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Workshops & Classes
Thank you to all of the instructors for all of their time and efforts during the Spring 2008 New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Council Professional Logger Program courses. Classes ended May 22nd. Certificates, for those who have completed the requirements, will be handed out at the Loggers & Truckers Convention October 25th, 2008. Please reserve this date on your calendar. If you do not know your PLP credit status, please call Deb Park: 603-224-9699 or email offmgr@nhtoa.org to get a copy sent to you .
If you would like to be contacted when the Fall Classes are announced, please call Deb Park: 603-224-9699 or email offmgr@nhtoa.org.
Professional Logger Program Certification Requirements Click here.
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The NH LAKES 2008 Lakes Congress!
You are invited to attend the New Hampshire Lakes Association (NH LAKES) 2008 Lakes Congress! This all-day educational and networking event will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008, along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at the Inn at Church Landing in Meredith, New Hampshire. For more information, including sessions that will be offered and registration information, please visit our website at http://www.nhlakes.org/Lakes-Congress-Registration.asp
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Introduction to a Careful Timber Harvest
At the site of an active timber harvest, learn how trees are selected, marked and cut during timber harvesting operations? What are typical price ranges for timber depending on tree species, quality, products, access to viable markets and site operability and logging costs? What are basic considerations in laying out timber access roads, skid trails and landings? To register for the workshop call Sandy Rumrill at 863-9200 or e-mail sandy.rumrill@unh.edu. To Register online log onto http://www.spnhf.org/thingstodo/registration-form.asp. For more information on workshop contact Chuck Hersey at Sullivan County Extension, UNH by calling 863-9200 or e-mailing chuck.hersey@unh.edu.
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Business Start - Up Basics
This workshop is for people who are interested in learning the fundamentals of starting and running a business the right way. Subjects covered are the pros and cons of being in business, basics of accounting and record keeping, understanding your markets, basic business law, cash-flow planning and budgeting and how financing really works. An outline for writing a sound business plan is also provided as part of a generous information packet. Workshop fees are, $40 for the first person $30 for each additional person from the same business. To register online visit them on-line at www.nhsbdc.org or contact Rosemary McMillan at 603-546-1552 or mcmillan_rosemary@dwc.edu.
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Managing Your Woodlot for Old-Growth Forest Features
Cornell University Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a web seminar series called "Managing Your Woodlot for Old-Growth Forest Features." Recent (live) presentations are archived on their "ForestConnect" webpage, and you can register to participate in upcoming live presentations on this topic in coming months. They have excellent speakers, and participation is free! Go to: http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/ext/forestconnect/web.htm
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Wood Education and Resource Center Begins Beta
Testing of Online Training Information Exchange System
PRINCETON, WV— The U.S. Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center is currently overseeing beta testing of its online Training Information Exchange System. This system will help individuals in primary and secondary wood products industries locate continuing education training opportunities. The system will be available for general use after the independent testing and program updates are completed. For More information please contact Devin J. Wanner, Public Affairs Specialist, Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, at dwanner@fs.fed.us, or (304) 285-1596.
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Posting Workshops to the NHTOA Forest Fax, Web-site or Timber Crier
To list your workshop or event in the NHTOA Forest Fax, Web-site, or Timber Crier please E-mail Sean Sullivan at comdir@nhtoa.org. Make sure all listings include date, time and contact information. Please send all information in the body of and E-mail or in word format to avoid problems in interpretation or reproduction. Please be aware that PDF format information can NOT be used for the NHTOA Forest Fax. Also, send all notification at least three weeks in advance to be certain that you do not miss our mailing dates and give our readers enough time to work your event or workshop onto their calendar.
To volunteer for an NHTOA event, please contact Sean Sullivan at (603) 224-9699 or e-mail comdir@nhtoa.org.
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