Why Choose a Dealer Service Center Over Independent Repair for Your Equipment
When a dozer, excavator, or loader goes down, the repair decision affects more than the invoice. It can influence warranty coverage, parts compatibility, future reliability, resale value, and how quickly the machine returns to work. Independent shops can handle some routine repairs, but a dealer service center offers direct access to manufacturer training, OEM parts,…
Improve Equipment Performance with Integrated Forestry Technology
With the ability to collect and process data in real time, John Deere technology for forestry equipment is giving logging contractors actionable insights to improve machine efficiency, increase uptime, and better manage job sites.
5 THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS AT THE 2018 ESTACADA TIMBER FESTIVAL
The 2018 Estacada Timber Festival will take place on July 4th at PGE Timber Park in Estacada, Oregon celebrating the state’s long history of logging. The event is one of our favorites and we’re excited to be a sponsor again this year. Take a look at the highlights below – you won’t want to miss this!
THE PROS & CONS OF CUT-TO-LENGTH LOGGING
Cut-to-Length (CTL) logging is a popular alternative to traditional harvesting methods. If your logging company is considering moving toward cut-to-length harvesting methods, make sure you understand the pros and cons.
WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE 2018 OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
The 2018 Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) on February 22-24 will take place at the Lane County Convention Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. The Papé Group, Inc., has been part of the OLC since it began in 1938, and we’ve been a sponsor of the conference since 2009.
AERIAL SPRAY BAN IN LINCOLN COUNTY – MORE TO FOLLOW?
Lincoln County, Ore., has become the first county in the nation to ban spraying aerial pesticides. The ballot passed by a narrow margin in May 2017, superseding state and federal pesticide laws and regulations that would otherwise permit the aerial spraying of pesticides.
THE EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED TO EXPAND TO BIOMASS HARVESTING
Considering adding biomass harvesting to your ever-growing timber harvesting business? The wood left behind by your crews is valuable and equates up to 25% – 30% of the total wood volume. Depending on the harvesting equipment in your fleet and the biomass harvesting method, typically only one piece of biomass harvesting equipment is required to expand your business.
LIMIT RESIDUAL STAND DAMAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR REPUTATION
Forest landowners want to limit residual stand damage (RSD) during selective harvests and logging contractors should too. How exactly does this damage happen? You’d be surprised. Don’t worry though, we’ll go over the different types of logging damage and offer advice on how to limit RSD so you can maintain your reputation and secure more contracts.
5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER
When it comes to logging equipment, arguably no piece of machinery more important than the knuckleboom loader. The double boom and center knuckle allow for the loading and unloading of heavy cargo in tight spaces or low clearance like no other machine. Whether you’re looking at new or used logging equipment for sale, the same general principles apply. So what are some things you need to know when in the market for new equipment?
MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH OREGON FORESTRY LAWS TO AVOID PENALTIES
To ensure a sustainable continuance of Oregon’s private forests, there are state laws that govern forest resource protection and land use. Over the last 70 years, the regulations surrounding the growth and harvest of trees associated with sustainable forestry have moved into the limelight. The state of Oregon has strict laws, several of which have been around since 1941 and have been consistently developed and updated by scientists, state agencies, landowners, and other key groups.
