History of the Timber Industry: Workings of the Timber Industry

Ever wonder how the timber industry actually worked — from forest to finished product?

Join Historian Steve Lent, John Shelk, Partner at Ochoco Lumber Company, and special guest Jerry Brummer for a behind-the-scenes look at how timber powered the economy, built communities, and shaped life in Crook County and across Central Oregon.

Through vivid stories, rare photos, and firsthand accounts, this lecture brings to life the daily work, grit, and ingenuity that kept the timber industry running for generations.