Minnesota Logger Education Program

09/17/2026

https://ntdaw.trucking.org/

09/10/2026

The MN Natural Resource Atlas has been updated. It has some great resources and mapping tools available. Please check it out as you have time.

There are in-person training sessions geared towards people at any stage in their career who could benefit from free resources and mapping tools. The training provide a deeper dive into how to use the resource atlas, mapping tools and such to incorporate into woodland stewardship plans, habitat management, logging operations and more.

There is no cost to attend or participate.

There are 2 trainings coming up soon, please register as soon as you can. You will need to bring a computer to the training. Please see the flyer attached for more details. Each training is the same

Training dates:
Friday, September 18th from 9am-10:30am in Grand Rapids.
Thursday, October 22nd from 9am-10:30 at Whitewater State Park (SE MN near St. Charles). This training is offered ahead of the Site Level Monitoring Guidelines at the same location.

08/22/2026

Every operator in this video is a Minnesota Logger Education Program (MLEP) Qualified Logging Professional.

08/22/2026

07/29/2026

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07/15/2026

Sharing this because yesterday’s Echo Trail evacuation reminded us how much the work our logging community does depends on people who show up. The help, patience, and coordination from so many, made a hard day manageable. The stories haven't made the news yet, but I bet we learn soon of loggers stepping forward with firefighting, rescue and subsequent salvage efforts. //DN

07/11/2026

Minnesota SAF Hub partners toured the state’s forestry industry to explore forestry byproducts as a source for producing sustainable aviation fuel.

In a time of uncertainty, Minnesotans are building what’s next by working together to solve big problems.

07/10/2026

Exciting things happening in the industry. Hope to see you at the inaugural “Power for the Cause” Truck and Tractor Pull supporting Log a Load for Kids in Minnesota. Mark your calendar for August 22. Learn more at the link in the comments.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/j-a-logging-named-2026-minnesota-logger-of-the-year/

J & A Logging of Wright, Minnesota named the 2026 Minnesota Logger of the Year by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee.