Vermont Business Magazine VT Logger Education to Advance Professionalism is extending the current LEAP certification status to June 1, 2023. This will ease the pressure for some of you who need to get caught up because of COVID.
Also, here is a reminder of the changes made to the LEAP Curriculum to help make this industry and you all safer and more productive in the woods.
There are two tracks now for a LEAP Logger. One for those of you who fell mostly with a chainsaw and one for those of you who fell mostly with mechanized machinery.
NON-MECHANIZED
Core Workshops (only need to take these workshops once)
Managing and Using Forest Ecosystems
Professionalism in Forestry
Advanced Logger Safety
Game of Logging Levels 1-4
Continuing Education (every two years)
One Safety Workshop every two years,
One Elective every two years. (This can be any LEAP approved workshop on any topic)
Maintain First Aid & CPR certification (from any organization as well as LEAP)
MECHANIZED
Core Workshops (only need to take these workshops once)
Managing and Using Forest Ecosystems
Professionalism in Forestry
Advanced Logger Safety
Introduction to Mechanized Logger Safety
Continuing Education (every two years)
One Safety Workshop every two years,
One Elective every two years, (this can be any LEAP approved workshop on any topic)
Maintain First Aid & CPR certification (from any organization as well as LEAP)
Safe Sawing!
LEAP 2022 SPRING WORKSHOPS
Please go to www.vtleap.com to register and pay for workshops. No walk-ins please.
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel 48 hours prior to the workshop to receive a refund.
NOTE: Masks may be required at some locations. Some towns and/or facilities are still requiring masking indoors at this time. We will be following their requirements in-place at the time of the workshops.
Managing and Using Forest Ecosystems (8 LEAP credits; CFE credits pending)
This workshop is mandatory for all LEAP Loggers who are new to LEAP or who have not yet taken this.
April 15, 2022 8:00am to 3:30pm UVM Extension, 327 US Route 302, Berlin, VT
Cost: $60 Instructors: Dave Wilcox, Watershed Forester, VT FPR
Rick Dyer, VT FPR Andrea Shortsleeve, Wildlife Biologist, VT F&W
In this workshop, LEAP participants learn about the main elements of forest ecosystems including water and wildlife, how productivity is influenced by various harvesting practices, and how to conserve soil while building access roads that can withstand heavy equipment and the elements.
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Professionalism in Forestry (8 LEAP credits; CFE credits pending)
This workshop is mandatory for all LEAP Loggers who are new to LEAP or who have not yet taken this.
April 25, 2022 8:00am to 3:30pm UVM Extension, 327 US Route 302, Berlin, VT
Cost: $60 Instructors: Sam Lincoln, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
John Adler, Northeast Woodland Training
Dave Wilcox, Watershed Forester, VT FPR
Understanding regulations that apply to logging, personal liability, ethics of forestry practice and successful communication are the focus of this workshop. Also included are descriptions of forest industry in the U.S., the issues that face it, and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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2022 Logger Safety Workshop (8 LEAP credits; 6 CFE credits)
This workshop is mandatory ONCE every two years for all LEAP Loggers. There will be a Safety workshop offered every year.
April 12, 2022 8:00am to 4:45pm Long View Forest Shop, 48 Picz Road, Westminster, VT
April 13, 2022 8:00am to 4:45pm UVM Extension, 327 US Route 302, Berlin, VT
April 27, 2022 8:00am to 4:45pm GMTCC Forestry Program, 433 N Main St Hardwick
Cost: $60 Instructors: Jeff Worrall, Sr. Loss Prevention Consultant, WJ Cox Assoc.
John Adler, Northeast Woodland Training
Paul Frederick, Forest Economy Program, VT FPR
Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Specialist, VT FPR
Jim Esden, Protection Forester, VT FPR
This workshop will focus on understanding and recognizing hazards in forest operations, how to help prevent accidents and dealing with them when they do occur. Topics that will be covered include near misses, injury prevention, situational awareness and emergency communications, Stop the Bleed®, hazard trees, and landing safety. These workshops co-sponsored by VT FPR with support of a USDA Forest Service 2019 LSR Grant.
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Hardwood Log Bucking (8 LEAP credits; CFE credits pending)
This workshop is an elective course.
April 28, 2022 8:00am to 3:30pm Gagnon Lumber, 89 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT
Cost: $60 Instructors: Dan Wood, Head Log Buyer, Allard Lumber Co.
Paul Frederick, Forest Economy Program, VT FPR
This workshop will focus on bucking logs to maximize return from each tree. Classroom discussion of common log defects and how they affect log and lumber grade, as well as bucking tips to maximize value. Log yard activities will include practice identification of defects and positioning bucking cuts to maximize return. An important workshop to improve log bucking skills and to better understand grading specs for hardwood sawmills. This workshop co-sponsored by VT FPR with support of a USDA Forest Service 2019 LSR Grant.
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Advanced Logger Safety (8 LEAP credits; CFE credits pending)
This workshop is mandatory for all LEAP Loggers who are new to LEAP or who have not yet taken this.
May 3, 2022 8:00am to 3:30pm Long View Forest Shop, 48 Picz Rd, Westminster, VT
May 4, 2022 8:00am to 3:30pm Emerson & Son’s Shop, 2601 Scott Hwy Groton, VT
Cost: $60 Instructor: Tim Emperor, Northeast Timber Safety Services
This workshop will focus on responding to serious injuries on forest operations. It will demystify some rescue methods as well as reinforce the “Do’s and Don’ts” to keep loggers healthier and alive longer! This workshop is applicable to any logger whether they are Mechanized or Conventional operators. It would also be invaluable to truckers and foresters, who are often the first on the scene of a logging accident. This workshop also satisfies LEAP’s First Aid and CPR requirements.
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Introduction to Mechanized Logging Safety (8 LEAP credits; CFE credits pending)
This workshop is mandatory for all Mechanized LEAP loggers who are new to LEAP or who have not yet taken this.
Date: To be announced. 8:00am to 3:30pm Location to be announced
Cost: $75 Instructors: John Adler, Northeast Woodland Training
David Birdsall, Northeast Woodland Training
Caleb Currie, Logger, Long View Forest
Increase awareness of the many dangers associated with mechanized logging, to improve safety procedures and to change work habits so that safety is a primary concern to the crew.
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Game Of Logging (8 LEAP Credits per Level)
Levels 1-4 are mandatory for all Non-Mechanized LEAP loggers. The Level 5 (Refresher) is mandatory for anyone who completed Levels 1-4 more than 5 years ago.
Date: To be announced Location to be announced
Instructor: John Adler, Northeast Woodland Training
Game of Logging is a world-recognized training curriculum that teaches chain saw skills. The program breaks apart saw work into steps that are practiced throughout the course. A fun scoring system helps focus participants’ attention on the most important details and allows them to measure their progress each day.
Please go to www.vtleap.com to register and pay for workshops.
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