North America’s biggest names in forestry heading DEMO International in Venosta, Que.

The Canadian Woodlands Forum flagship event, DEMO International, will be moving into the Venosta, Que. forest region later this month.

DEMO International is one of North America’s largest and unique, live in-woods forest equipment expos. This year will mark the event’s 14^th edition, happening Sept. 19 through 21.

“We can’t be more thrilled to get this event off the ground,” said national show manager Mark Cusack. “The planning process has been extensive so it’s exciting to see some of the larger equipment finally start to roll in.”

Visitors can look forward to seeing over $100 million in forestry equipment and machines on display from top manufacturers and suppliers internationally. The DEMO route is over 3.2 kilometres long and will showcase both large- and small-scale equipment including forest harvesting, forwarding, biomass, firewood processors and more.

Registration is available now online for those interested in attending. Pre-registration is $40-plus tax per person for a one-day pass. At the door, a one-day pass will be $60 and three-day pass will be $80.

There will also be a log loader competition presented by Barko and Équipments Marquis. Guests wanting to test their skills will have the opportunity to compete over the three-day event.

And, watch for the two-day technical conference in conjunction with the event held at the Delta Ottawa City Centre. Organized by the Canadian Woodlands Forum in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, FP Innovations, and Université Laval, the DEMO International conference’s theme is, “Adapting to New Forestry: Unlocking Innovative Solutions.”