14+ hour, 20+ min ago   (603+ words) Those questions will be at the center of FRA conversations this fall, beginning with the FRA 2026 Southcentral Region Fall Meeting, September 15–16 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, followed by the FRA 2026 Western Region Fall Meeting, September 16–18 in Redmond, Oregon, and culminating with the…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (329+ words) Last week, FRA Lake States Region Consultant Josh Burling explored why healthy forests need healthy markets. His message was straightforward: strong markets provide the economic foundation that keeps forests productive, sustainable, and working. But what does that actually look like…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (244+ words) Jack Mills was presented with an engraved cherry and black walnut cross-cut saw plaque and a generous award check. He graciously accepted the award for himself and his family. Originally, Mills owned and operated a successful excavation company before feeling…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (536+ words) For the forest sector, the impact is direct and unavoidable. Boomer‑Heavy Occupations Are Being Hit First Forest industry‑critical occupations — logging, trucking, and mill operations — are among the most Boomer‑dependent in the entire U.S. economy. In many…...