Annual Oregon Logging Conference Draws Large Crowd

Mon March 2, 2026
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The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC), which celebrated the theme of "Responsible Forestry Today, Healthy Forests Tomorrow," took place from Feb. 19-21, 2026, at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore.

Jacqueline Buchanan, regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific NW Region 6, delivered the keynote address on Feb. 19.

Thousands of people attended the conference, which featured equipment displays and offered plenty of seminars and networking opportunities for industry professionals. Family Day on Feb. 21 included hands-on activities and virtual forest tours, with free public admission.

The event, which was blessed with good weather, showcased hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors, featuring the latest in logging, construction and trucking equipment.

The event included a mill tour of Sierra Pacific in Noti. CEG

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The Modern Machinery team showcases a TimberPro, giving contractors a close-up look at rugged performance and high-production logging capabilities. (CEG photo)

Triad Machinery’s indoor and outdoor displays drew crowds as it featured heavy-duty Link-Belt excavators and rugged TigerCat machines built for logging and material handling in challenging conditions. (CEG photo)

The J. Stout Auctions team of (L-R) Chris Bright, Ashley Farrar and Brian Davis connected with logging professionals on the show floor, highlighting heavy equipment and transportation assets available through its nationwide auction platform. (CEG photo)

Ted Howard of N&S Tractor showcased Case equipment at the Oregon Logging Conference, touting machines built for logging support, road building and heavy material handling. (CEG photo)

Bucky Burkett of Okada America taught contractors about hydraulic breakers and other specialty attachments for land clearing and site preparation. (CEG photo)

Erik Franks of Visionworks Safety discussed camera monitoring systems with attendees at the Oregon Logging Conference. A sign at the booth invited contractors to “See What You’ve Been Missing,” highlighting visibility and jobsite awareness solutions for logging operations. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Doug Basler (sales), Jeff Ford (vice president of sales) and Jordan Fontaine (marketing) of Powerscreen of Washington showcase the KOBELCO ED160 Blade Runner, which has a versatile six-way blade that allows operators to angle, tilt and push material precisely. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Patrick Boylon, Hunter Boylon, Scott Cunningham, Don Roberts, Bennie Carlascio and Tyler Perrigan of Columbia Western Machinery gather in front of a Hitachi ZW370. (CEG photo)

Kerby McGinnis represents Topcon Positioning Systems, demonstrating machine control and positioning technology designed to improve accuracy and efficiency in the field. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Ben Bascue, Steven Petshow and Jeff Huber of Bar None Auction talk with logging contractors at the Oregon Logging Conference about upcoming equipment auctions. The team highlighted consignment opportunities, late-model machinery, and fleet liquidation services designed to help contractors maximize resale value and streamline equipment turnover. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Bryce Haddock, Renay Yochum, Carol Lux and Scott Bride of Peters & Keats Equipment Inc. met with contractors to display their equipment lineup, highlight dealer support services and discuss logging operation solutions. (CEG photo)

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