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| 1125 - Logging Training and Professional Education | |||
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| 1125.11) | 0 |
Total economic contribution from loggers participating in the program |
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| 1125.10) | 0 |
Dollars/Revenue provided to landowners annually |
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| 1125.9) | 0 |
Number of landowners positively impacted by attendee |
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| 1125.8) | 0 |
Number of streams afforded protection as a result of Extension programming |
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| 1125.1) | 5 |
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| 1125.2) | 4 |
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| 1125.3) | 5 |
Number of individuals that increased their understanding of logging requirements |
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| 1125.4) | 5 |
Number of loggers reporting an increase in knowledge base of laws and regulations |
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| 1125.5) | 0 |
Number of those with increased knowledge associated with safe logging practice |
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| 1125.6) | 5 |
Number of those with increased knowledge of best management practices |
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| 1125.7) | 0 |
Forest acreage positively impacted through Extension programming |
Author: Brian Jeffiers
Major Program: Logging Training and Professional Education
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 acres of forested land in the two counties. Developing this industry requires development of loggers, and the Kentucky Master logger program provides that. In the spring of 2019, four Master Loggers attended five educational programs hosted via webinar by the Johnson County Cooperative Extension Ser
