Aesthetic buffers are incorporated into harvests when they will be effective. Strategically located vegetative screens are planned to camouflage the extent of harvest sizes. Paint is kept fresh. Log trucks are immaculate, always. Truck drivers are courteous.
Loads are neat, trimmed well, and prominently marked.
Curious passers by are treated with respect, regardless of opinions expressed. In addition to the laser engraved hardwood plaque, Stevenson also received a chainsaw donated by J.P. Fuller, Inc. of Glen Burnie and a Governor's Citation presented by State Forester Jim Mallow. Since 1988, MFA has awarded the Logger of the Year to recognize and promote excellence in logging practices. The award program is open to all independent wood fiber harvesting or logging contractors. The finalist will automatically be nominated to the Appalachian Technical Division Outstanding Logger Award Program.