Logging Training and Professional EducationMajor Program

128

Total Hours

Contributed.

572

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

8

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

6

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Total economic contribution from loggers participating in the program

 345040

Dollars/Revenue provided to landowners annually

 20020

Number of landowners positively impacted by attendee

 303

Number of streams afforded protection as a result of Extension programming

 172
Number of loggers receiving education and training

 312
Number of logging businesses represented/impacted

 257

Number of individuals that increased their understanding of logging requirements

 289

Number of loggers reporting an increase in knowledge base of laws and regulations

 268

Number of those with increased knowledge associated with safe logging practice

 278

Number of those with increased knowledge of best management practices

 288

Forest acreage positively impacted through Extension programming

 32453

Reports

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Logger Web TV

    about 5 years ago by Robert Kirby

    On April 9th a Kentucky Master Logger Program was conducted for loggers to receive their required 6 hours of continued education. 40 Loggers from Knox and surrounding counties came to the Knox County ... Read More

  • Kentucky Master Loggers Learn New Techniques, Policies

    about 5 years ago by Brian Jeffiers

    According to the US Forest Service, 39 timber-related businesses operated in Johnson and Martin Counties as of 2017. However, the potential for growth in the industry is immense, with roughly 285,000 ... Read More

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