In early December, Maine TREE hosted the 35th Annual CLP Banquet. Tim Basham, the Chairperson of the CLP Advisory Committee, welcomed loggers, natural resource professionals, and their families. He highlighted that 2025 was a significant year for the Certified Logging Professional Program, as the program hired its first full-time program manager, who, with the help of the Maine TREE Foundation staff, worked to update the CLP curriculum and modernize its resources, with result

Logging is a profession built on skill, safety, and a deep respect for the forest. As a cornerstone of the natural resources economy, the work of logging professionals is essential and demands a high level of expertise and dedication to sustainable practices. This year, the Certified Logging Professionals (CLP) program is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Certified Logging Professionals of the Year awards, recognizing the select individuals who exemplify the highes

In December, the Maine TREE Foundation hosted the 34th Annual Certified Logging Professional (CLP)  Banquet in Hermon, ME.