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2008 NATIONAL OUTSTANDING LOGGERS DAVID AND KURT BABINEAU
David and Kurt Babineau |
The Forest Resources Association honored David
and Kurt Babineau, owners of West Enfield, Maine’s Babineau Logging, Inc.,
as the 2008 National Outstanding Logger at its April 13, 2008 Annual
Awards Luncheon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Former FRA Chairman Jim
Brody presented them with a special plaque and congratulated David, Kurt,
and their crews on behalf of the FRA Board.
Kent Hall of Stihl also congratulated the two and presented them with a
$1,000 check.
Kurt Babineau thanked Brody and FRA for the Award, commenting, “This is a
tremendous honor for us. Our being here today is not only due to our
effort. We have a lot of people backing us up.” He praised the support of
their wives, their crews, and American Forest Management’s Allen LeBrun:
“He’s just the kind of guy you want to give 110% to.”
Since 1995, David and Kurt Babineau have used cut-to-length harvesting
equipment and are known widely as one of the premier contractors in Maine.
Babineau Logging often hosts the Maine TREE Foundation’s summer teacher’s
tours and is a favorite place for American Forest Management’s clients and
investors to visit during woods tours.
Why? They are American Forest Management’s “go-to” contractor for
harvesting in environmentally sensitive sites, such as riparian zones,
deeryards, and aesthetically important areas. Carefully selecting and
handling each harvested tree results in accurate tree selection, optimal
utilization, and minimal residual damage. Products are sorted three times:
when the tree is processed, when the forwarder piles the logs at roadside,
and when trucks are loaded—resulting in nearly flawless merchandising.
To boost harvesting efficiency, three operators will either run one shift
on the processor and two shifts on the forwarder or two shifts on the
processor and one shift on the forwarder each day as needed. Trucking is
handled by custom-built center-mounted loader trucks using lightweight
components and equipped with on-board scales, which allow for hauling the
maximum legal load.
Safety is also a top priority for Babineau Logging. Due to its effective
safety program, the company has never experienced a serious injury.
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