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News & UpdateSeptember 2017
Domtar’s Evolution Keeping Forestry and Paper Industries Viable
It’s no secret that with the digital revolution came a dramatic shift in the use of paper for reading, com-munication, and general business.
However, despite a recent industry-wide decline Domtar reported $4.18 billion in paper and market pulp sales in 2016 and the North American paper industry still garners about $282 billion dollars annually. Rather than wistfully recalling the glory days of the past, Domtar continues to be North America’s largest producer of uncoated freesheet communication papers while also blazing a new path toward innovation, stability, and growth.
“We believe there’s still value in paper, but we’re also focused on growing our business by unlocking the full potential of trees,” Mike Garcia, Domtar Pulp & Paper Division President, said. “We’re working to keep forests and the forestry industry not only viable - but thriving - by discovering new and innova-tive products that forge a fresh path for our industry. And as we evolve our commitments to the paper industry and forestry industries remain unwavering.”
That commitment means continued viability for the company’s Hawesville, Kentucky mill, which offers annual production capacity of 596,000 tons of paper and 412,000 tons of pulp.
Over the last five years, the Hawesville mill has made several significant upgrades to increase efficiency and productivity including installing a barge unloading conveyer in November 2013 to more efficiently receive the approximately 150,000 tons of wood chips the mill receives each year from barge loading points in Missouri. The mill also recently dedicated one of its two paper machines to produce specialty paper to accommodate for its increased industry demand.
“Domtar is proud to be Hawesville’s second-largest employer,” Garcia said. “The 451 employees are an important part of our network of 13 pulp and paper mills in North America.
For every 100 jobs at Domtar manufacturing facilities, 325 additional jobs are created outside the company - many within the surrounding communities, including in forestry - and Domtar’s presence in Hawesville has an estimated economic impact to the region of about $1.5 billion.
MFPA has recently provided a lot of information regarding the fate of residual markets in Missouri and I am concerned that current and existing markets for this material are not being properly represented. Therefore, I asked MFPA member Domtar Paper to provide a pulp and paper perspective as it relates to chip utilization in Missouri. The following is an excellent article provided to the MFPA membership from Domtar. Brian Brookshire, Executive Director
Our MissionMissouri Forest Products Association is
dedicated to serving and promoting the for-est products industry of Missouri. Founded in
1970, MFPA has over 300 members representing primary and secondary wood industry, supplier and service industries, loggers and landown-
ers. MFPA advocates sustainable management and sound stewardship of Missouri’s forests to
benefit current and future generations.
OfficersJeff Anderson, Independent Stave Company, Inc.
PresidentKevin Conner, C & K Lumber LLC
Past PresidentJennifer Blum, Botkin Lumber Company, Inc.
Vice PresidentPaul Gaines, Madison County Wood Products, Inc.
Secretary-Treasurer
StaffBrian Brookshire, Executive Director
Beverly Heidbreder, AccountantMark McCarthy, Certification and Education Manager
Fred Smith, Logging School ManagerLaura Brookshire, Communications and Membership
In this issue...........page 1• Domtar’s Evolution Keeping
Forestry and Paper Industries Viable
page 2• Welcome New Memberspage 3• How the 2
page 4• CertificationandEducation
page 5• Logging School Update
page 6• Logger of the Year!
page 7• 2018 Winter Meeting - Join Us!
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Domtar - a leading provider of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and absorbent hygiene products - is deeply rooted in the paper industry. Yet it is also actively taking steps to position itself for a new future.
As the world begins to transition from a fossil fuel-dependent society to a bio-based low carbon alter-native, Domtar is well-poised for long-term growth and success. Our industry, our asset base and our supply chains - trees - are potentially the key to success for this transition and Domtar are experts in chemically breaking down wood into various forms. Using scientific study and business analysis, the company’s Biomaterials business is assessing many potential opportunities to market bio-based prod-ucts and technologies in the years to come.
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Celebrate and recognize the contribution of Missouri forests and forest products to our economy and way of life.
...Domtar Paper, continued from page 1
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Mark McCarthy
CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION
Missouri’s Master LoggersThe list of Missouri Master Loggers continues to grow. Kelly Burke, Burke Timber; Marionville, Randy Burke, Burke Sawmill; Climax Springs, Ron Harper, Ron Harper Logging; Summersville, and Fred Burkardt, LAD For-estry and Farms; Pomona have all been granted Master Logger status. Current Master Loggers Terry Hicks and Matt Layman were recertified, continuing their Master Logger status.
The forest products industry asked MFPA to find a way to recognize those loggers that exhibit the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Master Logger Certification relies on a field assessment process to clearly document a logger’s knowledge, skills, and harvesting practices using a set of 68 performance standards. If their work passes these tests, applicants sign a code of ethics, and their applica-tion goes to an 8-member certifying board. These members represent various forest stakeholders and areas of expertise.
Master Loggers must be recertified every two years. Failure to follow specified safety, environmental, forest management, or business practices can result in decertification.
Our congratulations to Kelly, Randy, Ron, Fred, Terry and Matt. There are now 21 Missouri Master Loggers, with more coming soon.
State Logging CompetitionIt was an unseasonably comfortable August day on the 19th, and that worked out best for the audience…and the competitors for the Missouri State Logging Championship. This year’s contest was held in front of TAG Truck Center in Farmington, and drew a nice crowd. For some, they had never been to a contest like this, but said it look exciting. It was exciting. There were tall trees in the background, and loggers competed in events ranging from limbing, speed cutting and the bore post to the big stump, laser sighting and, of course felling the tall tree. When the dust settled Dustin Lindgren finished in the top position, with Jeff Skaggs just behind. These two were in 1st and 2nd last year too. Coming in a close 3rd was Dan Patterson. The event continues to get better each year. I can’t wait to see what will happen in 2018. Hope to see you there.
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Congressman Jason Smith visited The Camp at Lake Wappapello which is home for the MFPA Logging School
This was the final stop for Congressman Smith on his 2017 month long Farm Tour throughout the 8th Congressional District of Missouri. Congressman Smith kicked off his 5th Farm Tour Season by addressing MFPA Members at our Summer Meeting in Camdenton MO. Congress Smith toured The Camp and the Logging School facilities and then addressed an extremely large audience of MFPA members, USFS MTNF personnel, local supporters from around Butler and Wayne Counties and member of Congressman Smith staff. Congressman Smith spoke to the guests after a dinner prepared and served by The Camp staff. Jason took questions from the MFPA members and local guests about Mark Twain National Forest, the USFS and the Dept of Agriculture.
Fred Smith
MFPA LOGGING SCHOOL UPDATE
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MDC NAMES PIEDMONT MAN LOGGER OF THE YEARby Joe JerekPIEDMONT, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Eric L’Heureux of Piedmont on being named Missouri’s State Logger of the Year for 2017. L’Heureux was also named regional logger of the year for the Southeast Region.
L’Heureux was nominated by MDC Resource Forester Shane Botard, who says L’Heureux’s work represents some of the best quality logging jobs he has witnessed. “Eric is professional-timber-harvester-trained and always does a good job protecting land and water resources on a logging site,” said Botard. “I’ve seen him harvest timber on several private land sales and he’s done a great job for the landowners.”
L’Heureux has worked several jobs as a timber cutter for Coblentz Sawmill in Grandin. Botard has observed L’Heureux’s work for Coblentz and is impressed with his ability. “One sale had some very large mature trees to harvest, which can be difficult due to the damage they can cause when they fall,” said Botard. “Eric did a very good job keeping damage to a minimum, making sure the landowner’s woods will continue to thrive.”
MDC Forest Products Program Supervisor Mike Morris added, “Eric represents exactly what we want from Missouri’s professional loggers. He takes care to protect the natural resources and recognizes the value of proper training and safety.”
In recognition of his award, L’Heureux received a framed certificate from MDC at the Missouri Forest Products Association summer meeting, along with a STIHL chainsaw donated by longtime partner Crader Distributing of Marble Hill.
The Missouri Department of Conservation partners with Crader Distributing to give annual awards to loggers who have demonstrated outstanding performance and good working relationships with landowners and foresters. The loggers are recognized for minimizing damage to trees and natural resources and using best management techniques that preserve Missouri’s forested lands for generations to come. For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov/about-us/awards-and-honors/logger-year-award.
Pictured l-r: MDC Forestry Unit Chief John Tuttle, Crader Distributing Representative Brian White, Logger Eric L’Heureux holding his grandson, and MDC Forestry Programs Supervisor Mike Morris.
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Please join us January 9-10 for our 2018 Annual Winter Meeting at the Cap-itol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center! Several committees plan to meet on Tuesday including Forest Health, Governmental & Public Affairs, PAC, Edu-cation and Technical Services, and MO Logging Council. Tuesday evening MFPA will host a reception and dinner at Capitol Plaza. Wednesday morn-ing Missouri Forest Products Political Action Committee will host the Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Capital Building. Missouri State Legislators are invited to meet the leadership and members of the Missouri Forest Prod-ucts Association over breakfast. This is an opportunity for MFPA members to talk with our elected officials and reinforce the importance of the forest products industry to the state of Missouri. Please plan to attend the MFPA Winter Meeting and Legislative Breakfast and help us promote the impor-tance of our legislative agenda for 2018.
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More information on the Winter Meeting Agenda and registration, committee meeting agendas, hotel reservations, coming soon!
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