EUGENE, Ore. – The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference is underway, drawing high school students from across the state in search of future forestry careers. The focus is on responsible forestry and youth involvement to help sustain one of Oregon’s largest industries. “We’re really proud of what we do and we think that people in the Pacific Northwest should be proud of the forest industry that’s here,” said Bodie Dowding, the Second Vice President of the Oregon Logging Conference. “I see that as the role of the logging conference is to get the message out that forestry is actually a great thing.” The second day of the conference featured the 8th Annual Future Forestry Workers Career Day, where more than 900 high school students interacted with industry professionals at the Lane County Fairgrounds. …The Oregon Logging Conference wraps up on Saturday, showcasing the community’s commitment to forestry education and career development.