In today's episode I sit down with Chris Melcher from Melcher Logging and talk about what it's like being a third generation logger working in a 70+ year old family business. We dive into what thinning can do for stand health and how technology has made their equipment as efficient as possible.

We hope to deepen everyone at the Oregon Logging Conference this year!

If you guys have seen "Manley Jobs" on YouTube, you know exactly who Blake is. Blake has spent a ton of time trying to help get the word out about this industry. By bringing the industry to our youth, through their schools, Blake is making a difference by showing kids that there are living wage jobs in the forest products industry.

We talk about Blake's background in the industry and where he's at now. The biggest thing I would like for people to take away from this podcast are two things: How you can get involved to help with growing the future of the timber products industry in our region and which organizations are here to help.

To check out Manley Jobs, hit the link here: https://www.youtube.com/@Manleyjobs

In today's. episode I sit down with Kelly Holt from Diversified Resources, Joe Schmidt and Rob Pentesco from Tigercat Industries. I would like to thank Ken from Tigercat for setting this up and everyone at Bejac for allowing us to borrow a table in their booth to record this episode.

We talk about how the LX825E came into existence and what sets it apart from the LX830E and any other machine currently available on the market.

Joe is part of the design team responsible for the new designed lower frame and Rob is part of the team that designed the new 4154-14 mulching head.

For more information on the LX825E, visit their website here: https://www.tigercat.com/product/lx825-feller-buncher/

For more information on what Kelly and Diversified Resources can do to help with your next project, check out their website here: https://www.driforest.com

If you're in Northern California and want more information about the Tigercat lineup, check out Bejac here: https://bejac.com/#gsc.tab=0

If you want to see this machine in person, it will be on display at the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference Feb 6th and 7th 2026. Friday until 5pm and Saturday until 2pm.

It will also be at the Oregon Logging Conference Feb. 19th, 20th and 21st 2026 in Eugene, Oregon.

If you see Kushiah tell him hello from the landing.

In this episode I sit down with the 2026 Sierra Cascade Logging Conference President Chris Chitwood and Second Vise President Zane Peterson. We talk about why they work so hard every year to put the show on and what they do as an organization to promote and support the logging and construction industries in the region.

We talk about how they raise money and what organizations get supported. Last year, the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference was able to fund scholarships to over 50 hard working future leaders totaling over $107,000 in scholarships alone.

For more information on the 2026 Forest Products and Construction Equipment Expo, visit their website: https://www.sclcexpo.com/expo/current-expo

Or find them on Facebook and Instagram!

In today's episode I chat with Brian Maas. The man, the myth,the three wheeler operator who has been referenced almost every episode I have recorded with guys from Northern California. Brian has been running these things for over 20 years, and you can tell when you see him working.

We talk about how Brian got into running these majestic machines and what keeps him going at it.

In today's. episode I chat with Rickey Covey and Sawyer Seth about how they came up in the industry and how they like being younger guys in the industry with real responsibilities.

We get into what it takes to run crews and what these guys like to snack on while they're work, you know, the really important stuff.

In today's episode I sit down with Frank, Kathie and Jonny Muse and talk with them about how they came to be the business they are today.

Frank and Kathie have worked together for many years, and they wouldn't want it any other way. Building and growing a business for them has always been about family, treating their employees and customers right, and never being a single service outfit.

We also talk about their involvement in the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference and how they've grown strong connections between industry and the community through their work with the SCLC. The annual Forest Products and Construction Equipment Expo will be held at the Shasta District Fair & Event Center in Anderson, California from Thursday February 5th to Saturday February 7th, 2026. The area will be filled with vendors from all sides of the industry, a log loading competition and an excavator rodeo. You won't want to miss this event.

I would like to thank Frank, Kathie and Jonny for taking time out of their busy day to sit down and chat with me.

In this episode I sit down with David Grim, the Health and Safety Manager from Associated Oregon Loggers. We talk about David's background, how he grew up logging in his families business and the path his career took to eventually land him in my office on a cut rate podcast (lol).

I've never been a fan of safety folks, but David is an exception to that rule. We talk about some recent changes to OSHA regulations, including the new fine schedule for repeat offenders. This episode should open some peoples eyes about the new fine schedule for sure.

David added a note after we recorded the show and this is what he sent over regarding OROSHA Division 1: "It also has some governance of some general hazards like defining what is a recordable hearing claim, record keeping requirements and some stuff like that. In addition to what I said it was. I guess I didn’t completely misspoke, but there’s just more to it than what I said." If any of you are outfits who are members of AOL, I highly recommend utilizing the great folks on David's team to be sure you're compliance.

Also, I marked this episode as "explicit" because I probably said a bad word somewhere, in no way should that reflect on the guest.

On today's. episode of The Landing I sat down with a pretty cool dude from PA who cuts timber out here in Oregon. We talk about everything from hunting, shooting long range, how elk don't actually exist and what Mike Ikes to eat after work. Get comfortable and buckle in for four hours of fun.

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, email me: [email protected] using the subject line PODCAST

Today's. episode is a dude from Indiana named Willis Collier. Willis has been in the industry his entire life and specializes in contract cutting now. It took a while to get this one on the schedule because this guy works a ton, but I think it was worth the wait.

If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment below or shoot me a message. I would love to start interviewing more folks from outside the PNW just to see how different the industry is all around the country, but if folks don't want to listen its not something I will pursue as hard.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com

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