About The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association
The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) has provided proven leadership in the Lake States Forest products industry for over 79 years. GLTPA is a non-profit organization proud to represent members in Michigan and Wisconsin and is committed to leading Forest Products Industry in sustainable forest management.
Major Sponsor of the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment EXPO
Industry News
5 December 2025
From the President's Desk
I am truly at a loss for words over Warren’s passing. The first time I met Warren was at the Society of American Foresters Conference in the late 1990s, when I was fresh out of school. I believe the discussion was on forest health, though I don’t recall exactly. At the time, I was struggling to follow what the presenter was saying until Warren spoke up.
5 December 2025
GLTPA's Director's Notes
Success to Significance Greetings, Success: noun-the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors: the accomplishments of one’s goals. Significance: noun-the quality of being significant or having meaning. It is that time of year when organizations send out invoices for yearly membership dues, complete their budgets for the following year and hold elections for board members.
5 December 2025
Capitol Christmas Trees
State Christmas Tree Harvested at Soo, MI The Yule tide spirit echoed through the streets of Sault Saint Marie, MI, on October 30, 2025. The Soo, as it is more commonly known to Michiganders and our Lake State neighbors, was once again chosen by The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget to provide the 2025 State Christmas tree.
5 December 2025
Log A Load For Kids Events
Northwest Region Log A Load For Kids is a Milestone Event. We just wrapped up another successful Log A Load for Kids event in Douglas County WI. It was the 25th year for the NW Chapter of GLTPA. I am always taken by surprise and overwhelmed by the out pouring support from so many volunteers. I could never thank them all enough.
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