Logging contractors told the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry committee that pulplog and low‑grade markets have collapsed in places, 20% tariffs on imported equipment are deterring reinvestment, and federal funding uncertainty is delaying state forestry work and staff support.

At a House–Senate joint hearing, loggers and the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast told lawmakers that repeated rain and flooding reduced workable days and revenue, and urged passage of H.624 and related measures to finance studies, training and site-level adaptations to keep the industry operating.

Duran highlights challenges facing Vermont's logging sector and the importance of wood energy markets.