October - December, 2008
Missouri Rolls Out New
Master Logger Program
The Missouri Master Logger Certification program is now ready for loggers to signup. If you know of an outstanding logger please encourage him to consider this program. This program is a voluntary third party audit program for loggers. It allows the logger to say he is one of the best and for someone to verify his claim. This program abides by seven areas of responsibilities which include best management practices for preventing erosion, wildlife habitat considerations, and forest management plans for landowners.
Most loggers that have completed the Professional Timber Harvesters course and have been practicing what they learned would qualify for the MLC. This could be a program for loggers to show they offer a service to landowners. In addition, landowners should realize by using a master logger they are getting the best logger industry has to offer.