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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 1,000 acre Oakbasin Tree Farm owned by Jim and Karen Merzenich in Brownsville, OR.

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!

Tentative 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:
Friday's classroom presentations will be held in Eugene, OR at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel: Google Map. Participants will meet at Oakbasin Tree Farm in Brownsville on Saturday morning.

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 and NCF Preferred Providers!

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

MORE INFO: Hannah Yourd: 360-316-9319, hannah@nnrg.org

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required as space is limited.  Please use the form above to register.