Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation

Upcoming SHARP Logger Training Programs

The following are lists of opportunities around the state to complete the SHARP Logger core program and to earn continuing education credits in 2010. Additional updates of this schedule will be posted as more locations, times and dates are determined.

Click on the links below to download the information you need:

  • SHARP Logger CE Requirements (pdf)
  • Documenting participation in other programs form (pdf)
  • Pre-registration form (pdf)

Planned SHARP Logger Core Programs

(Must complete all three (3) core classes (18 hours total) to become a SHARP Logger)

Location
Sustainable Forestry
Logging Safety
BMPs and
Harvest Planning
Registration Contact
Stuart, VA 3/12/10 3/26/10 3/19/10 Bill Worrell - 276-889-8056
Duffield Area April - Dates TBA     Bill Worrell - 276-889-8056
Farmville Area 8/27/10 9/3/10 9/10/10 VCE Halifax Office
434-476-2147
West Point Area 9/17/10 9/24/10 10/1/10 Neil Clark - 757-657-6450 X406
Louisa 12/2/10 12/9/10 12/16/10

VCE Madison Co. Office

540-948-6881

Planned SHARP Logger Continuing Education Programs

(click on the Continuing Education Class description for more information)
Continuing Education classes are for individuals who have completed the core program.

Continuing Education Location
Class Description
Dates
CE Credits
Registration Contact
Galax - Matthews State Forest GPS Workshop - As part of "Go Green 2010 at Matthews SF" 3/20/10 3-5PM
2
Bill Worrell - VCE Russell Co. Office 276-889-8056 or bworrell@vt.edu
Patrick Co. - Reynolds Homestead Gypsy Moth Training 3/26/10 9-11AM
2
Jim Zinck - VDACS 540-394-2507 jim.zinck@vdacs.virginia.gov
Richmond, VA Richmond Expo 5/21/10 or 5/22/10
3

Must sign in at SHARP Logger booth # 74 in the commonwealth building for CE credits.

www.exporichmond.com

Nelson Co. Area Logger Day 6/17/10 9AM-4PM
6
VCE Madison Co. Office 540-948-6881
Southeast VA - Location TBA Area Logger Day 7/7/10
3
Neil Clark 757-657-6450 EXT 406 or E-mail southeast@vt.edu
Scottsville GPS Workshop 8/20/10 12:30 - 3:30PM
3
VCE - Madison Co. 540-948-6881
Scottsville BMP Issues & Practical Solutions 8/20/10 4-7 PM
3
VCE - Madison Co. 540-948-6881
Danville Area Area Logger Day 9/21/10
3
VCE Halifax Co. 434-476-2147 or E-mail jasonf@vt.edu
Online Laws affecting water quality and forestry operations in VA Online
1
Link to online class
Online Protecting Water Quality With Best Management Practices in Virginia Online
1
Link to online class

Other Continuing Education Programs Also Approved for SHARP Logger Continuing Education Credits

Location
Class Description
Dates
CE Credits
Registration Contact
Ottobine, VA (Rockingham County) Cruising through the Woods Part 1;
Estimating Timber Volume
3/12/10
6
VCE Rockingham County, Matt Yancey - 540-564-3080
Ottobine, VA (Rockingham County) Cruising through the Woods Part 2;
GPS Navigation
3/19/10
6
VCE Rockingham County, Matt Yancey - 540-564-3080