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Are you a forestry professional and want to expand your skill set to meet the needs of a growing number of forest landowners pursuing FSC certification? Are you a forest landowner who wants to learn more about the FSC certification process? Are you a forestry student interested in gaining exposure to a unique career opportunity? This affordable two day workshop is designed for forestry professionals, landowners, and students who wish to gain the knowledge and technical 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 new FSC U.S. National Standard. 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 7,600 acre Ellsworth Creek Preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy.

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 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!

PRESENTERS:
Kirk Hanson
Northwest Certified Forestry

Mike Sterner
Sterner Resources, LLC

Tom Kollasch
Willapa Program Director, TNC

Diane Moody
Pacific Northwest Regional Manager, FSC-US

LOCATION:
Classroom will be located in Long Beach, WA. Details will be forthcoming.

COST:
$125 for Northwest Certified Forestry members and those who sign up as an Associate Member of NCF (as part of your membership you'll receive discounts on future NCF workshops).

$175 for non-members.

$100 for students.

Cost includes lunch on Friday and Saturday. Participants will need to arrange for overnight lodging.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Click here to download a registration form.