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Miller Timber Harvests Steep Slopes of Pacific Northwest: Relies on Ponsse Equipment and Synchrowinch Cable Assist System
Although he is from the more cosmopolitan area of San Francisco Bay, Matt Mattioda spent much of his time out in the woods, often camping in the forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and spending a lot of time with his extended family in Oregon. His love for the outdoors led him to decide that his career path lay in the woods. He followed through with that outlook, getting his bachelor’s degree in forestry management with a minor in business from Oregon State University in 1995. Looking back, Matt confessed, “When I started at OSU I couldn’t even tell you ...
February 1, 2017
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A Business Model Built to Succeed
When Lee Miller tossed his chainsaw into the back of his pickup thirty-five years ago, hell bent on creating his own business, little did he realize he had taken the first step in building one of the most dynamic timber operations in the Pacific Northwest. Not one to hang with the pack, Lee has always ventured into unfamiliar territory, searching for new ways to keep Miller Timber Services Inc. and sister company L & B Reforestation on the cutting edge… Read This Article in TimberWest Magazine
March 1, 2016
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Forestry expo gives 8th-graders feel for working in the woods
Following a log-moving demonstration with a $1.5-million forwarder at Friday morning’s Paul and Genie Mortenson Forestry Expo, Miller Timber Services’ Matthew Mattioda threw out a general question to a group of local eighth-graders. “Who thought that was cool?”… Read More in the Philomath Express
March 25, 2015
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Miller Timber in Ford Advertisement
Miller Timber was featured in Ford’s “We Own Work” campaign. Miller has used Ford trucks in our forestry operations since we began more than 30 years ago.
May 3, 2013
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Logger of the Year credits team effort
PHILOMATH — When he talks about being named the state’s “Logger of the Year” by the Associated Oregon Loggers, Lee Miller talks in terms of “we”: “This award isn’t about me. It’s about my guys,” said Miller, 55, of Philomath. “Without them, I’d be a broke logger.” Read More
February 7, 2011
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The Miller Timber Way works with Ponsse ALL the way
Philomath, Oregon – “Getting the job done whatever it takes” is the Miller Timber Way and that is at the heartbeat of Miller Timber Services, Inc. A 30-year old company, Miller timber is built on the traditions and heritage of the West. Miller Timber prides itself on upholding the Miller family heritage, which began in the small town of Siletz, Ore. Through the years, Miller Timber has relied on Ponsse equipment to power its cut-to-length operations. Everyone in the company is called to “Ride for the brand.” They look out for one another. They watch each others’ backs. Read ...
February 1, 2011
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Logging by train
January 22, 2024
State forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood CO “…The plot south of Rockwood is classified as a “high-value high-priority area,” ...
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Philmont Scout Ranch Press Release Restorative Thinning Project
June 6, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/31/23 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH ANNOUNCES $1.3 MILLION RESTORATIVE THINNING PROJECT In a unique collaboration of public, private, and state agencies Philmont Scout ...
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Renovation to turn Fishers Canyon Open Space into newest outdoor recreation space begins
December 20, 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs recently acquired Fishers Canyon Open Space. Now, the city is working to turn the 343-acre open ...
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Wildfire mitigation puts in motion Fishers Canyon Open Space development
December 20, 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS — A major wildfire mitigation project is underway at the future Fishers Canyon Open Space above Broadmoor Bluffs. “Conservation of the natural and ...
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Bald Mountain Stewardship Project Preserves Ski Resort Against Insects, Wildfire
November 22, 2022
Eye on Sun Valley Daily Local News – STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK Kurt Nelson surveyed a clearing that had just been carved out ...
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The Bald Mountain Stewardship Project – National Forest Foundation
November 22, 2022
The purpose of the Bald Mountain Stewardship Project is to reduce fuels and associated fire risk, improve forest health, and preserve the recreational experience on ...
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Taking Care Of Baldy
November 22, 2022
By Sabina Dana Plasse Photos courtesy Sun Valley Company As most Wood River Valley residents and those who frequent the area know, wildfire and beetle ...
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Wyden, Merkley: U.S. Forest Service Contracts With Eight Oregon Businesses to Provide Wildland Firefighter Crews
February 18, 2022
Federal contracts slated for companies in Merlin, Redmond, Salem, Ashland, Philomath, Merrill, Sutherlin and Independence Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today ...
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High tech mitigation protecting Colorado Springs water
October 11, 2021
By: Bill Folsom Posted at 12:00 PM, Oct 09, 2021 and last updated 12:00 PM, Oct 09, 2021 COLORADO SPRINGS — There is new fire mitigation technology ...
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New technology improves forest health, decreases wildfire risk on Pikes Peak’s north slope
October 11, 2021
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Removing dead or dying trees from steep mountain slopes can be a time-consuming and dangerous job, but new technology is ...
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Making a difference at Monarch Pass:
October 4, 2021
Project salvages beetle-kill trees on steep slopes to reduce wildfire risk, protect water resources While the Upper Arkansas Valley has received plenty of rain this ...
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Stepping Up To Fire
September 8, 2021
STEPPING UP TO FIRE By Jan Jackson When Lee Miller, president and CEO of Miller Timber Services in Philomath, Oregon, sees a need that isn’t being ...
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