, and to hear my discussion with Lyme Adirondack Forest Company’s general manager Eric Ross

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Vertical Integration Part 1: Interview with LAFCO's...

The Northern Logger ·

2023/08/16

In recent years, in large part due to a lack of logging capacity and also other regional factors including available wood and changing weather patterns, the forest products industry has seen some mills and large forestland management companies bring logging and road crews in-house — examples oftaking direct ownership of various stages of a company’s production process rather than relying on external contractors, i.e., vertical integration. In this episode, The Northern Logger speaks with Eric Ross,

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The annual Loggers’ Expo returns to Bangor, Maine

The Northern Logger ·

2023/06/29

From May 19-20, The Northeastern Loggers’ Association hosted the Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, also known as the Loggers’ Expo, in Bangor, Maine. We had amazing weather and attendance of over 5,000 people. Around 180 exhibitors promoted their products and services to an enthusiastic crowd of loggers, truckers, saw millers, and others who make their living in the Northeast’s forest products industry. At the show, The Northern Logger magazine interviewed some of the exhibitors and

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George Bellerose Discusses His New Book — Portrait of...

The Northern Logger ·

2023/04/04

On this episode of the Northern Logger Podcast, I speak with photojournalist George Bellerose, from Weybridge Vermont, about his new book Portrait of a Forest: Men and Machine. Bellerose has spent 50 years as a writer, journalist, and photographer, and the last 20 years as a photojournalist documenting the lives of everyday people. In his own words, he says that he is interested in people who are essential to community well-being but who are often overlooked or understood only superficially

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Industry Leaders Weigh in on How Businesses Can...

The Northern Logger ·

2023/02/07

One of the biggest challenges for forest products businesses is finding good workers and retaining them. The labor shortages across many industries in the US these last few years have made it even harder to attract and retain exceptional employees – essential to running a successful company. On this episode, five leaders in the industry share their thoughts, personal experiences, and the various things they are doing to attract and retain top-quality workers. We hear from Sam Lincoln, Brian Souers,

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A Look at Baillie's Boonville Sawmill Operation with...

The Northern Logger ·

2022/10/26

Procurement forester Paul Snider talks to The Northern Logger about Baillie Lumber, a major hardwood lumber producer in the northeastern US. Paul speaks about Baillie’s Boonville operation, his experiences as a procurement forester, how the industry has changed in recent years, and the current economic climate. He also offers some advice for young people who are interested in getting into the forest sector.This episode is sponsored by John Deere. Raise your game with Intelligent Boom Control. With

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The Vermont Forest Business School Recruits “Crooked...

The Northern Logger ·

2022/09/27

Do you ever feel like a crooked tree? You’re not alone. In this episode, Steven Bick introduces his Vermont Forest Business School (FBS) program by sharing a recording of an alumni session from earlier this year. During the workshop, participants discuss the lyrics to the song “Crooked Tree” by Molly Tuttle and use them as a jumping-off point for conversation around their personal experiences as professionals in the logging industry, including owning their own business, forestry best practices, and

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Thompson Native Lumber: Milling in an Ever-changing...

The Northern Logger ·

2022/08/02

Learn how Thompson Native Lumber, a mid-sized mill in Hopkinton, RI, has thrived for over six decades. The mill has maintained a healthy balance sheet through diversification and finding niche markets amid the ever-changing forest products industry landscape. You'll hear Jim Thompson discuss the evolution of his family-owned and operated mill since the mid-1950s, his diverse range of products, agile production methods, and more. Thanks to this month's sponsor, John Deere. Unlock your potential

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Travel Diaries from Sweden

The Northern Logger ·

2022/06/19

Thank you to our fabulous sponsor, John Deere!

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