January - March 2014
Logger of the Year Awards
The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Logger of the Year award. The award has two levels including the Regional Logger of the Year and the State Logger of the Year. A regional winner can be chosen from each of the eight MDC regions. The state award is chosen from the regional winners. Nominations must be made to the Forestry Regional Supervisor in the respective region (see list of regional contacts on the last page of the report). Nominations should be in narrative form explaining the logger’s abilities, skills, and willingness to work with others. The criteria for choosing the award include:
- Must be a logger operating in Missouri.
- Must have completed the Professional Timber Harvester’s Training Program and be current with the qualifications (or equivalent training if the logger is an out of state resident.)
- Must be practicing sustainable forest management, have good forest product utilization, and are implementing best management practices.
- Must have low residual tree damage on their harvests.
- Must be practicing safe work habits and preferably using all the safety equipment.
- Must have no recent complaints or issues working with landowners and foresters on timber sales.
Nominations must be received no later than April 21, 2014.