Scaling for Non-Scalers – new format and instructors for 2025. This one-day course will feature a morning of classroom instruction followed by a hands-on afternoon in a working mill yard.
In the ever-changing environment of forestry, forest products, and the ways in which product is bought and sold, it is critical that today’s industry professionals fully understand how logs are scaled in the Pacific Northwest. With an advanced understanding of these issues, participants will gain insight from a team of qualified presenters representing scaling associations from across the region. This training is designed specifically for non-scaling professionals, providing a working knowledge of the scaling process, log rules, sorts, grades, and accountability.
Instructors for this course are from the Columbia River Log Scalers Association, the Yamhill Log Scalers Association, and members of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF).
This one-day training is in person only.
Registration fee:
– $200 per person
– $25 for current college or high school students
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be received in writing through our contact form 30 days before for a full refund minus the 15% service charge. Cancellations received after that time will be charged the entire registration fee; however, transferring registrations to a different attendee is possible. Please request transfers through our contact form by Friday, November 7.
Morning classroom session
Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Everett Hall
16750 S Brockway Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
Afternoon outdoor session
RSG Forest Products
28890 Hwy 213, Molalla, OR 97038
(Please note town may show up as Canby on your GPS)
Transportation
No transportation will be provided. Transportation to Hopkins and from Hopkins to the mill are the responsibility of each participant.
Lodging
Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of participants. Nearby options are available in Molalla, Canby, or Woodburn.
8:30am – Building opens & Coffee Mixer
Networking and refreshments at Everett Hall, Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Coffee will be provided.
Morning classroom session
9:00–10:00am Log Scaling 101: Core principles of scaling and how logs are measured and valued in the Pacific Northwest.
10:00–10:15am – Break
10:15 – 11:00am – Defects in the Common Species of the Willamette Valley: Understanding defects that impact value.
11:00 – 11:30am – Applying Scaling to Everyday Forester Jobs: How scaling knowledge benefits foresters, procurement staff, and others in the industry.
11:30–12:15pm – Lunch
Lunch will be provided at Everett Hall before moving to the mill site.
Drive from Hopkins to RSG
Afternoon field session
12:30 – 3:00pm – Hands-on Demonstration: scaling practices in a working mill environment at RSG Forest Products mill yard.
Please dress appropriately for the outdoor session and bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.