Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation

Upcoming SHARP Logger Training Programs

The following are lists of opportunities around the state to complete the SHARP Logger core program and to earn continuing education credits in 2010. Additional updates of this schedule will be posted as more locations, times and dates are determined.

Click on the links below to download the information you need:

  • SHARP Logger CE Requirements (pdf)
  • Documenting participation in other programs form (pdf)
  • Pre-registration form (pdf)

Planned SHARP Logger Core Programs

(Must complete all three (3) core classes (18 hours total) to become a SHARP Logger)

Location
Sustainable Forestry
Logging Safety
BMPs and
Harvest Planning
Registration Contact

Pattonsville (Scott Co.)February 16, 23, and March 1

 

TBA

TBA

TBA

VCE Russell Co. 276-889-8056

E-mail : bworrell@vt.edu

 

Patrick Co.

TENTATIVELY April 5, 12, 19

 

TBA

TBA

TBA

VCE Russell Co. 276-889-8056

Email : bworrell@vt.edu

 

Lynchburg.

Sept. 7, 14, and 21

 

TBA

TBA

TBA

VCE Halifax Co. 434-476-2147

Email :jasonf@vt.edu

 

Franklin, VA

Summer/Fall 2012

TBA TBA TBA

VCE - Southampton Co. Neil Clark 757-653-2572 or E-mail: southeast@vt.edu

         

Planned SHARP Logger Continuing Education Programs

(click on the Continuing Education Class description for more information)
Continuing Education classes are for individuals who have completed the core program.

Continuing Education Location
Class Description
Dates
CE Credits
Registration Contact
Blackstone, VA Gypsy Moth Training 2/21/12 1-3PM
2
Jim Zinck - VDACS 540-394-2507 or E-mail : gypsymoth@vdacs.virginia.gov

Bumpass, VA (Louisa Co.)

Logging Safety & OSHA Refresher 2/22/2012 1-4PM
3
VCE Madison Co. (540) 948-6881
Whitetop,VA (Mt. Rogers VFD) Gypsy Moth Training 2/26/12 3-5PM
2
Jim Zinck - VDACS 540-394-2507 or E-mail : gypsymoth@vdacs.virginia.gov
Pittsylvania Co. Biomass Harvesting - and Chipper DEMO

5/4/2012

9AM - 5PM

6

Scott Barrett 540-231-6494

E-mail : sbarrett@vt.edu

Richmond, VA Richmond EXPO 5/18/2012 and 5/19/2012
3
Sign in at the SHARP logger Booth to receive 3 SHARP CE Credits (you can only receive 3 credits total, even if you attend both days of the EXPO)
Online Basic Chainsaw Safety & Directional Felling Online
1
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Online How to Conduct a Deed Search Online
1
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Online Basic Timber Cruising Online
1
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Online Laws affecting water quality and forestry operations in VA Online
1
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Online Protecting Water Quality With Best Management Practices in Virginia Online
1
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Other Continuing Education Programs Also Approved for SHARP Logger Continuing Education Credits

Location
Class Description
Dates
CE Credits
Registration Contact
Online

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Online Training

 

 

1.5* CE Credits

Note that you will earn a certificate after completing this online training and you must forward that certificate to the SHARP Logger program to receive CE Credits.

http://www.hort.vt.edu/eab