[mk_page_section bg_image=”http://tfatraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/forestpan-for-forestar-by-jay-brittain.jpg” border_color=”#ffffff” attachment=”fixed” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” video_opacity=”0.3″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″ first_page=”false” last_page=”false”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”150px”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#ffffff” size=”55″ font_weight=”bolder” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”5″ margin_bottom=”18″ font_family=”none” align=”center” animation=”fade-in”]ABOUT[/mk_fancy_title][vc_empty_space height=”150px”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row padding=”50″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_ornamental_title text_color=”#8fa744″ font_family=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” font_size=”26″ ornament_style=”norman-single”]
WHO SHOULD BE TEXAS PRO LOGGERS?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All logging contractors and foremen.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_ornamental_title text_color=”#8fa744″ font_family=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” font_size=”26″ ornament_style=”norman-single”]
HOW DO I BECOME A TEXAS PRO LOGGER?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Texas Pro Logger program consists of the following four (4) core courses that a person must first attend in order to be classified as a Texas Pro Logger:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1470848438976{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: -25px !important;background-color: #f3f2ed !important;}”][vc_column][mk_custom_list style=”e039″ icon_color=”#8aa53a”]
- Best Management Practices – 8 hours
- Silviculture, Wildlife, Wetlands, Endangered Species, Invasives, Special Sites, Aesthetics – 4 hours
- Safety Training – 4-6 hours
- Business Management – 4 hours
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HOW OFTEN DO I TAKE THE 4 CORE COURSES?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Only once, except Safety Training which must be taken every two years.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_ornamental_title text_color=”#8fa744″ font_family=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” font_size=”26″ ornament_style=”norman-single”]
SHOULD ALL LOGGERS TAKE SAFETY TRAINING EVERY TWO YEARS?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yes. All logging contractors, foremen and logging employees should take Safety Training every two years. The online training will be again available in Summer 2016.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_ornamental_title text_color=”#8fa744″ font_family=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” font_size=”26″ ornament_style=”norman-single”]
CAN I VIEW MY TRAINING RECORD?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yes. Training records may be viewed at the Logger Training Records.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_ornamental_title text_color=”#8fa744″ font_family=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” font_size=”26″ ornament_style=”norman-single”]
IS THERE A FEE TO TAKE THE WORKSHOPS?
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The following fees will be charged for each workshop:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1470847234534{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f3f2ed !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column][mk_custom_list style=”e039″ icon_color=”#8fa744″]
- $40 per workshop
- Advanced registration and payment is required. Contact the TFA office for a list of upcoming workshops.
- In addition, a processing fee will be implemented for non-Texas Logging Council/Texas Forestry Association members.
- Pro Logger certificates will not be issued until payment is received.
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Continuing Education Program
[/mk_ornamental_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once I get my Texas Pro Logger Certificate, do I have to take any more training?
Yes. To maintain the Texas Pro Logger status a person must do the following:
(1) Each year – Attend a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education training;
(2) Every two years – Attend Safety training.
For more information or a schedule of workshops, email the Texas Forestry Association at tfa@texasforestry.org or call 936/632-TREE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]