Warrenton logging company named operator of the year
Nov. 30—A Warrenton-based logging company has been chosen as Operator of the Year for Northwest Oregon by one of three regional advisory committees to the Oregon Board of Forestry.
Mike Falleur, of F and B Logging, who logs in the North Coast, was one of three firms recognized in the state.
The award recognizes forest operators who protect natural resources at a level that meets or goes above and beyond requirements of the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
Falleur was honored for protecting streams against sediment from clearcuts through a system of settling ponds and pumps.
"Controlling runoff protects water quality for drinking water and fish that live in the streams," said retired Oregon Department of Forestry stewardship forester Ashley Lertora. "Mike is very conscientious about protecting water quality and makes pre-harvesting site visits to carefully plan how to manage runoff from the site. There's never an issue because of that."
