When forest restoration giant Wally Covington drives by the Ribelin Logging Co. sort yard on East Huntington in Flagstaff and sees the equipment up for sale, it makes him sad. “They are very good operators in the forest and had a huge impact on the community.” With decades of experience, millions of dollars invested in logging equipment and a deep love for the forest, Ribelin Logging Co. President Ken Ribelin says the family-owned and operated business – a thriving logging company that at one … [Read more...] about Last of the Large Loggers Leaves Flagstaff
Wally Covington
Wally Covington Leaves NAU and Legacy of Vigorous, Healthy Forests
At 6 feet, 4 inches tall, Wally Covington has a commanding presence in the halls of Congress as well as in the forest, and he is completely comfortable in both. A giant in the world of forest health, Covington’s influence can be seen where old growth ponderosa pine trees thrive in clumps, where park-like conditions allow for sunlight to reach the forest floor, where butterflies and wildflowers brighten the landscape with pops of color, and where mountain communities feel safer from the threat of … [Read more...] about Wally Covington Leaves NAU and Legacy of Vigorous, Healthy Forests
