Southern Loggers Cooperative

07/27/2026

Great organization that continues to shine! @ Lori Ann Walker

The National Association of Women in Timber is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and connecting women working in or contributing to the timber industry.

07/17/2026

The Lufkin, Texas Station will be down for scheduled maintenance of our fueling system starting Monday - July 20th at 9:00 a.m. until Midnight.

For those of you that can, please use the Corrigan, Texas Station for fueling, if possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this maintenance period may cause, but it assures us that we are providing quality service to our members.

Thanks!

Todd H. Martin
President & CEO
Southern Loggers Cooperative

07/10/2026

Great read and 100% facts!

Email from American Loggers Council America First Means American Timber   As We See It July 2026 America First Means American Timber When the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) o

07/10/2026

***Press Release***

The Southern Loggers Cooperative is fortunate and very pleased to announce the employment of David Abbott and a new staff member filling the role of Assistant Executive Vice President primarily working in the Alabama and eastern portion of the SLC footprint.

David Abbott is a seasoned communications professional with more than two decades of experience in the forest products industry. For 20 years, he served as Senior Editor at Hatton-Brown Publishing, where he built a reputation for insightful reporting, compelling storytelling, and strong relationships throughout the logging, forestry, and wood products sectors.

Following his tenure at Hatton-Brown, David joined Swamp Fox Agency, where he continued to help organizations strengthen their brands and connect with audiences through strategic communications and marketing initiatives.

David has now joined the Southern Loggers Cooperative team, bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge, editorial expertise, and a deep understanding of the people and businesses that drive the forestry community. His background in journalism, communications, and relationship building positions him to support the Cooperative's mission of serving independent logging professionals while advancing the interests of the forest products industry.

Throughout his career, David has been recognized for his commitment to accurate reporting, thoughtful communication, and fostering meaningful connections across the industry. He looks forward to helping Southern Loggers Cooperative continue to grow its impact and strengthen its engagement with members, partners, and the broader forestry and logging communities.

Welcome to the team, David!

Todd Martin
President & CEO
Southern Loggers Cooperative

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day everyone!!!

06/26/2026

Very Proud!!!!!

06/25/2026

So much for “America First!”

Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz says the real brake on US wood supply isn't timber, it's markets — and a national plan to rebuild demand is due within months.

06/24/2026

Covington, VA Station is Temporarily down!

Covington, Virginia Station Users,

The SLC – Covington, VA Station is currently offline due to damage to a power pole at the Smurfit WestRock Mill. Repair crews are on-site or soon will be and working to restore service as quickly as possible. We anticipate the station may be operational by the end of the day, though repairs could extend into tomorrow depending on conditions.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is working diligently with local crews to ensure power is restored and service resumes for our members as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Todd Martin
President & CEO
Southern Loggers Cooperative

06/19/2026

More bad news for our industry!

Hardwood sawmill managed by Hunt Forest Products in Olla is closing🔗⬇️