FOREST CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA
JULY 29, 2009
HIGHLAND CRAFTSMEN, INC OF SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA ANNOUNCES A
FOREST/PRODUCT CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009, AT
MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEAR SPRUCE PINE, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
The morning agenda includes presentations on sustainable forestry
practices and favorable wildlife habitat, the North Carolina Forest
Stewardship Program and a discussion of the impact of forest
certification on private forest landowners. Dr. Fred Cubbage , NCSU
College of Natural Resources, will moderate a panel of speakers on
forest certification systems including the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the American Tree
Farm System (ATFS/PEFC).
The afternoon agenda includes presentations on the sustainable forestry
designation for Appalachian Region hardwoods, the NC Pro Logger Program
and logger training and a live demonstration of sustainable bark
procurement practices by Highland Craftsmen, Inc. on the college campus.
The workshop is provided free of charge and lunch will be on your own at
the college cafeteria. The agenda will be submitted to NCSAF for CFE
Credits for NC Registered Foresters attending the entire workshop.
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