PLEASE - MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL WORKSHOPS
Managing and Using Forest Ecosystems (8 LEAP credits; 6 SAF CE credits)
This Workshop is mandatory for all LEAP Loggers who are new to LEAP or who have not yet taken this.
May 11, 2021 8:00am to 3:30pm Bethel Town Hall; 318 Main St.; Bethel, VT 05032
May 12, 2021 8:00am to 3:30pm Allard’s Office, 74 Glen Orne Drive, Brattleboro, VT
Cost: $60
Rick Dyer, VT FPR, Andrea Shortsleeve, Wildlife Biologist, VT F&W
This Workshop is mandatory for all LEAP Loggers.
June 14, 2021 8am to 3pm Long View Forest Headquarters, 48 Picz Rd, Westminster VT
June 15, 2021 8am to 3pm Essex Grange, 118 Center Rd, Essex Junction, VT
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Joe Conaway
Joe Conaway
The year 2020 was anything but perfect. As a nation, state and county, I think that I can speak for all of us that this is a year that will not soon be forgotten. It has become the year of: Where were you when all this happened? Sussex Economic Development Action Committee was affected just as all organizations. Our last in-person meeting was in February, but like many of you, I have learned much more about Zoom than I ever wanted to know. But, given all the problems associated with the pandemic, SEDAC still managed to have a good year. Membership continues to grow and expand in the type and size of businesses that have joined with us, sharing our view of a more sustainable economic prosperity for all of Sussex. We will continue to push for jobs that will keep our young people here, protect our existing businesses and industries, and make Sussex County even more attractive to new business. Feel free to contact any member (listed in this report) or contact
2020 saw a delay in providing LSWC safety workshops and job site evaluations as a result of COVID-19 related cancellations and travel restrictions. Work was able to continue on development of Vermont specific materials for several safety training workshops under contract with the Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands and the Master Logger Program. Materials have now been finalized and the revised curriculum will be presented during future workshops.
In the fall, two in-person
Forest Operations Supervisor: Supervising for Safety workshops were held, following all COVID-19 guidance which significantly restricted attendance. A total of 18 individuals from 14 companies completed the training. In addition, job site safety evaluations were conducted for 7 companies (21 individuals) that met training requirements in 2019 before tightened travel restrictions halted the visits. Final certifications are pending but it is anticipated that final Safety Certified status