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ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS

Representing California’s Professional Timber Harvesters Since 1973

Associated California Loggers (ACL) represents companies and individuals who harvest and transport materials for the forest products industry. Our members play a major role in the stewardship of California’s public and private forests, and we’re committed to the good management of this sustainable and renewable resource.

ACL offers a number of programs and services to promote the recruitment, safety and continuing education of professional timber harvesters. We advocate at the local, state and federal levels of government on laws and regulations affecting our members. We support polices that protect and strengthen our industry, and those that ensure the accessibility, productivity and health of California’s forests.

ANNUAL MEETING

The central hub for our 2024 Annual Meeting is here. Find all the information you will need for registration, accommodations, dates, and schedules. Check back frequently for updates.

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ACL CLASSES

Associated California Loggers believes continuing education is essential to protecting and advancing the timber harvesting profession. We work with experts to provide our members access to a variety of informative seminars on topics such as risk management, government regulations, industry best practices and much more.

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CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

Being a successful logger in California takes more than a hard hat and a saw. We encourage our members to seek training and certification to advance careers and help member companies be successful. We support ProLogger certification and offer access to additional educational opportunities to support the people in our profession.

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INSURANCE AND SAFETY

The safety and security of our members and its employees is a top priority for Associated California Loggers. That’s why we partner with agencies and select companies to provide our members with excellent insurance, OSHA, drug testing and safety services.

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DECISION SIGNED FOR CALDOR FIRE RESTORATION PROJECT PHASE 1: “MECHANICAL FUELS REDUCTION, PRESCRIBED BURNING, AND REPAIR OF INFRASTRUCTURE”

Forest Service News Release Contact: Kristi Schroeder kristi.schroeder@usda.gov Decision Signed for Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase 1 PLACERVILLE, Calif., March 28, 2025 — The Eldorado National Forest has signed a Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase I. The project aims to reduce safety risks, restore…

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AIR RESOURCES BOARD SCHEDULES “ONE-STOP TRUCK EVENT” IN FORTUNA, CALIFORNIA (ON THE NORTH COAST) — APRIL 18, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD: APRIL 18, 2025, ONE-STOP TRUCK EVENT IN FORTUNA Free, informational event for medium – and heavy- duty vehicle owners, operators, fleets, motorhomes, and communities; free admission and free parking The California Air Resources Board(CARB) is coming to a location near you. Fortuna , CA is the next stop…

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WATCH INSTEAD OF JUST LISTEN: VIDEO INSTEAD OF AUDIO ONLY OF “MIKE ROWE INTERVIEWS MIKE ALBRECHT(ALC/ACL) PODCAST

WHY Is America The Biggest Lumber Importer In The World? | Mike Albrecht #428 | The Way I Heard It ABOVE: A LINK TO THE “VIDEO VERSION” OF THE PODCAST IN WHICH MIKE ROWE(“DIRTY JOBS”) INTERVIEWS MIKE ALBRECHT(PRESIDENT, AMERICAN LOGGERS COUNCIL; PAST PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS) BACKGROUND: ON MARCH 10, 2025 MIKE ALBRECHT WAS INTERVIEWED…

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