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Image of Gentry and his wife and young child. Gentry is standing to the left while his wife, Carmen, is to the right and is holding their infant child.

Gentry Hassell Is Fired Up About Fire Safety

Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More
July 15, 2025
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Selfie image of Jaine in a lift. Jaine is wearinga n orange hardhat with a visor attached and sunglasses. The background is a blue sky and the tops of many trees.

Jaine Allran Relies on Precision and Patience to Breed Better Trees

Peach trees and loblolly pines might not appear too similar at first glance. But according to Jaine Allran, a germplasm development coordinator in Sylvania, Georgia, they have more in common than you think — especially when it comes to selective breeding. ... Read More
July 2, 2025
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Image of the Plymouth Mayor Brian Roth speaking before the Black Bear Festival in Plymouth, N.C.

Capturing the Spirit of Plymouth, North Carolina, at the Black Bear Festival

Every June, the town of Plymouth, North Carolina, holds a Black Bear Festival in honor of the region’s famous tree-climbing residents. The picturesque town of 3,000 swells to 30,000 for a weekend of fun and family events — from river tubing and pontoon boat tours to a classic car show, live music, timber sports and hot air balloon rides. ... Read More
July 2, 2025
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Image of an early Washington Forest Service truck near a spar tree.

Building on Our History and Legacy of Supporting Wildland Firefighting Efforts

In the summer of 1902, hot, dry weather turned forests in the Pacific Northwest into tinderboxes. Wildfire raced across southwest Washington; whipped by high winds, the flames spread for miles, burning through forests in Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties. ... Read More
May 28, 2025
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Image of smoke from the Lane 1 fire in Oregon. The sun is reflecting against the smoke, making the sky on the left side of the image appear very orange. A helicopter can be seen on the right side of the image.

Teamwork Saves Oregon Tree Farm From Serious Damage

In the days before a lightning storm sparked eight separate wildfires just outside Dorena, Oregon, on July 17, former wildland firefighter Ruger Sanow was on edge. ... Read More
March 3, 2025
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