Extension
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| 1125 - Logging Training and Professional Education | |||
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| 1125.1) | 25 |
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| 1125.2) | 25 |
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| 1125.3) | 25 |
Number of individuals that increased their understanding of logging requirements |
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| 1125.4) | 25 |
Number of loggers reporting an increase in knowledge base of laws and regulations |
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| 1125.5) | 25 |
Number of those with increased knowledge associated with safe logging practice |
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| 1125.6) | 25 |
Number of those with increased knowledge of best management practices |
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| 1125.7) | 1201 |
Forest acreage positively impacted through Extension programming |
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| 1125.8) | 0 |
Number of streams afforded protection as a result of Extension programming |
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| 1125.9) | 89 |
Number of landowners positively impacted by attendee |
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| 1125.10) | 0 |
Dollars/Revenue provided to landowners annually |
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| 1125.11) | 0 |
Total economic contribution from loggers participating in the program |
Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Logging Training and Professional Education
The timber industry in Ohio County is of major economic importance to both landowners, with about 49% of the county’s landmass still in trees, as well as, employers, with 7 wood industry facilities in the county. Kentucky’s largest primary wood industry, Dunaway Timber, is also located in the county. These primary wood industries are supported by the 50-60 Master Loggers located in Ohio County, which must maintain a level of educational CEU’s to remain in business.
