Loggers and FPR warn of weak pulp markets, tariffs and federal uncertainty Logging contractors told the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry committee that pulplog and low‑grade markets have collapsed in places, 20% tariffs on imported equipment are deterring reinvestment, and federal funding uncertainty is delaying state forestry work and staff support.

Vermont's logging industry is facing its worst crisis in 125 years as collapsing low-grade markets and hefty tariffs cripple operations and threaten the future of sustainable forestry.

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Vermont loggers urge lawmakers to fund training, resilience measures and revenue relief as wet weather slashes work At a House–Senate joint hearing, loggers and the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast told lawmakers that repeated rain and flooding reduced workable days and revenue, and urged passage of H.624 and related measures to finance studies, training and site-level adaptations to keep the industry operating.

Vermont loggers are calling for urgent legislative support as relentless rain has slashed their working days and revenues, threatening the future of the industry.

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Dan Duran advocates for Vermont's timber industry during H319 environmental committee meeting Duran highlights challenges facing Vermont's logging sector and the importance of wood energy markets.

Vermont's logging industry is at a critical juncture, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten both its economic viability and the health of its forests.

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