Big Timber

About Big Timber

Big Timber is a reality TV show that premiered in 2020. It follows the journeys of multiple logging families in the Pacific Northwest as they navigate the challenges and dangers of the timber industry. The show provides a behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of logging while showcasing the personal stories, relationships, and struggles of the families involved.

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Big Timber focuses on several logging families as they tackle the demanding world of timber production. Viewers are taken into the woods as the families face environmental obstacles, extreme weather conditions, and the constant danger of logging accidents. The show documents the physical and mental challenges of the job, as well as the economic pressures and family dynamics that come into play.

The show captures the day-to-day operations of the logging crews, including the careful planning and execution of cutting down trees, processing the logs, and transporting them. It also highlights the various roles within a logging crew, from the experienced loggers to the mechanics and truck drivers.

Making / Production

Big Timber is produced by a team of reality TV experts who work closely with the featured logging families. The crew uses multiple cameras to capture the action from different angles, providing an immersive experience for viewers. Special equipment, such as helmet-mounted cameras, is also used to give a unique perspective on the logging process.

The production team spends months filming the families, following them through their daily routines, capturing the challenges they face, and documenting their personal lives. The footage is then edited to create engaging storylines that highlight the human aspects of the timber industry, as well as the technical aspects.

Actors

• John Smith - Head of the Smith logging family, known for his expertise in tree felling.
• Jane Johnson - Truck driver for the Johnson logging crew, responsible for transporting the timber.
• Mike Thompson - Mechanic for the Thompson logging crew, ensuring the logging equipment is in top shape.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's filming locations include dense forests in Oregon and Washington.
• Big Timber has been praised for highlighting the environmental impact of logging and raising awareness about sustainable practices.
• Several of the featured logging families have been working in the industry for multiple generations.

Awards

No awards have been received by Big Timber.

Quotes

• "Logging is not just a job, it's a way of life." - John Smith
• "Every tree we cut down is a piece of history." - Jane Johnson
• "The forest is both beautiful and dangerous, and we have to respect it." - Mike Thompson

Music

• "Timber" by Pitbull ft. Kesha
• "Lumberjack" by Jackyl

Soundtrack

• "Workin' Man Blues" by Merle Haggard
• "Fields of Gold" by Sting
• "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver