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Talking Timber

by Diane Mettler

Welcome to Pacific Forest Foundation’s Talking Timber, where each week we will be looking behind the scenes of the Northwest Timber Industry. We will be talking to everyone from foresters to firefighter and machine operators to log buyers.

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Episodes

  1. Clyde Calhoun, CEO and Founder of Root Idea

    Clyde Calhoun, CEO and Founder of Root Idea talks about the development of AI and how companies are adapting or need to adapt.

  2. Trajectory's Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Carving

    A chat with Austin Ernesti, Johnyy Kimball and Eric Clark about Trajectory's Upcoming Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Carving Event

  3. Trajectory - Part 2

    Join us for the second part of our talk with Austin Ernesti and the folks from Trajectory.

  4. Trajectory Community and Forestry Support

    A chat with the team at Trajectory about what's new and on the horizon for this dynamic group.

  5. Clyde Calhoun, founder and CEO of Root Idea.

    In this episode we talk with Clyde Calhoun about AI adoption and how it can be an effective tool in the timber industry.

  6. Bree Wanner, T-Mar VP of Operations

    In this episode we talk with Bree Wanner, who is T-Mar's VP of operations and a board member of the Pacific Logging Congress.

  7. Hunter Harrill, Cal Poly Humboldt Professor

    In this episode we're talking with Hunter Harrill, a professor at Cal Poly Humboldt and this year's Pacific Logging C0ngress President.

  8. Casey Smith, Vice President of Lending at WCLA

    This week we talk with Casey Smith about his job as Vice President of lending at the WCLA Credit Union.

  9. Heidi Krueger, Edward Jones' Financial Advisor

    A conversation with Heidi Krueger from Edward Jones and her work with the timber industry.

  10. Part 2 with Blake Manley

    In this episode, we finish up our talk with Blake Manley about workforce development and connecting the dots between industry companies and future employees.

  11. Blake Manley, Program Manager Workforce Development UIEF, Potlatch, Idaho

    In this episode we will be speaking to Blake Manley, Program Manager Workforce Development UIEF, Potlatch, Idaho He has had successful teaching career and is probably best known for his industry YouTube videos – Manley Jobs, which focusses as you might guess on jobs in the forest industry

  12. Pete Jackson, Green Diamond Resource Company

    In this episode we speak with Pete Jackson, one of the vice presidents of Green Diamond Resource Company and an executive board member of the Pacific Logging Congress.

  13. Tom Holl, Canyon Creek Logging

    In this episode we speak with Tom Holl, Owner of Canyon Creek Logging and past president of the Pacific Logging Congress.

  14. Mac Lefebvre, President of the Intermountain Logging Conference

    In this episode we atlk with Mac Lefebvre about his work at Mast Reforestation and the upcoming Intermountain Logging Conference.

  15. Cal Poly Humboldt Logging Sports Team

    In this episode we talk to Zoey Cardoza and Kendra Gerstenberg, Cal Poly Humboldt students and president and secretary of the Cal Poly Humboldt Logging Sports Team.

  16. Steve Henson, President, Oregon Logging Conference

    Steve Henson, the 86th President of the Oregon Logging Conference will talk about the upcoming conference and his time in the industry.

  17. Landen Richardson, HELO Program student at Shasta College

    In this episode we talk with Landen Richardson who is a current student studying forestry in the HELO Program at Shasta College in Redding, California.

  18. Trajectory Community and Forestry Support

    Trajectory works to fill the gap in promotion, training and support of entry level positions in the forest products industry.

  19. Droneseed

    In part 2 we continue our talk with Arnoud de Villegas, VP of Business Development and Matthew Aghai, VP of Research and Development at Droneseed.

  20. Droneseed - Part 1

    In this episode we talk with Arnoud de Villegas, VP of Business Development and Matthew Aghai, VP of Research and Development at Droneseed.

  21. Dale Ewers, Owner of DC Equipment

    In this episode we talk with New Zealand's Dale Ewers, logger and owner of DC Equipment about the evolution of equipment for a safer future.

  22. Wayne Cochran, Founder and Owner of Axis Forestry

    A discussion with Wayne Cochran about his 13 years as owner and founder of Axis Forestry.

  23. Dr. John Garland, professional engineer

    Dr. John Garland, a professional engineer talks about his career and his work with logger safety.

  24. Bob Brash, Executive Director, Truck Loggers Association

    In This episode we talk with Bob Brash, Executive Director of B.C.'s Truck Loggers Association, how he got into the industry and his thoughts on the future.

  25. Becky Roe, Director of Forest Health at Shasta College

    Becky Roe talks about the amazing forestry program at Shasta College.

  26. Becky Roe, Director of Forest Health at Shasta College

    Becky Roe talks about the amazing forestry program at Shasta College.

  27. Diane Dealey Neill — Forestry Challenge

    Diane Dealey Neill is the founder and coordinator of the Forestry Challenge, an acedemic event for high school students in technical forestry.

  28. OWIT and National Forest Products Week

    In this episode we talk with Molly Johnson and Jaimie Knight from Oregon Women in Timber.

  29. Duane Doyle Jr., President of Peterson Cat

    This week we talk to Duane Doyle Jr., President of Peterson Cat about growing up in a family business and opportunities for the next generation.

  30. Julien Richer-Lanciault, Production manager for Forestry at CM Labs

    Julien Richer-Lanciault, Production manager for Forestry at CM Labs talks about Cm Lab's simulators and their impact on the industry.

  31. Terry Neal, Milltech Lumber Inventory Management System

    Terry Neal of Milltech Lumber Inventory Management System talks about the tech side of mills and opportunities for the next generation.

  32. Kirk Luoto, Territory Manager for Modern Machinery, Part 2

    Part 2 of our talk with Kirk Luoto, Territory Manager for Modern Machinery, about his long family history in the business, transitioning to Modern and challenges facing the industry.

  33. Kirk Luoto, Territory Manager for Modern Machinery

    This week we talk to Kirk Luoto, Territory Manager for Modern Machinery, about his long family history in the business, transitioning to Modern and challenges facing the industry.

  34. Jack Thornburg, logger

    In this episode we'll be talking to Jack Thornburg, who has enjoyed a long career as a logger and is a past president of the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference.

  35. Ray Haupt, Commisioner of District 5, Siskiyou County, California - Part 2

    We continue our discussion with Ray Haupt, Commisioner of District 5, Siskiyou County, California.

  36. Ray Haupt, Commisioner of District 5, Siskiyou County, California

    Ray Haupt, Commisioner of District 5, Siskiyou County, California talks about his career in the forest service.

  37. Mike Dickinson, Caterpillar Forestry Division

    Mike Dickinson talks about products development at Caterpillar's Forestry Division in British Columbia.

  38. Diane Mettler, Editor TimberWest Magazine

    In this episode we talk to Diane Mettler about her role as editor of TimberWest Magazine and what it takes to attract industry readers.

  39. Jill Bell and Forest Products Week

    In This episode Jill Bell talks about National Forest Products Week.

  40. Jill Bell, Thru the Trees

    Jill Bell, Area Manager at Weyerhaeuser talks about the new high school film competition called Thru the Trees.

  41. Preston Green, Miller Timber Services

    Preston Green talks about the company's firefighting team and what they're doing to combat fires this year.

  42. John Bailey, Professor of Silviculture and Fire Management

    In this episode we talk with John Bailey, Professor of Silviculture and Fire Management, College of Forestry at Oregon State University about the increased danger of wildfire and possible solutions moving forward.

  43. Wendy Farrand, Industry speaker and writer

    Wendy Farrand is an industry speaker and writer with a mission to strengthen the people side of timber harvesting. For the past 10 years she has worked solely for the logging community taking her unique combination of skills and experiences to logging contractors around the U.S. and Canada.

  44. Eric Burke, Natural Resources Staff Officer, Rogue River, Siskiyou National Forest

    Eric Burke, Natural Resources Staff Officer for the National Forest Service talks about his career and the many opportunities that exist in the Forest Service.

  45. Rich Gordon, President of the California Forestry Association

    Rich Gordon, President of the California Forestry Association talks about some of the amazing things they are doing and their goals for the future.

  46. Brian Carbaugh of Campbell Global

    Brian Carbaugh of Campbell Global talks about the benefits of technology and industry associations.

  47. Steve Brink, Vice President, Public Relations at the California Forestry Association

    Find out what's happening in the California forests from Steve Brink, Vice President Public Relations at the California Forestry Association.

  48. Dr. Hunter Harrill talks about forestry program at Humboldt State University in part 2 of our podcast.

    Dr. Hunter Harrill talks about his career path from Green Diamond Resource Company, to a PhD. in New Zealand to Humboldt State University in part 2 of our podcast

  49. Dr. Hunter Harrill, Assistant Professor of Forest Operations at Humboldt State University

    Dr. Hunter Harrill talks about his career path from Green Diamond Resource Company, to a PhD. in New Zealand to Humboldt State University.

  50. Diesel Equipment Technology Program - Centralia College

    A talk with student Madelynne Wieland and instructor Tyson Lucas about the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Centralia College in Washington.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Pacific Forest Foundation’s Talking Timber, where each week we will be looking behind the scenes of the Northwest Timber Industry. We will be talking to everyone from foresters to firefighter and machine operators to log buyers.

HOSTED BY

Diane Mettler

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Welcome to Pacific Forest Foundation’s Talking Timber, where each week we will be looking behind the scenes of the Northwest Timber Industry. We will be talking to everyone from foresters to firefighter and machine operators to log buyers.

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