Date: October 28, 2026 Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$75 NHTOA Members/$125 Non-members

Description
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.

Indoor Session
Timber Tax Law – The specific rules and processes for filing the Intent and Report of Cut forms as required, plus other valuable information
from the NH Department of Revenue Administration. Timber Harvesting Law – Forest Rangers will explain NH’s timber harvesting laws, including the details of slash and basal area laws, timber trespass and deceptive forest practices laws.
Wetlands Regulations – Representatives from the NH 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.
Field Session
Observe examples of BMP’s planned and/or incorporated during a timber harvest on a managed forest property.

Instructors
Noah Hoffman, NH Dept. of Revenue Administration;
Eileen Bilodeau, NH Dept. of Environmental Services;
Sgt. Katharine Baughman, NH Division of Forests & Lands

Bring your own lunch and plenty of water.

PLP Credits: 8.0 hours
SAF Credits (CEU’s): 6.5 Cat. 1
This course is required for initial PLP certification.
This course may also be used towards PLP recertification.