Century Forest Management Blog

When the landowner tells you to watch out for the local bear, they’re actually serious sometimes! Reach out today to see how Century Forest Management can help you get your property shaped up to fit your needs. If you’re looking for fire resiliency, commercial thinning, or you’re ready to harvest your stand, no two private timberlands are the same. You may need a combination of the three or an entirely different management plan. Century Forest Management is here to help.

Some spots are just more photogenic than others!

This time of year, during fire season, we work the early shift. We have to start early to take advantage of low temperatures and (generally speaking) higher relative humidities. Working these hours helps reduce the risk of an operations caused fire. We also have to stick around after work is complete for up to three hours, depending on the Industrial Fire Precaution Level, IFPL, to watch for smoke in the area.

Can you tell we’re into sunrise photos? Thanks to one of our operators Wyatt for the awesome photo!

Century Forest Management is looking to hire an experienced log truck driver. We are based out of Monroe, Oregon and usually truck all around the Willamette Valley. Benefits start after 90 days of employment. Pay for this role depends on experience, but ranges from $27-$30/hr OR 29%-31%. For more information or to apply for this job, please reach out to our truck boss Matt at (541) 337-6496 or send us a message here.

Happy 4th of July from everyone at Century Forest Managenent! Make sure to wave if you see us and Kenny Damon in the Harrisburg Parade!

It’s always nice to kick off July with a nice load! What are you doing this year for Fourth of July?

Another nice day for our shovel side. If you’re looking for help managing your private timberland, reach out to Century Forest Management today.

Working at Century Forest Managenent has a long list of benefits. One of those benefits: Sometimes you get to play King of the Mountain with a log loader. Reach out to Century Forest Management today to see how we can help manage your small timberland property.

One of our drivers, Matt getting a load off one of our sides. If you’re not from around the industry and have ever wondered how the log trucks get loaded in the woods, it goes a little something like this. #peterbilt #bigrig #logtruck #18wheeler #pnw #trucking #transportation #logloader #loggingequipment #sustainableforestry #smallwoodlandowners

We spent the day Friday with the Oregon Small Woodlands Association. We toured Jim and Ed Merzenich’s property who were selected as the Oregon Small Woodland Association tree farmer of the year. We did a thinning project for them back in November and December and part of the tour was the work we had done for them. To learn more about how we can help with your property, reach out to Century Forest Managenent today!

Our thinning side is getting a break from little trees on this job! No matter what size timber is on your property, Century Forest Management can help you with management solutions that fit your needs.

We’re back up in the high country again since the snow is finally gone. It’s hard to beat these office views.

Another nice load getting ready to leave one of our jobs. Have a great weekend everyone!

Can you name this piece of equipment? Depending on fire danger levels, sometimes we have to work our shifts in the early morning hours. Late night/ early morning is when the risk of starting a fire is much lower, due to lower temperatures and higher humidities.

We take pride in keeping our clients properties in good shape throughout the harvest process. If you have questions on how to best manage your small woodland property, reach out to Century Forest Managenent today.

Commercial thinning is a great way to increase crown separation in your stand and help mitigate fire danger on your property by reducing fuel load per acre. It’s not too late to reach out to Century Forest Management to see how we can help you manage your timberland property.

Happy Friday everyone! Century Forest Management will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Making logs while the sun is shining! This photo shows a few different stages of timber management. The harvest site in the middle, some very healthy reprod to the left, and some more mature timber to the right. The best answer for managing your small woodland property isn’t always to log it all and start over. We are well versed in timber management practices that can help the trees on your property be as healthy and fire resistant as possible. Reach out to Century Forest Management Today to see how we can help you manage your property! Thank you to our truck boss Matt for the awesome photo!

Does it feel like the trees on your timberlands are squished together? Commercial thinning is a great option to take out some of the trees to improve the health of the remaining timber and allow it to grow with less competition. Contact Century Forest Management today to see how we can help you manage your timberlands, to get exactly what you want out of your property.

The weather has been great this week to get some shovel logging done. Can’t complain about an office view like this! We specialize in timber land management for small woodland owners. If there’s something you’d like to know about managing your timberlands please reach out to Century Forest Management today.

Our driver Matt helping out another local contractor by getting their logs to the mill! If you have any questions about how we can help you plan to or manage your small woodland property, reach out to century forest management today!

Reaching out for the weekend! Our Barko grabbing one on a thinning piece for one of our clients. Thinning is a great way to improve the health of your timber. If you’re wondering if your stand can benefit from a commercial thinning operation, reach out to Century Forest Management today!

We have a lot of great partnerships in the industry. We often call on trucks outside of Century Forest Management to haul our customer’s logs to the mill. Here’s a video of a Nelson Bros truck hauling some poles for us!

Ever wondered what it’s like to operate a Barko 240B? Here’s an in cab view of ours on a thinning job for a customer earlier this spring.

Have you ever wondered how the trailer gets taken off the truck once they get back to the landing?

Spring time weather is great for shovel logging. It’s also a great time to assess your timber property for any damages from this winter and fire safety for the upcoming summer. If you want to see how we can help you manage your timber, please reach out today.

Processor ASMR for this fine Wednesday. It’s starting to feel like spring time here in Western Oregon!

Sometimes we’re way back in the hills, other times we’re literally in a clients front or back yard with our heavy machinery. If you or someone you know would like to talk about having us look at your property please message us on here, or call (541) 315-6731 to schedule a consultation.

You just can’t beat the beauty of western Oregon! Share your favorite sunrise photo with us in the comments.

The weather lately has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for our shovel side. While shovel logging flat ground has a low impact to the soil, we still don’t push the limits in winter or spring. If we’re harvesting your property and you don’t see us working on a Tuesday, it’s probably just too wet and we have decided to let the property dry out a bit. Thanks Ethan for the POV shot from your processor!

When we harvest a clients timber we always maximize the value of their stand. Often times the pole market can bring the best value for the right logs. Not every log meets the requirements to be manufactured into poles, but we have the expertise to bring you the best possible return on your timber. Thanks to our driver Matt for this photo of some 82 foot poles on his truck.

Last load of the week! Century Forest Management operates a small fleet of trucks to help bring you the best value for your timber.

Garren running our Barko processing some trees that were thinned on a small private forest. Knowing which stems to selectively harvest is just as important as knowing how to properly merchandise the wood that’s cut. We do what it takes to maximize the merchantable value of your timber, and take great care of your small timberlands.

Thinning your stand of timber can improve the health of your stand and help add fire resilience to your property. Selectively removing certain stems to release the dominant trees allows them to grow freely with less competition for sun and water. Century Forest Management can help you manage your timber, even when it’s not time to harvest.

Another beautiful morning in western Oregon! What’s everyone doing today?

Century Forest Management is currently looking for Harvester operator on our commercial thinning side. Pay range: $27- 32/hr depending on experience. Benefits: Paid medical insurance for employee, PTO and paid holidays. We have a lot of work and we are continuing to grow. Message us for information.

We’re constantly investing in new technology to help better serve our customers. Meet the Barko 240B. This harvester allows us to selectively pick which stems need harvesting on thinnings, while still having the power to work in clear cuts and bigger timber. #timbermanagement #sustainableforestry #timberharvest #contractor

Happy Friday everyone! Who has fun plans for the weekend?

Matt heading up for another load on a job we finished up just in time to miss the snow! #peterbilt #logtruck #logging #pnw #rain #timber #sustainableforestry #oregon #winter #work #trucking #bigrig

Loading one of our trucks! #logtruck #logging #equipment #logloader #timber

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Supporting our local 4th of July parade! #4thofjuly #4thofjulyparade #logtruck #logging #pnwlogging #independenceday

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