Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Associate Editor Jessica Johnson has the opportunity to visit Forrest Hodges Operations, Inc. in Forest, Texas. Forrest Hodges is a likeable dude. He’s the kind of guy you want to have a backyard BBQ with and share a few belly laughs. Down to Earth, grateful for what God has blessed him with and most importantly, realistic about logging, Hodges isn’t your typical 25-year-old. A fifth generation logger, Hodges claims he started out “as a pup” and went out on his own at 19. From there, Forrest Hodges Operations, Inc. was born. He started small with just one piece of equipment after high school and trying his hand at both EMT school and the Fire Academy graduating and then just kept building. Now, Hodges purchases his own timber, has a contract with Hancock Forest Management, operates six crews, and runs his own trucking business.

Featured Story: “Good To Go”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Forrest Hodges Operations, Inc.
Location: Forest, Texas
SLT Issue: May 2014

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Southern Loggin’ Times magazine celebrates 500 consecutive issues in May 2014! The issue takes a look back at the publication’s history, a look forward at young loggers poised to be the leaders of tomorrow, and highlights some of the industry’s most accomplished logging veterans. Also featured are departed but remembered industry leaders, SLT supporter submissions, memorable quotes, the best of the Bulletin Board, and a letters archive.