Easy Access to Logger Training and BMP Sites

BMPs
- Water Quality & BMPs for Loggers
  This page is the best source for reference information on water quality, BMPs and logging. The site is maintained at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forest Resources. You can find information on federal and state laws, training and education program by state, and updates on national issues.
- Kentucky's Forestry Practices Guide for Water Quality Management
  The reference document for forestry operations in Kentucky. It is designed for Technical Service Providers and includes BMPs as required by the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act.
- Kentucky Logger BMP Field Guide
  This field guide is Kentucky's technical guide for loggers.
Links to Forestry Organizations and Agencies
- Kentucky Division of Forestry
  Contact the Kentucky Division of Forestry for landowner assistance, informatin on enforcement of the Forest Conservation Act, forest fire information, urban forestry programs, and related forestry items.
- The UK Department of Forestry
  Information on college and continuing education programs in forestry and related field is located at the web site. Check out the Cooperative Extension Service for forest resource publications.
- Tennesse Master Logger Program
  This page provides a summary of the content of the Tennesee Master Logger Program and how to contact them.
- Forest Resources Association
  This association formerly known at the American Pulpwood Association has actively pursued logger education. Their materials are used in the Kentucky Master Logger program as well as many other logger education programs in the U.S.
Safety
- OSHA Logging Advisor
  This page explains the required and recommended working practices that can reduce logging hazards
- Safety Meeting Topics
  This site developed by Forestry Mutual provides topics and discussion points that can be used in tailgate safety meetings. This link is solely provided to facilitate logger safety training.
- Forest Resources Association
  To view illustrated analysis of timber harvesting and forest product transportation accidents click on Timber Harvesting Safety, then go to Safety Alerts. These Safety Alerts are designed to be used for tailgate safety meetings.

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This page provides information from the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry. Jeffrey W. Stringer manages this page and can be contacted for further information.

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