NH Timber Harvesting Council54 Portsmouth StreetConcord, NH 03301

Classes are underwritten in part by the New Hampshire Sustainable Forestry Initiative. (SFI®) State Implementation Committee.

No person shall be denied the opportunity to participate in this program because of an inability to pay. UNH Cooperative Extension programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap or veteran’s status. College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, County Governments, NH Department of Resource and Economic Development, Fish and Game, US Department of Agriculture and US Fish and Wildlife Service cooperating.

2020 SPRING PLP PROGRAM SPONSORS

PLP Certification date:________It will expire 4 years from this date.

First Aid Certification expiration date:______You need to take first aid every 2 years. Note:

If these details are incorrect please call the office (603) 224-9699. All classes and workshops taken outside of NHTHC Professional Logger Program will need documented proof of attendance.

You can fax your proof/records to: (603) 225-5898 or email: info@nhtoa.org

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LOGGER PROGRAM STATUS

2020 UPCOMING EVENTS Conservation Easements: Your Land Your Legacy

April 21, 2020, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Conservation Center, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, N.H. Instructor: Steve Roberge, Cheshire County Forester, UNH Extension. Estate planning and land protection can be an important part of a landowner’s woodland stewardship. This session will use the publication Protecting your Legacy: A New Hampshire landowner's guide to conservation-based estate planning. We will cover the relationship between your forest management plan and estate planning; involving family in estate planning; common conservation options, and the role and responsibility of land trusts.

Selling Timber? Do it Right!April 28, 2020, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Conservation Center, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, N.H. Instructors: Jim

Frohn, Grafton County Forester, UNH Extension; Jeremy Turner, Forester, Meadowsend Timberlands Ltd. Selling timber is a once in a lifetime activity for most landowners. No single activity has such power to significantly improve or degrade your forest. Proper harvesting can provide income, improve wildlife habitat, healthy forests and vigorous forests, and improve access. Topics include: landowner goals and objectives, role of foresters and loggers, timber sale contracts, laws and taxes.

109th NHTOA Annual Meeting Saturday, May 2, 2020, Loudon, N.H. This year’s Annual Meeting will take place at Sanborn Mills Farm, a historic farm dating back to the 18th century with a restored and working water-powered sawmill, water-powered grist mill, blacksmith shop, belt-driven carpentry shop, plus barns, a variety of gardens, and a main house. Morning tours prior to the start of the Annual Meeting will include guided visits to the mills and the gardens. Cost for the entire event is $35 per person, children under 12 are free.

28th Annual Loggers & Truckers Convention Saturday, October 24, 2020, Holiday Inn, Concord, N.H. Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. Dinner, a live auction, and fun raffles. Advertising/sponsorship opportunities and booth space to display equipment are still available. Proceeds support the Professional Loggers Program. Newly certified and recertified loggers will be recognized. Registration or more information about the event is available at www.nhtoa.org or from the NHTOA office at (603) 224-9699, or email info@nhtoa.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENTS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT NHTOA.ORG OR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Professional Logger Program - Certification Any qualified individual successfully completing 32 credits of basic course work within two years will be certified for a period of four years.

COURSE WORKAll candidates must complete: First Aid & CPR - 8 credits NH Timber Harvesting Law - 8 credits

In addition, all cutters, equipment operators and others engaged in logging operations must complete: Safe and Productive Felling - 8 credits Fundamentals of Forestry - 8 credits

Mechanized logging operators may substitute: Mechanized Harvesting - 8 credits for Safe and Productive Felling - 8 credits Truckers may substitute: Safe Trucking - 8 credits for Safe and Productive Felling - 8 credits

EXCEPTIONSSimilar courses, except NH Timber Harvesting Law, taken through other organizations may apply. Please call the Timber Harvesting Council office at (603) 224-9699 for course review.

TIMETABLEIndividuals hoping to become certified should complete the required course work within two calendar years. It is possible to repeat courses taken earlier if the two years have gone by.

YOU MUST RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION EVERY 4 YEARS BY TAKING 32 CREDITS BY THE END OF THAT 4 YEAR PERIOD. IF YOU DO NOT ATTAIN THE REQUIRED 32 CREDITS YOU WILL LOSE YOUR

CERTIFICATION STATUS.

Most insurance carriers want to see first aid certification every 2 years. Please see the personal log book for details.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.Class size is limited please sign up early. Please visit the website for class status: www.nhtoa.org Phone: (603) 224-9699 Email: info@nhtoa.orgMail to: NHTOA, 54 Portsmouth St. Concord, N.H. 03301

CHECKS, VISA, MASTER CARD, DISCOVER CARD ACCEPTEDNo refunds will be made unless notice of cancellation is given at least 48 hours prior to class date.

If you have special needs please contact NHTOA at (603) 224-9699.

SPRING 2020 PROFESSIONAL LOGGER PROGRAM CLASS REGISTRATION: Name:

Business:

Billing address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:

Visa/Master Card/Discover: Exp: CSV*:

Check # Please make checks out to NHTOA (*three digit code on the back credit card)

Class Date Location PLP Forester CEUs Credits Cat 1 Cat 2 Members Non-Mem

First Aid & CPR (basic) 04/14/20 Albany, N.H. 8 5.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

*First Aid & CPR (basic) 04/15/20 Lancaster, N.H. 8 5.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

First Aid & CPR (basic) 04/17/20 Hillsboro, N.H. 8 5.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

First Aid & CPR (basic) 04/23/20 Concord, N.H. 8 5.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

First Aid & CPR (basic) 04/24/20 Campton, N.H. 8 5.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

First Aid & CPR (advanced) 04/22/20 Croydon, N.H. 8 6.5 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Safe Felling (basic) 05/13/20 Hollis N.H. 8 6.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Safe Felling (advanced) 04/20/20 TBD 8 6.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Fundamentals of Forestry 04/07/20 Wentworth, N.H. 8 7.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Fundamentals of Forestry 04/09/20 Durham, N.H. 8 7.0 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Timber Harvesting Law 03/19/20 Springfield, N.H. 8 6.5 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Timber Harvesting Law 04/16/20 Whitefield, N.H. 8 6.5 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

Safe Trucking 04/13/20 Bridgewater, N.H. 8 [ ] $45 [ ] $90

2020 Logger Membership up to 5 employees [ ] $100

2020 Forester Membership up to 5 employees [ ] $100

2020 Trucker Membership up to 5 employees [ ] $100

(more membership levels on the nhtoa.org website) [ ] PLEASE INVOICE

*PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME FOR THE FIRST AID AND CPR LANCASTER CLASS IS 8:30 A.M. TOTAL $ NOTE: PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AND BRING YOUR LUNCH

**Yes, I would like to donate to the H.O.L.D. fund

[ ] $5.00 [ ] $10.00 [ ] $20.00 [ ] $________*Purpose: To provide short term support for families of injured NHTOA members. For more information on the H.O. L. D. Fund please visit our website at: nhtoa.org.

First Aid & CPR (basic)8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Content:Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, and AED training. Additionally, special focus will be logging injury prevention and a new logging site informational form. Course content has been updated to reflect new course focus.

Instructor: Tim Emperor, NE Safety Services

Dates: Locations:04/14/20 Albany Town Hall 1972-A NH Route 16 Albany, N.H.

04/15/20 *North Country Resource Center UNH 629 Main St. #B Lancaster, N.H.

04/17/20 Fox State Forest 309 Center Road Hillsboro, N.H.

04/23/20 Conservation Center- SPNHF 54 Portsmouth Street Concord, N.H.

04/24/20 WMNF Headquarter 71 White Mountain Drive Campton, N.H.

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED EVERY TWO YEARS FOR PLP CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFICATION

8.0 PLP certification credits5.0 SAF category 2 CFE credits

Directions:

Albany - Take I-93 N to exit 23. Turn right onto NH-104 E/NH-132 N/State Hwy 104 E/State Hwy 132 N (signs for Meredith/Lake Winnipesaukee/Mount Washington Valley). Turn left onto US-3 N. Continue on NH-25 E to Tamworth. Turn left onto NH-16 N

*Lancaster - N.H. Route 3, approximately 1 mile north of Lancaster Fairgrounds. *PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME IS 8:30 a.m.

Hillsboro - Follow Center Road 2 miles north from the intersection with Main Street in Downtown Hillsborough.

Concord - Take I-93 north to exit 16. Follow the brown conservation signs to SPNHF.

Campton - Take I-93 to exit 27, left at end of ramp and go under highway; take right just past southbound off-ramp.

Instructor: Tim Emperor, NE Safety Services

Date: Location:04/22/20 Northwoodlands, Inc. 24 Camel Hump Road Croydon, N.H. Directions:Croydon - Follow I-89 north to Old New Hampshire 10 (South) in Grantham. Take exit 13 from I-89 north 40 min. Follow NH-10 south to Camel Hump Rd in Croydon.

Course Content:

A class for those who have received certification in Basic First Aid/CPR through NHTOA at least two times.

First Aid/CPR/AED instruction is enhanced by utilizing hands on instruction for proper extrication methods, trapped person removal, “to move or not to move” scenarios, GPS usage, and of course, CPR re-certification.

NOTE: Space limited to 20 participants. Persons should be comfortable with mechanized operations without accommodations.

CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE CAN BE USED TOWARDSPLP RE-CERTIFICATION

8.0 PLP certification credits6.5 SAF category 2 CFE credits

First Aid & CPR (advanced)8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME IS 8:30 a.m.

Directions:Bridgewater - From the north take I-93 south to exit 26 go 3 miles west on 25, at the traffic circle take 3A south. The garage is 9 miles down on the left.

From the south take exit 23, to Route 104 west 5 miles. At the traffic light bear right on 3A north. The garage 5 miles up on right.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY MICHAEL SHARP ENTERPRISES.

Safe Trucking8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Content:This course is designed for both independent truckers and employers of truckers. This year we will put a renewed emphasis on legal truck weights. Specifically, what the rules/laws are governing truck weights, and strategies forest products truckers can take to insure they comply with the law. This course will also include a mock inspection from the NH Department of Safety, in addition to a brief discussion on traffic rules/regulations and what to do if drivers are pulled over.

Instructor:

N.H. Department of Safety Troop G

Date: Location:04/13/20 Michael Sharp Enterprises 1 Meadow Brook Rd Bridgewater, N.H.

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR PLP LOGGER CERTIFICATION 8.0 PLP certification credits

ATTENTION YOUNG LOGGERS AND YOUNG FORESTERS

Young Logger – Young Forester Eighth Annual Maple and Mud MeetingThe Young Loggers, Young Foresters is an informal group started by Eric Johnson in 2011, to provide a place for younger professionals to meet, network and discuss issues facing them as young businessmen and women. We continue these events every spring and fall with a meeting and cookout. There will be a chance to talk about New Hampshire legislation updates, changes to the wetlands rules, and get an update on the upcoming Professional Logger Program classes. NH Professional Logger Program credits are available for those who attend.

Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Pearl and Sons Farm, 409 Loudon Ridge Rd # B, Loudon, N.H. Watch the NHTOA website for updates. Young loggers and young foresters are invited to gather around the evaporator from 5:00 to 7 p.m., for great food and conversation. This event is free for NHTOA members. We kindly request you preregister so that we can plan for food. For further details or to RSVP, contact the NHTOA office at (603) 224-9699 or info@nhtoa.org.

Fundamentals of Forestry8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR PLP CERTIFICATION

8.0 PLP certification credits7.0 SAF category 1 CFE credits

Course Content: This workshop will give loggers a better understanding of forest management and appropriate applications of silviculture. Course content includes discussion/powerpoints on historical events, current status of New Hampshire forests, Silvicultural principles of New England, Forest types, landowner goals and objectives, tree growth/maturity/vigor, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, harvesting systems, and loggers function in silviculture. Field sessions will focus on log scaling, grades, and utilization at a sawmill.

Field Sessions will include: • Log scaling demonstration.• Log product selection - observation of log defects

and prioritizing the most profitable log product.• Silvicultural field walk, discussion of management

objectives, BMPS, and wildlife habitat.

Instructors: Jim Frohn, UNH Cooperative ExtensionSteve Roberge, UNH Cooperative ExtensionRebecca DiGirolomo, UNH Cooperative Extension

Date: Location: 04/07/20 King Forest Industries 53 East Side Rd Wentworth, N.H.

04/09/20 UNH Sawmill 248 Mast Road Durham, N.H. Directions:Wentworth - Follow I-93 north to exit 26. Take NH-25 W to East Side Road in Wentworth.

Durham - From US 4E/US 202: Take NH Exit 155A Exit (signs for Durham/UNH) Turn right onto 155A/Mast Road. UNH Sawmill on the left (1/2 mile), follow NHTOA signs

Dates: Locations:03/19/20 Durgin and Crowell 231 Fisher Corner Rd. Springfield N.H.

04/16/19 White Mountain Regional High School 127 Regional Road Whitefield, N.H.

Directions:Springfield - Exit 12A off I-89 - Go east on Georges Mills Rd. for approx 1/2 mile. Right on Fishers Corner Rd.- go past Springfield Power. Check in at sawmill office- Grey building on left.

Whitefield- Follow I-93 north to US-3 north in Franconia. Take exit 35 from I-93 north. Continue on US-3 north. Take Trudeau Rd, NH-142 east and US-3 north to Boutwell Rd in Whitefield.

Please look for the NHTOA signs.

N.H. Timber Harvesting Law8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Content: A one-day workshop presenting information on New Hampshire’s Timber Harvesting Laws, Wetland Regulations, and the use of Best Management Practices. Practical, hands-on instruction for today’s logging professional.

Timber Tax Law - The specific rules and process regarding the Intent and Report of Cut forms as required, plus other valuable information from the N.H. Department of Revenue Administration.

Timber Harvesting Law - Forest Rangers will explain N.H.’s timber harvesting laws, including the details of slash and basal area laws, the timber trespass and deceptive forest practices laws.

Wetlands Regulations - Representatives from the N.H. Wetlands Bureau will present information including wetlands identification and the procedure and requirements for preparing the Minimum Impact Notification form. Best Management Practices will also be covered.

Instructors: Rick Evans, N.H. Dept. of Revenue John Accardi, N.H. Division of Forest and LandsJason Aube, N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR PLP CERTIFICATION,

and can be used for PLP re-certification credits.8.0 PLP certification credits

6.5 SAF category 1 CFE credits

Dates: Locations: 05/13/20 Silver Lake State Park 138 Silver Lake Rd (also Route 122) Hollis, N.H.

Directions:Hollis - Take I-93 south to the Everett Turnpike. Take exit 11 to Camp Sargent Rd in Merrimack. Take Continental Blvd and S Merrimack Rd to NH-122 S in Hollis.

Safe & Productive Felling8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Content:• Personal protective equipment• Chainsaw maintenance safety• Hazard evaluation• Basics of felling

Instructors: Jake Bronnenberg, Jake Bronnenberg Forest Services, LLC, Loudon, N.H.Ernst Kling, Kling Land Management, Lyme, N.H.

NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING• chainsaw • ear protection• safety boots• hard hat• chaps• eye protection

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND HAVE SIGNIFICANT CHAINSAW EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO

PARTICIPATE

Advanced Felling 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Content:Instructors will discuss and demonstrate handling difficult felling situations, leaners, hazard trees, operating around power lines, and using mechanized equipment to get trees down or process wind falls.

Instructors:Jake Bronnenberg, Jake Bronnenberg Forest Services, LLC, Loudon, N.H.Ernst Kling, Kling Land Management, Lyme, N.H.

NOTE: Participants MUST BRING • chainsaw • hard hat • ear protection • chaps • safety boots • eye protection

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND HAVE SIGNIFICANT CHAINSAW EXPERIENCE IN ORDER

TO PARTICIPATE

Date: Location:04/20/20 TBD - Strafford or Belknap County.

Details will be available on the website. Please call the office with questions: (603) 244-9699.

THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR PLP LOGGER CERTIFICATION 8.0 PLP certification credits6.0 SAF category 2 CFE credits

ISA Assigned Credits for the following categories: Certified Arborist: 6.5BCMA - Practice: 6.5TW Climber Specialist: 6.5TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 6.5

CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE CAN BE USED TOWARDSPLP LOGGER CERTIFICATION 8.0 PLP certification credits6.0 SAF category 2 CFE credits

ISA Assigned Credits for the following categories: Certified Arborist: 6.5BCMA - Practice: 6.5TW Climber Specialist: 6.5TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 6.5