IFIC Professional Timber Cutter & Skidder Training
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JOIN THE INDIANA FOREST INDUSTRY COUNCIL
There are many benefits to membership in IFIC, including:
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An annual membership
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Training seminars,
including professional timber cutter, skidder, and Best
Management Practices training These training programs,
taught by a certified Game of Logging instructor and by
professional staff with the Department of Natural
Resources, provide savings on workmen's compensation
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Member discounts on
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Membership dues and
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Listing in the Indiana
Forestry & Woodland Owner's Association Professional
Logger Directory after completion of Phase II
professional timber cutter training | ||
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Information in the monthly IHLA newsletter
Hard News devoted entirely to IFIC and the promotion of IFIC programs | ||
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Game of Logging newsletter | ||
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Key sponsor and supporter of the Log A Load for Kids program benefiting Riley Hospital for Children | ||
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Lobbying and PAC
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Voice in IHLA's leadership through the partnership of IFIC and IHLA |
In addition, IFIC is developing and implementing a comprehensive training program, compliant with the requirements of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) for wood producers that supply at least 50 million board feet per year, to have at least one person trained as a Qualified Logging Professional on every site where harvesting is occurring. This program was implemented on January 1, 2003.
The Importance of Becoming an IFIC Member
The following was submitted by an IFIC member. Please read, and join today!
"An IFIC member is a person who understands the needs of the forest and forest products industry. A person who takes the time to learn, practice and educate others in good forestry. A person who doesn't hope the timber stand will be in better condition when they return but knows it will be. A person when their work is finished, passes their knowledge and resources on to those who follow. They have a legacy to fulfill. That legacy is to provide a working forest for the next generation and all future generations."
To download a membership application
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For more information contact:
IFIC
3600 Woodview Trace Suite 311
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-875-3656
FAX: 317-875-3661
Calendar
2007 Professional Timber Cutter Training - October 29 -
November 2, 2007 - Morgan-Monroe State Forest
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brochure and registration form.
For more information call 317-875-3656
Timber Harvesting and Training Safety Foundation
Logging Safety Guidelines and Materials
Game of Logging National Web Page
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Indiana Forest Industry Council
3600 Woodview Trace
Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-875-3565
Fax 317-875-3661
denisem@ihla.org
www.ihla.org