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Join us in scenic Leavenworth, Washington for this affordable two-day workshop designed for forestry professionals, landowners, and students who are interested in learning more about Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and wish to gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct FSC assessments on small woodland properties in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will be trained in both the field and classroom on how to consistently assess forest management plans and properties against the FSC-US Forest Management Standard v1.0. The training will emphasize FSC's protocols and policies for smaller forests, especially operations under 2500 acres.

The classroom session on Friday afternoon will provide participants with an in-depth look at the FSC certification standards for small woodland owners, FSC Chain-of-custody procedures, and current markets for FSC wood products. On Saturday morning, participants will head into the field to conduct a mock audit of the 300 acre forest owned by Sunitsch Canyon, LLC.

During the seminar you will:

· Learn about the new FSC US National Standard from an experienced FSC Auditor

· Gain experience with on-the-ground field assessment techniques and audit procedures

· Get up-to-date information on the state of FSC wood markets

· Learn about FSC chain-of-custody policies and procedures

· Meet other landowners and forestry professionals who are working at various levels of the certified wood supply chain

· If you are a SAF certified forester, this workshop qualifies for continuing forestry education credits!

SCHEDULE:
Friday  
10:00 Introduction to Northwest Certified Forestry and FSC certification

11:00 FSC certification standards for small woodland owners

12:30-1:00 Lunch Break

3:00 Current markets for FSC wood products

4:00 FSC Chain-of-custody policies and procedures

Saturday

9:00 FSC field assessment

12-12:30 Lunch Break

2:00 Adjourn

LOCATION:
Tierra Learning Center
12000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd
Leavenworth, WA 98826
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COST: $150

**NNRG is pleased to offer a discounted rate of $100 for Northwest Certified Forestry members, NCF Preferred Providers, members of the Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition, and students with a valid ID**

Cost includes lunch on Friday and Saturday. Participants will need to arrange for overnight lodging. Participants are highly encouraged to stay on-site at the Tierra Retreat Center for $75/night. Click here to learn more about the lodge facility and how to make a reservation!