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About Forest RobotsLogging has changed dramatically since company owner Dean Edwards’ father worked for Potlatch. Starting in 1990 with the placement of the Spotted Owl on the endangered species list, big timber has become less and less available. In 2003 Bill Clinton declared much Federal Land off-limits for logging. Whether one agrees with the increased environmental regulations or not, most experts agree that logging will never return to what it was. Now, more and more, logging is done on small-parcels of private land. Selective cuts to eliminate disease and thinning to prevent wildfires are the only logging activities allowed on most Federal Lands. The market has compensated. Smaller diameter trees have begun to look more appealing, and the engineered wood products made from these trees have gained market share. |
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Dean Edwards began working on a small log skidder in 1993 to try and help loggers cope with changes in the logging industry. Under a USDA SBIR grant, Forest Robots has created a vehicle that will enable loggers to harvest small and environmentally sensitive tracts of land in a cost-effective manner. The vehicle has a winch and blade and, although small, is robust and suitable for work in the forests of the northwest. |
 The Logg Dogg |
The Logg Dogg can move between trees and because it is radio-controlled it is safer than other small equipment. The vehicle can be towed behind a pickup and its diesel engine is powerful and reliable. If you would like more information on the Logg Dogg or would like to see it operate please email Forest Robots |
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