The Kentucky Forest Conservation Act requires that a Kentucky Master Logger is on-site and in charge of all commercial logging operations. Master Loggers are required to carry their Designation Card with them. If you are a logger that has not gone through the Kentucky Master Logger program you can register for an upcoming class online.

The Master Logger and Best Management Practices (BMPs) requirements of the Kentucky Forest Conservation Act went into effect July 15, 2000. The highlights include:

• Kentucky Master Logger on-site and in charge of every commercial logging operation (excluding horse loggers). Anyone who has completed the program since its beginning in 1992 fulfills the Kentucky Master Logger program requirement.
• Kentucky's Best Management Practices must be used on every commercial logging operation (including horse logging).
  The Kentucky Division of Forestry will be the primary agency responsible for working with loggers to enforce the KML program and BMP requirements.
• Kentucky Master Loggers must complete 6 hours of continuing education courses every 3 years. Anyone completing the KML course prior to July 15, 2000 will have until July 15, 2003 to obtain 6 hours of continuing education to keep their Master Logger status. Those graduating after July 15, 2000 will have up to 3 years from when they graduate to obtain 6 hours of courses. Those failing to fulfill the continuing education requirements will lose their master logger status.

Approximately 10 Kentucky Master Logger Training Programs are offered each year.

Partners in the Master Logger Program include:

The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry
The Kentucky Division of Forestry
The Kentucky Forest Industry Association
The Kentucky Division of Water

For more information about the Kentucky Master Logger Training Program, visit www.masterlogger.org, or contact:

kml@uky.edu
Kentucky Master Logger Office
Department of Forestry
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0073
Logger Hotline: 800/859-6006
Voice/FAX Phone: 859/257-6230

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