Truck Loggers Association
815 Hastings St W # 725 V6C 1B4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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"When a person is involved in an MVI (Motor Vehicle Incident) while working, it is best practice to report the MVI to both WorkSafeBC and ICBC." What log transport drivers need to know about workplace motor vehicle incidents: http://ow.ly/eiFJ50CTBzL

It’s the depth and breadth of forestry’s reach into B.C.’s economy that has driven [economic] continuity." BC resources help pave road to recovery: http://ow.ly/izIC50DqHAE via BIVancouver

ICYMI: BC Forestry Alliance on protecting our working forests. http://ow.ly/MAW450DvIQS via CBC Listen

"Despite the challenges before us, we are excited about the potential of our sector and its workforce to help drive a green and inclusive economic recovery." Safety, Sustainability, and Self-Sufficiency: The year that was in Canadian forestry - http://ow.ly/iTfB50CTB6F via Tree Frog News + Forest Products Association of Canada

Although the arrival of the pandemic earlier this year led to massive job losses in every region of the province, B.C.'s resource industries including forestry, mining, oil and gas have since rebounded. Read more: http://ow.ly/bp5z50ChO9X via. The Globe and Mail

Happy New Year from the TLA! The TLA wishes you all the best in 2021.

Did you know the Fall issue of the #TruckLoggerBC Magazine is now available on our website? To read the full magazine, visit: http://ow.ly/Pk3i50ChNRd

"But challenges remain, such as higher operating costs, which lead to low-profit margins, and regulatory issues including export policies and stumpage fees. These issues will need to be addressed to ensure the situation on the Coast improves for all contractors, not just the big players."

Lest We Forget.

It’s been a very tough road for the pulp sector but we are starting to see some signs of improvement in China, which is the largest buyer of our product, and prices starting to improve to a little bit we hope, we are moving into a period where we have a little less volatility. Council of Forest Industries President recaps wild 2020: https://www.mycariboonow.com//weve-seen-high-highs-and-lo/ via My Caribou Now

"By monitoring these costs and analyzing them over a five-year period, you should be able to get a good idea of where there may be opportunity to be more profitable in your business." Key Performance Indicators for your Contracting Business: http://ow.ly/3oMg50CoyFW

"Despite the current and staggering US lumber prices, the inevitable correction will occur. While some expect more of a soft landing, others are less confident. This means we are in for a wild ride in the fourth quarter during which anything and everything can happen." COVID-19 and the European Pine Beetle impacts on North America and China prices: http://ow.ly/diDp50CbQGE

Forestry isn't just a rural industry! Big & small businesses in urban & rural communities across BC are contributing important goods & services to the $7B #Fore...strySupplyChain Learn about your community & forestry in our #DeepRootsStrongCommunites study summary https://www.cofi.org//Executive-Summary-COFI-2019-Regional

"Interestingly, workload has jumped in importance, with 32 per cent of loggers saying this needs to be improve in order to attract replacement contractors, despite contractors running their operations for a shorter period of time on average." The benefits of being a logger: CFI Survey Snipit 12 - http://ow.ly/iQK450CbKeE via Canadian Forest Industries

"These costs have put the BC Interior forest sector near the bottom of the global competitiveness listwith the huge demand from the do-it-yourself trade due to renovation projects during the COVID-19 pandemic." Can stumpage reform save the BC interior forest industry? http://ow.ly/K3v750Cox9E

In light of the many sawmills that shutdown permanently in B.C. and other provinces last year, it’s more important than ever for loggers to have a diverse log m...arket for their products. Like in 2018, the log market seems to be diversifying, especially in the east. According to the results of CFI’s 2020 Contractor Survey, the number of contractors supplying to more than five mills has increased slightly from 15 per cent in 2018 to 16 per cent in 2020. #ContractorSurvey #loggers #logging #logmarket #forestry

Public health requirements and persistent labour shortages continue to impact operations at a time when the industry is trying to catch up. How is the softwood lumber shortage affecting Canadian home prices and supply? http://ow.ly/iFz750BG27p via Canadian Mortgage Professional

Have you read COFI's new Deep Roots Strong Communities report? http://ow.ly/BcgY50C5wNT

The best classes for me were grades three and four, when kids were hungry for information and could digest a surprising amount of science content. The imbalance of forestry teachings: http://ow.ly/NKS950Bzwew

Have you reviewed our COVID-19 information and resources on the TLA website? Read them here: http://ow.ly/HWar50C5wpW

Are you sporting your #ForestryFeedsMyFamily sticker on your vehicle? Show us below in the comments! Don't have a sticker? Order one now: https://www.tla.ca/show-your-support/ Ponting Contracting Ltd

We harvest and manage our timber in a way that it preserves the natural environment for certain species and also preserves the natural environment to protect certain significant sites or sensitive areas." National award for Westbank First Nation: http://ow.ly/km5l50BzvOh via Castanet

"An entire generation of forest workers have grown up dogged by hostile protests in an environment of uncertainty about the next government decision with the potential to snatch their very way of life away." BC forestry report gives us a way forward, together: https://vancouversun.com//stewart-muir-b-c-forestry-report via The Vancouver Sun

Williams Machinery is seeking a sales representative! Learn more and apply now: http://ow.ly/xnKE50BzvBR

Have you seen the virtual resources for teachers from COFI? Check them out below! http://ow.ly/8c7450BzvoZ

It’s good. Having seen Brian Fehr’s previous projects elsewhere, he does something with every one of these mill properties that he buys and these multi-company, multi-use industrial parks are exactly what we want to do. BC entrepreneur and Simpcw First Nation purchase Canfor mill: https://www.woodbusiness.ca/bc-entrepreneur-and-simpcw-fir/ via Canadian Forest Industries

Looking for a job in the BC forest industry? There are open job postings on the TLA website! Apply now: http://ow.ly/dcdj50Bzufh

"Mass timber is key to diversifying and creating a more resilient forest sector. It's great to see the ripple effects from the expanded use of sustainably harvested, low-carbon wood products in B.C. buildings. It helps combat climate change and brings people back to work in forestry-related jobs." BCIT announces plans to build first new student housing in 38 years: http://ow.ly/wtbU50BvbwO via CBC

The TLA's support of community organizations, events and forestry students has made the TLA an active participant in the economic future of many of BC’s communities. Providing opportunities to stay in BC is one of the highest priorities identified by local, regional and First Nations governments. The TLA recognizes this priority and is working with other organizations to fulfill the need for coordinated resource education, training and transitioning so that there will be an industry in the long term. Learn more about how the TLA supports forestry education: http://ow.ly/iWum50Bv8PC

In 2019, the forest sector was responsible for 27.4% ($11.9 billion) of BC’s total exports, and the sector is the primary employer in many parts of the province. via Forestry Innovation Investment: http://ow.ly/xbAt50Bv8GD

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