News | Timbermen

MAT announces Justin Knepper as Executive Director

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

The Logging Workforce Development Challenge Pieces Coming Together

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

Michigan Association of Timbermen Government Affairs Update – 12-9-22

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

2022 Election Recap

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

Democrats Push "Inflation Reduction Act"; Some Pros, Cons, and TBD's (From Hardwood Federation)

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

Executive Director Position Announcement

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

Managing a Forest, is like Managing a Relationship

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,...

A couple of updates:

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

AS WE SEE IT: MAY 2022

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

The first 3G network sunsets on February 22, 2022. Are you prepared?

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

Follow us