Workshops & Classes (Updated - 5/21/2010)

Professional Logger Program SPRING Program is FINISHED

To be added to the PLP mailing list please email Deb Park at offmgr@nhtoa.org.

To update your current PLP certification status or with any questions please contact Deb Park at 603-224-9699 or offmgr@nhtoa.org .

The staff and Directors of the NHTOA would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners, UNH Thompson School and UNH Cooperative Extension and the individuals and companies who donated time, personnel and resources.  Please be sure to check out the links to their web sites.

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Caring for your Forest Workshops for Landowners
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Each workshop is offered on the same day in two convenient locations, Workshop locations are the Beaver Brook Association in Hollis and the UNH Cooperative Extension office in Lancaster.

June 4 - Tree and Shrub ID
We will be in the great outdoors as we identify the most common trees and shrubs. Appropriate for beginners to intermediate levels. Expect to learn over a dozen different species.

June 11 - Chainsaw Safety for Weekend Woodcutters- $35 per person
Instructors Jake Bronnenberg and Spencer Laramie, experienced New Hampshire loggers and trainers for the NH Professional Logger Program, will demonstrate safety equipment, chainsaw maintenance, hazard evaluation, and safe felling techniques. Hard hats will be provided.

June 18 - Cutting Firewood from Your Woodlot
Whether you cut your own firewood, or have a forester make those choices, this session will de-mystify how those choices are made. Starting with woodlot assessment and setting objectives, learn how to develop general recommendations and how to pick the trees to cut and leave.

June 25 - Selling Timber? Do It Right!
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, and result in trails, better access, views, and a healthy and vigorous forests. Learn the steps to ensure a successful timber sale. Topics include: goals and objectives, role of foresters and loggers, timber sale contracts, laws, and taxes. Visit an active logging job.

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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 Deb Park at offmgr@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 Deb Park at (603) 224-9699 or e-mail offmgr@nhtoa.org.

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