Logger Education Program

• What is the schedule for the 4 core classes?
• How do I register for these classes?
• What is Continuing Education?
• What other classes can I take to earn credit?
• Will other classes count for credit? Submit this form to our office for approval.
• How do I get my credits to you? Submit the list of credits you have earned over the past 2 years to our office by December 1st.
• How many credits do I have?

Workshops

September 20, 2008 - 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (Intro)

Best Management Practices (BMP)

Logging and Transportation Safety (Safety)

These classes will be taught by an instructor in a classroom in Starkville and broadcast live to the following cities:  Verona, Raymond, Grenada, Waynesboro, and Raleigh.  Please specify which location you would like to attend when registering.

We have changed the format in which we will teach Intro, Safety and BMP. These classes will now be taught as a single, one-day class, instead of three separate classes. If you are missing any one of these three classes, you will have to attend the entire day to receive credit.

Cost is $75.  Registration Deadline is September 12, 2008.  There is a $15 late fee for all registrations received after the deadline. If you will be paying at the class with cash, please bring the correct amount as we will have no way to make change.

• Map to Raymond
• Map to Grenada
• Map to Verona
• Map to Waynesboro
• Map to Starkville
• Map to Raleigh

September 22-23, 2008 - 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Business Management (This is a two-part class.  You must attend both sessions to receive credit.)

Wayne County Extension Service Office, 810A Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi

Cost is $35 (Covers both nights).  Registration Deadline is September 12, 2008.  There is a $15 late fee for all registrations received after the deadline. If you will be paying at the class with cash, please bring the correct amount as we will have no way to make change.

If you have previously taken this class, you will not receive credit for taking it again.

Workshop Modules

An Introduction to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
The first workshop module (An Introduction to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative) provides an overview of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. This includes information about the origin of SFI, as well as information about communicating and working with the public, an overview of biodiversity, endangered species and forest ecosystems, and forest regeneration. The program uses videos, slide presentations, and extensive discussions to facilitate the interest of the participants. Each participant receives a copy of a landowner folder developed for the SFI State Implementation Committee, which includes information about SFI, regeneration alternatives, and other information for landowners.

Best Management Practices
The second workshop module is the "Best Management Practices" workshop. This workshop includes information about the history of the Clean Water Act and BMPs, road construction and water diversion structures, pre-harvest planning, streamside management and stream crossings, mapping, and harvesting aesthetics. Attendees also participate in harvest planning exercise. This workshop uses a combination of videos, slides, discussions, and group exercises to facilitate learning. The Forest Resources Association has released a video-based BMP program for professional loggers developed by the MLEC BMP Curriculum Committee. An extensive handbook was developed for the participants, which includes additional information about BMPs and water quality issues.

Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety
The third module in the program is "Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety" workshop. The safety program begins with a "hazard recognition exercise". Large scale photographs are placed around the room and the participants working groups of four to identify hazards in the photos. The next segment is devoted to body mechanics and ergonomics. The OSHA logging standard is presented as well as information about transportation safety. As with other workshop modules, videos, slides, and discussions are the primary techniques used to convey information. Contractors also receive a notebook containing additional safety and ergonomic information.

Business Management
The fourth module, Business Management, is designed for the logging business owner and key business management staff. This module includes information about forms of business organization, multiple businesses, recordkeeping, the Fair Labor Standards Act, insurance, independent contractor status, depreciation, and introduces systems cost analysis. This program differs in format from the first three modules in that it is designed to be presented in two four hour segments offered on consecutive nights