MAT Board members testify to the House of Representatives' Natural Resources Committee in Lansing - May 7, 2025 By Jason Wadaga, MAT...

Photo Credit from Member PINECO of Vanderbilt, MI, following the ice storms of April 2025 The recent ice storms across Northern Michigan...

Example of a clear cut for solar development - photo credit: CT Mirror Newberry, Michigan For over 50 years, the Michigan Association of...

In the world of timber harvesting, 2024 has been a monumental year for Shamco, Inc. of Iron River, Michigan, as they secured a "triple...

Lansing, Michigan The Michigan Department of Natural Resources conducts thorough surveys, collects and analyzes data regarding our...

Gulliver, Michigan In a display of solidarity and support, the Michigan Association of Timbermen (MAT) has coordinated an initiative with...

The Michigan Association of Timbermen’s Warren Suchovsky Scholarship Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 with Support from GreenStone Farm...

The new Democrat majorities in the Michigan Legislature spent much of the first few months of the legislative session focused on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 6, 2023 MICHIGAN, Jan. 6, 2023 - The Michigan Association of Timbermen welcomes new Executive Director...

This article was written for the Association of Consulting Foresters, by Scott Dane, Executive Director, of the American Loggers Council....

The lamest of Lame duck sessions in my memory ended Wednesday evening with a whimper as the House of Representatives and Senate adjourned...

Last night certainly brought some surprises in the election results, especially in Michigan races. Gov. Whitmer won re-election as...

Thanks to the Hardwood Federation for breaking down this complex legislation. Democrats won support from all Senate Democrats and passed...

Position Announcement The Michigan Association of Timbermen (MAT) is seeking a candidate for the position of Executive Director for its...

Be kind to your forest! Just like in a relationship, you want to treat your forest in the same manner. You would like to be caring,...

Rep. DaMoose and I spoke Thursday morning. He said the legislation that we supported in committee (House Bill 6067) that would dedicate...

Canary in the Woods By: Scott Dane – Executive Director, American Loggers Council Like the proverbial “canary in the mine” that alerted...

As you know, mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks. As a result, many older cell phones and other mobile devices will be...

Inflation Threatens to Undermine Timber Industry Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery By: Scott Dane, Executive Director – American Loggers...

Concerns about forest products transportation continue to grow nation-wide. An ever-increasing qualified driver shortage, as well as,...

By: Scott Dane – Executive Director, American Loggers Council The American Loggers Council recently held its 2021 Annual Membership...

The Michigan legislature has returned from the summer in-district work period with a focus on completing the state budget prior to the...

For close to a year now, the American Loggers Council has worked to obtain funding for those timber harvesting and hauling businesses...

On Monday, February 22, President Biden announced the following changes to SBA’s coronavirus relief programs to ensure equity:...