The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) has provided proven leadership in the Lake States Forest products industry for over 79 years. GLTPA is a non-profit organization proud to represent members in Michigan and Wisconsin and is committed to leading Forest Products Industry in sustainable forest management.
Major Sponsor of the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment EXPO
5 December 2024
Embracing Transition: The Key to Survival in The Timber Industry The older a person gets; the faster time flies and the more rewarding life becomes. The past 24 months have been extremely rewarding. Henry and the GLTPA staff are first-class to work with, and I appreciate all their support as the President of GLTPA.
5 December 2024
Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree-What’s in Your House? Greetings, For as long as I can remember the title of Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree has been a debate. While some folks are extremely adamant that it be called a Christ-mas Tree as Christ is the reason for the season, others are just as adamant that it be called a Holiday Tree for reasons that go beyond the context of this writing.
5 December 2024
Seven features that make the TimberPro 830D a standout performer. Your forestry business relies heavily on the performance of your machines. You need dependable workhorses in your equipment lineup that are not just engineered to perform, but machines that have innovative features that help drive productivity, time savings and efficiencies while promoting zero harm. In the ever-evolving world of forestry power and versatility are paramount.
5 December 2024
The Christmas tree stands tall and proud, a symbol of hope, peace, and the spirit of the season. Michigan officials began searching for the perfect state Christmas tree in May. Six months and nearly two dozen nominations from throughout the state later, a 35-year-old, 60-foot-tall spruce from Eagle was installed in front of the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday morning November 2nd.