National Loggers Day: Honoring the Backbone of the Wood Supply Chain

By Jeff Jenkins
The Forest Resources Association
October 9, 2025
Category: Forestry
Region: United States

As we prepare to celebrate National Loggers Day on October 12, it’s a perfect time to recognize and thank the hardworking men and women who harvest and deliver the timber that keeps our forests, communities, and economy moving. Logging is one of the nation’s oldest industries, but today’s loggers are far more than tree cutters. They are highly trained professionals who operate sophisticated, high-tech equipment, follow strict safety standards, work closely with landowners to ensure that the timber harvest meets their expectations, and promote forest regeneration for future generations. …Today’s logging blends time-honored skills with modern techniques, focusing on responsible forest management and sustainability. …National Loggers Day is a time not only to celebrate the work they do, but also to honor those who have been injured or lost their lives in the woods. …logging touches our daily lives in ways many of us don’t realize.

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