Upcoming SHARP Logger Training
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SHARP Logger Core Programs
To achieve SHARP Logger standing, participants must complete both core classes for a total of 12 credit hours. Core Classes are offered as a pair, but can be taken in either order and at any location. For more information, call 540-231-6494 or e-mail Karen Snape.
- Alberta, Brunswick County: DATE CORRECTION - Wednesday, July 9 & Thursday, July 10, 2025.
- Clifton Forge: Wednesday, September 10 & Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (dates tentative)
SHARP Logger Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education classes are for individuals who have completed the core program. To maintain their standing, SHARP Loggers must earn 8 credit hours of continuing education (CE) training during each two year period following the completion of the core classes, including a REQUIRED SHARP Logger Update Class. For more information, call 540-231-6494 or e-mail Karen Snape.
Required SHARP Logger Update Class: 2 CE Credit Hours
- Courtland: Friday, July 11. Followed by Timber Cruising Basics.
- Augusta: Wednesday, July 30. Followed by Topics in Sustainable Forestry.
- Blacksburg: August 9. During the VLA annual meeting
- Russell County: Friday, September 5. With additional credits.
- Southside TBD: Thursday, September 11. Followed by Chainsaw Safety Demo
- Online: the required Update is available on the Online Training page, under the 1-credit classes.
Other SHARP Logger Continuing Education Programs
- Timber Cruising Basics (2 CE credits) Courtland, 7/11/2025. Following the SHARP Logger Update Class.
- Topics in Sustainable Forestry (2 CE credits) Raphine, Augusta County, 7/30/2025. Following the SHARP Logger Update Class.
- Chainsaw Safety Demo (3 CE credits) Southside TBD, 9/11/2025. Following the SHARP Logger Update Class.
- Log & Lumber Grading (CE credits TBD) West Point, 9/19/2025.
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Other Opportunities
- Fire Ant Field Day (3 CEcredits) Ewing, Lee County, June 11, 2025, 9am-12noon. Fire Ant Field Day Flier
- Think something you attended should count for Continuing Education credits? Check the SHARP Logger Requirements and use the CE Form, along with a certificate, sign-in sheet, agenda, or other proof to request credit.
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