Minnesota Logger Education Program

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/j-a-logging-named-2026-minnesota-logger-of-the-year/

J & A Logging of Wright, Minnesota named the 2026 Minnesota Logger of the Year by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee.

06/04/2026

Throwback Thursday - to 1937

Margaret Bourke-White was already seen as a major talent in photojournalism when she was hired as one of the first four staff photographers at LIFE magazine. She quickly demonstrated her abilities when she shot the first cover story in the magazine’s history, on the building of Fort Peck Dam. The ...

06/04/2026

https://bemidjinow.com/project-canopy-tree-drive-on-saturday/

Nine million trees were destroyed in the Bemidji area last summer, and the local community is still recovering. Because of this, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting will b

06/01/2026

A newly published study in the Forest Products Journal highlights the critical role logging businesses play in supporting the forest products supply chain and rural economies across the Lake States region, comprising Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The research found that logging businesses directly supported 8,724 jobs and nearly $500 million in economic output in 2023, with total contributions increasing to 11,088 jobs and $902.6 million when multiplier effects are included.

New Study Highlights Economic Importance of Logging Industry and Risks of Capacity Decline

A newly published study in the Forest Products Journal highlights the critical role logging businesses play in supporting the forest products supply chain and rural economies across the Lake States region, comprising Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The research found that logging businesses directly supported 8,724 jobs and nearly $500 million in economic output in 2023, with total contributions increasing to 11,088 jobs and $902.6 million when multiplier effects are included.

Read it here:https://fpj.kglmeridian.com/downloadpdf/view/journals/fpro/76/2/article-p173.pdf

05/30/2026

Nearly 400 logging professionals participated this spring in the LogSafe Psychological First Aid workshop. Just like First Aid/CPR participants spend time every-other-year learning about using the tourniquet they hope they never need to use our loggers took the time to "sharpen their saw" when it comes to psychological first aid. More resources below. (with ArcaMind)

During Mental Health Awareness Month, FRA shared resources and conversations focused on wellness, stress management, and workforce well-being across the forest products industry.

Our platform explored:

🌲 The Forest Products Industry and Mental Health
🔗 https://forestresources.org/2026/05/07/the-forest-products-industry-and-mental-health/

🌲 Digital Detox and Mental Health | Unplugging for Productivity
🔗 https://forestresources.org/2026/05/14/digital-detox-and-mental-health-unplugging-for-productivity/

🌲 Mental Health in the Lumber Industry: The Tough Conversation We Can’t Afford to Ignore
🔗 https://forestresources.org/2026/05/21/mental-health-in-the-lumber-industry-the-tough-conversation-we-cant-afford-to-ignore/

We also hosted Harvesting Health and Wellness with Dr. Robin Tutor, who shared practical strategies for managing stress, supporting employee well-being, and promoting healthier workplaces.

💻 Webinar Recording: https://forestresources.org/resources/harvesting-health-wellness/

Mental health affects every part of our workforce and every link in the wood supply chain. Supporting the well-being of the people who keep our industry moving is an investment in the future of forestry.

05/28/2026

Wisconsin’s forest industry is facing growing pressure from mill closures, rising logging costs and changing timber markets.

Former forester and congressional candidate Fred Clark says new investment and markets are needed to stabilize the state’s timber economy

05/27/2026

Northern Loggers are Jacks of all Trades - This means in Minnesota, too.

Northern Logger Magazine Diversification Chuck Zimmerman: Logger and “Jack of All Trades” By Erin Kessler With the wet weather of spring turning skid roads into a muddy mess and potentially affecting water quality and causing erosion, many logging operations park their equipment and turn to othe...

05/26/2026

Tobey McDowell of C. McDowell Logging Recognized as FRA’s 2026 National Outstanding Logger Award Winner

ERIC MCCONNELL, PH.D. RECEIVES FRA’S 2026 SOUTHCENTRAL REGION TECHNICAL WRITING AWARD

05/16/2026

https://queticosuperior.org/salvaging-wildfire-damaged-trees-in-the-superior-national-forest-for-forest-products/

Trees damaged by 2025 wildfires that impacted state and federal lands near Brimson, Minnesota is turned into forest products.