The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LUMBERJACK
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The straight part
We know that "one in the logging industry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one in the logging industry = lumberjack.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LUMBERJACK mean?
LUMBERJACK noun- A person whose work is to fell trees.
- A lumberjacket.
- To work as a lumberjack, cutting down trees.