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Welcome to the new Carolina Loggers Association website.

We have refreshed our site to make it easier to stay connected, access resources, and stay informed throughout the year.

Be sure to join us at the
2026 Annual Meeting, March 13–15 at Hotel Ballast in Wilmington, NC.


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2026 CLA Annual Meeting

Join Us at the 2026 Annual Meeting
March 13 to 15 • Hotel Ballast • Wilmington, NC

The Carolina Loggers Association Annual Meeting brings together decision-makers from across the wood products industry. Logging, trucking, equipment, insurance, milling, and forestry services. These are your customers.

Sponsoring the 2026 Annual Meeting puts your business in front of industry leaders where real connections happen. Flexible sponsorship options, including individual event sponsorships, offer meaningful visibility and engagement.

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You Are Our Mission

CLA empowers North Carolina’s logging professionals with the tools, knowledge, and representation needed to thrive in today’s forest products industry. From certified safety training and strategic partnerships to legislative advocacy and sustainability initiatives, CLA brings loggers together to raise standards, promote operational excellence, and build a stronger, safer future for the industry. As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, the Carolina Loggers Association unites the voices of those who power North Carolina’s forests.

Membership Benefits

Networking

Stay connected to North Carolina’s logging community through CLA’s network of professionals, events, and shared knowledge that help you grow your business and strengthen relationships within the industry.

Leadership

CLA represents North Carolina’s loggers at every level of government, ensuring your voice is heard on the issues that affect your work, your safety, and the future of our forests.

Trust

CLA builds partnerships across the logging community to support safety, education, and responsible forestry, uniting industry leaders and local associations for a stronger and more sustainable future.

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Become a Member

Join the Carolina Loggers Association and be part of a strong network working to protect, promote, and grow North Carolina’s logging industry. Membership gives you access to valuable connections, training, and advocacy that keep your business informed and competitive. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger future for logging.

Become a member today!

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