Governor Brown Signs Order: LTOs do not need C-61 or D-49 Contractors License to Perform Tree Mortality Work

On Friday September 1, the office of California Governor Jerry Brown announced that the Governor has signed an Executive Order related to tree mortality, LTOs and Tree Service Contractors. Essentially, the Executive Order will stop affected Tree Mortality Counties and Fire Safe Councils from requiring that an LTO must also have a C-61 or D-49…

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5: Klamath Alliance for Resources and Environment(KARE) Sponsors “Fall Woods Tour”

The Klamath Alliance for Resources and Environment(“KARE”) is a non-profit based in Siskiyou County dedicated to educating community members about the environmental and social benefits that come from responsible management of our natural resources and forests on both public and private lands. Associated California Loggers is affiliated with KARE.   We wanted to share this message with…

IN TWO DAYS. FRIDAY SEPT. 8: CLFA Invites ACL Members to Attend Fall Workshop in Chico, On Water Issues

The California Licensed Foresters Association(CLFA) representing Registered Professional Foresters in California,  is reaching out to Associated California Loggers and its members, to invite you to a class this Friday September 8, in Chico.  Here is the information: TITLE:  “Water Issues in California Forest Management:  Jurisdiction, Compliance, and Creative Watershed Restoration Projects in California:”  “This year, the CLFA Fall Workshop will focus…

2018 California Forestry Challenge Seeks Volunteers for Five Events This Fall

A message from Diane Dealey Neill, Coordinator of the California Forestry Challenge: The California Forestry Challenge is seeking volunteers for five events this fall: Shasta – September 27 to 30, Mountain Meadows Camp near Shingletown Sequoia – October 11 to 14, Quaker Meadow Camp east of Springville El Dorado – October 25 to 28, Leoni Meadows Camp near Grizzly Flats San…

Time to Renew Membership in Associated California Loggers! 2017-2018 Dues Renewal Billings Have Been Sent to All Members

In early July, ACL sent out its annual dues billing for 2017-2018. You should have received your dues billing by now. We know that this remains one of the most challenging economic periods in the modern history of logging, but your comparatively small investment in Associated California Loggers gives you your strongest line of defense…

FORM LETTER AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE: Board of Forestry to vote on “RPF/LTO Responsibilities” Regulation On July 20; YOUR Comments Allowed Til July 10

UPDATE:  FORM LETTER AVAILABLE ON RPF/LTO FROM ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS: Associated California Loggers has prepared a “form letter” for you to send to the California Board of Forestry to let them know of your support for the proposal detailed below.  Please contact the ACL office at 916-441-7940 or ecarleson@calog.com or jpardee@calog.com to get a copy of…