An Operator is any forest business or individual engaged at in-forest operations that include, but are not limited to: harvesting, accessing, reforesting, growing, transportation, maintaining, protecting, or other in-forest operation. Example Operator businesses: Logging, falling, timber processing, road build-maintain, planting, thinning, vegetation release, hauling, quarrying- crushing, burning, firefighting, fuel reduction, arboriculture, spraying, or other in-forest operations
Operator Dues are calculated based on number of employees and are pro-rated for new members based on date joined. The AOL membership year runs from July 1 - June 30. For example, a member joining on January 1, would pay 50% of the dues rate shown below + a one-time $100 initiation fee.
An Associate is any organization or individual that does not qualify as an Operator member, but supports the mission of AOL, and may offer products or services to Operator members. Example Associate businesses: Mechanics, suppliers, dealers, vendors, cleanup, equipment, lending, insurance, financial, accounting-payroll, manufacturers, forest consultant, landowners, mills, scalers, surveyors, non-profits, partners, associations, or others who support AOL. Associate Dues are calculated based on type of Associate Member and are pro-rated for new members based on date joined. The AOL membership year runs from July 1 - June 30. For example, a member joining on January 1, would pay 50% of the dues rate shown below + a one-time $100 initiation fee.
Join AOL and gain access to informative events, insurance, group benefits and discounts, safety services, and a legislative voice!
Honorary Membership
The owner or owners of a contract logging company of regular membership qualifications may, upon disposing of the enterprise for retirement and upon approval of the executive committee, assume honorary membership classification.
To make an impact in state and federal policymaking, we deploy an effective mix of direct lobbying and coalition efforts with partners to shape regulations -- expanding your reach to leverage influence of loggers and forest operators.
Oregon’s business world is constantly evolving. AOL provides members and the community with timely information that helps forest contractors adapt, learn, shape polices, and informs better decisions.
AOL’s Oregon Professional Logger (OPL) provides members the “qualified logging professional” credential sought by certified SFI and Tree Farm purchasers of forest contract services in Oregon. Contemporary business success demands
constant learning. AOL brings relevant training and material that empowers continuing education and occupational outreach for logging careers
AOL-SAIF agency and services programs deliver high-value workers comp insurance and consultation designed for the specific needs of forest contractors -- includes safety, health, education, loss control, claims, and return to work.
AOL also offers a menu of options that save money and add value for your company -- through discounts, reimbursements, dividends, group purchasing, consultation, training, qualification, and useful information
AOL specializes in SAIF Workers' Compensation Insurance where our Safety Management Consultants (SMC) are agents. Workers' compensation insurance is one of three areas of insurance necessary for a successful business. AOL is partnering
with M&G to provide access to all other lines of business and personal insurance.
We work prepare young people for their first jobs in the industry, while focusing on industry recruitment and retention. Just as important as finding skilled workers is ensuring that these essential workers are properly educated and
trained. AOL is engaged with our members and industry partners who are focused on the goal to attract, retain and train the future industry workforce.
Our safety management consultants have over 100 years combined logging and related industry experience. Our team of knowledgeable forest operating specialists work for you to add-value to your daily business. Our on-site safety consultants
can work with you to deliver informative events and advise about regulations, insurance, safety, contracting, training, labor and solutions to current issues.
AOL members give back to their communities in a variety of ways. As an organization, AOL participates in community involvement through Log A Load for Kids and the Friends of Paul Bunyan Foundation.
Ready to Join?
Your association has a strong team of professionals dedicated to elevate and promote forest contracting, while growing a more prosperous forest sector and member companies. AOL's team of knowledgeable forest contract specialists work for
you to deliver informative events and advise about regulations, insurance, safety, contracting, training, labor, and solutions to current issues. AOL works with numerous partners across the industry to advance and be a strong
voice to protect members’ interests with state and federal government, as well as within the industry.
Be part of a greater community of those working in Oregon’s productive forests!
