Logging Training and Professional Education

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

Logger Web TV

about 4 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 4 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