Sunny day, outlook at logging conference

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It was another balmy day Friday at the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference in Redding, Calif., as people walked around the equipment expo, watched logging sports exhibitions and attended seminars at the Redding Convention Center and Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

At one panel discussion this afternoon at Turtle Bay, experts saw a ray of hope that things will improve for the beleaguered timber industry, which has seen two of its worst years since World War II.

Here is the schedule for Saturday, the final day of the conference and expo.

7:00 a.m. Truckers Seminar

Redding Convention Center 2nd Floor Lobby

4 Units ProLogger Credits

9:00 a.m. Exhibits Open

8:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. “Fleet Truck Regulations and Enforcement”, Repeat of Friday’s Presentation

Redding Convention Center Room 125

Panel discussion presented by Loggers Association of Northern California. Facilitated by Kathleen Mead of the Air Resources Board (ARB), followed by discussion on the Enforcement of Regulations.

2 Units ProLogger Credits

9:00 a.m. Backhoe Rodeo

Redding Convention Center South Parking Lot

Can you dig it, or can you balance it? That is the question that contestants from far and wide will answer. Join us as we watch experienced operators fight against time and gravity to take home the prize money. Thanks to Sponsor Axner Excavating for this popular event and for securing sponsors to keep this event growing.

10:00 a.m. Truck Driving Skills Competition

Redding Convention Center West Parking Lot

11:00 a.m. Wild Things, Wildlife Show

Redding Convention Center 2nd Floor Lobby

Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.

11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Logging Sports Exhibition

Logging Sports Arena, Convention Center SouthParking Lot

2:00 p.m. Wild Things, Wildlife Show

Redding Convention Center 2nd Floor Lobby

Wild Things, Inc. was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife and educating the public with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders.

3:00 p.m. Raffle Drawing

Redding Convention Center 1st Floor Lobby

3:30 p.m. Gates Close