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The Truck Loggers Association is an influential voice in the forest industry on behalf of its 400 member companies across BC. Celebrating 82 years of advocacy, the TLA was formed to give independent loggers a collective voice in the changes taking place in society and the forest industry, as well as to share information about newly developing logging machines, methods, and technology. The TLA now represents independent timber harvesting contractors, phase contractors, market loggers, independent sawmills, industry suppliers and forest resource dependent communities.

Representing our members in the development of innovative and progressive forest policy and practises
Fostering successful relationships with the forest industry, local communities and all levels of government
Building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations
Nurturing effective communication with our members, industry, government, First Nations and local communities
Maintaining a dynamic organization that addresses the evolving needs of its members

VALUES

The TLA believes that a strong and sustainable working forest will generate long-term prosperity for the people of British Columbia, and that the people who work in our forests must share in this prosperity.

VISION

The TLA’s vision is to be a strong and unifying voice for British Columbia’s forest community.

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TRUCK LOGGER BC MAGAZINE.

Truck LoggerBC is distributed quarterly to over 10,000 readers who rely on the forest industry across British Columbia for their livelihoods. It is the preeminent source for timber harvesting and forestry perspectives, information & news.

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Truck Logger BC is published quarterly by the Truck Loggers Association in partnership with the Interior Logging Association and North West Loggers Association.

READERS

In addition to reaching logging associations’ industrial and associate members, MLAs, key government officials and industry stakeholders, the magazine also reaches all First Nations and civic community leaders.

CONTENT

Editorial content seeks to reflect the objectives of the logging associations and to provide readers with current information on BC’s forest industry, one that boasts the greenest workforce in the province.

TRUCK LOGGERS NEWS.

TLA Statement on New Provincial Forest Advisory Council

Hope Tagesen2025-05-15T22:51:49+00:00May 15th, 2025|Comments Off on TLA Statement on New Provincial Forest Advisory Council

TLA Statement on New Provincial Forest Advisory Council May 15, 2025 For 82 years, the TLA’s long history of supporting the forward movement of BC’s forest sector with the core objective of ensuring the ongoing [...]

Announcing the departure of Bob Brash, TLA Executive Director

Hope Tagesen2024-11-27T17:33:06+00:00November 27th, 2024|Comments Off on Announcing the departure of Bob Brash, TLA Executive Director

It is with mixed emotions that the TLA Board of Directors announces Executive Director Bob Brash will be departing the TLA as of March 2025. On behalf of the board and TLA members, we would [...]

Senior governments ‘attacking economy of northern Vancouver Island’

Hope Tagesen2023-09-08T17:01:34+00:00September 8th, 2023|Comments Off on Senior governments ‘attacking economy of northern Vancouver Island’

Campbell River city council debates impact of government hostility towards forest industry Alistair Taylor https://www.campbellrivermirror.com/local-news/senior-governments-attacking-economy-of-northern-vancouver-island-3118939 The executive director of the Truck Loggers Association’s message that senior government policies are not doing the forest industry any [...]

Wood waste from BC forestry sector may be key to removing microplastics from water

Hope Tagesen2023-08-21T16:46:28+00:00August 21st, 2023|Comments Off on Wood waste from BC forestry sector may be key to removing microplastics from water

Article from: https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/wood-waste-from-bc-forestry-sector-may-be-key-to-removing-microplastics-from-water/article_44b047d8-3d45-11ee-843f-f7ae620cda55.html Wood waste from BC forestry sector may be key to removing microplastics from water By Shaun Polczer Aug 18, 2023 It’s a hidden pollution problem that’s also one of the most common [...]

Truck Loggers Association responds to climate activists littering Main Street in Vancouver

Hope Tagesen2022-03-23T17:28:13+00:00March 23rd, 2022|Comments Off on Truck Loggers Association responds to climate activists littering Main Street in Vancouver

Dear Editor: I read with interest, a recent column by Bob Kronbauer about the actions of a protest group that littered Vancouver streets with signage opposing the harvesting of old-growth trees, and their response to [...]

Letter to the editor: BC’s jobs minister addresses media in Prince George

Hope Tagesen2022-03-21T16:38:38+00:00March 21st, 2022|Comments Off on Letter to the editor: BC’s jobs minister addresses media in Prince George

Dear Editor: BC’s jobs minister recently addressed media in Prince George about pandemic recovery and suggested more people are working today than prior to the pandemic, and our northern capital is leading the way. What [...]

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