About The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association
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
Industry News
5 November 2024
From the President's Desk
Since the last article about the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was published, the EU has delayed its implementation until December 30, 2025, for large importers, and June 30, 2026, for small importers. Word has it that the EU wasn't ready for compliance recording, so the delay allows them to get the infrastructure in place for their tracking purposes. There is hope that concessions will be made for U.S. exporters, but I doubt it.
5 November 2024
GLTPA's Director's Notes
God's Work Through Our Hands. A Story of Thanksgiving - Greetings, Most days of my life are focused on serving the great people in the forest industry, an opportunity I have been blessed with through GLTPA and other groups for the past several years. Five days in early October 2024, however, found me with a totally different focus and one which will not be forgotten and more likely than not, repeated.
5 November 2024
Industry Spotlight
McCoy Construction & Forestry is Proud to Support Communities Near and Far - Marketing new and used John Deere forestry and construction equipment, along with providing machine parts and offering service work, is what McCoy Construction & Forestry is best known for. However, the organization takes great pride in being engaged with the communities and people it serves.
5 November 2024
Feature Article
A Walk Around the 2024 Logging Expo By Mike Monte - This event held in Green Bay always amazes me. With Lambeau Field, the Resch Center, busy streets, motels and many other businesses, this spot is surely a city scene. But, the logging industry fits in quite well.
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