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Bucking for Scale and Grade with Hardwood Log Scaling
Participants will learn how to optimize yield and value when cutting for grade logs.
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Date and time
Tuesday, September 26 · 8am - 4pm CDT
Location
Tigerton Lumber Log Yard 46°07'33.0"N 88°43'22.0"W Iron River, MI 49935
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About this event
- 8 hours
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This training will focus on how to optimize yield and value when cutting for grade logs using northern hardwood grading rules and Scribner DC log rule. The course will begin in the Tigerton Lumber log yard followed by an afternoon on an active logging job. Come dressed for the weather. Scale sticks and spencer tapes will be provided for each participant and each participant will receive a copy of the official grading rules. Participants should bring clipboards, writing instruments, and hardhats and wear safety toe boots.
6 SFI CEUs or 6 SAF CFEs will be awarded; this is an 8-hour course and you must stay the entire day to get continuing education credits.
Morning coffee and lunch will be provided.
Instructor: Brock VanOss, VanOss Forestry Services.
Certified Master Loggers get 50% off the course price! Contact (906) 874-0777 or (906) 367-0777 for your promo code before registering.
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About the organizer
The Sustainable Resources Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that works with forest industry to promote work force development and recognition, among other work including habitat restoration projects.