This Business Core Class could also count as a continuing education course for you that is worth 8 CLE credits. It will cover a range of topics including insurance needs, legal structures, fuel issues, estate planning, and forms of business/accounting.
The cost of the course is $75 if registered by November 25, $90 if you register at the door. Lunch, refreshments and materials are included.
Please register by mailing in a registration form and sending a check, money order or cash to the address provided on the registration form.
Registration will begin at 7:30am. Thanks!
For questions contact Emily at 662.325.6852.
CFE Credits: 7 Category I
We are offering the Core Classes one more time before the end of the year! For those of you just starting the program or for those who missed our last core courses, you have another chance to take these classes before the end of the year.
When: Friday December 11th, 2009 Registration will start a little bit before 8:00am. Class is from 8:00am-4:00pm.
Where: This class is offered via interactive video at several locations. The class will be broadcast from the Franklin Center on the main MSU campus or you can sit in on any of the other locations that will be offering it that same day.
Cost: Registration cost is $75 if you pre-register and $90 at the door.
Registration: Please register by sending in a registration form with your check or by calling me @ 662.325.6852.
An Introduction to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
The first workshop module (An Introduction to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative) provides an overview of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. This includes information about the origin of SFI, as well as information about communicating and working with the public, an overview of biodiversity, endangered species and forest ecosystems, and forest regeneration. The program uses videos, slide presentations, and extensive discussions to facilitate the interest of the participants. Each participant receives a copy of a landowner folder developed for the SFI State Implementation Committee, which includes information about SFI, regeneration alternatives, and other information for landowners.
Best Management Practices
The second workshop module is the "Best Management Practices" workshop. This workshop includes information about the history of the Clean Water Act and BMPs, road construction and water diversion structures, pre-harvest planning, streamside management and stream crossings, mapping, and harvesting aesthetics. Attendees also participate in harvest planning exercise. This workshop uses a combination of videos, slides, discussions, and group exercises to facilitate learning. The Forest Resources Association has released a video-based BMP program for professional loggers developed by the MLEC BMP Curriculum Committee. An extensive handbook was developed for the participants, which includes additional information about BMPs and water quality issues.
Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety
The third module in the program is "Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety" workshop. The safety program begins with a "hazard recognition exercise". Large scale photographs are placed around the room and the participants working groups of four to identify hazards in the photos. The next segment is devoted to body mechanics and ergonomics. The OSHA logging standard is presented as well as information about transportation safety. As with other workshop modules, videos, slides, and discussions are the primary techniques used to convey information. Contractors also receive a notebook containing additional safety and ergonomic information.
Business Management
The fourth module, Business Management, is designed for the logging business owner and key business management staff. This module includes information about forms of business organization, multiple businesses, recordkeeping, the Fair Labor Standards Act, insurance, independent contractor status, depreciation, and introduces systems cost analysis. This program differs in format from the first three modules in that it is designed to be presented in two four hour segments offered on consecutive nights
Introduction to the Sustainable Forest Initiative
Safety
Best Management Practices
Tax Permit Application
Notice to Professional Loggers and Vendors Selling to Professional Loggers
Mississippi Legislature Passes Major Tax Relief for Loggers and Farmers
Core Class Registration Form
Continuing Education Submission Form
Continuing Education Approval Form