SFI for Loggers

The Washington SIC provides financial support for the Washington Contract Loggers Association (WCLA) Master Logger Program (MLP), and participates in the training program to foster an understanding of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and to promote sustainable forestry practices for all forestlands in the state. The MLP is a voluntary education program that accredits individuals and the company they represent, and satisfies the logger education suggested in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standards.

Current Master Loggers

Current program participants can log on to the WCLA website to check continuing education opportunities, search the database of current Master Loggers, or download forms and information.

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Logging business owners, crew supervisors, industry procurement foresters and land managers, consulting foresters, and timber buyers can benefit from MLP participation.

WCLA MLP Registration Form

The course curriculum includes thirty-two hours (4 days) of training in the following areas:

Forest silviculture and ecology (8 hours)
Logging safety and worker’s compensation loss control (8 hours)
Washington Forest Practices Act rules and regulations (8 hours)
Logging business management (8 hours)

Each participant must also have a valid first aid card that includes CPR training. First aid training is not offered as part of the curriculum. The participant is not required to have a valid first aid card to register for the program.