Missouri Forest Products Association, Jefferson …to rise above political posturing and recognize...
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News & Update December 2018 -Brian Brookshire WINTER MEETING TIME!! Okay it is time for me to beg, convince, drag or do whatever I need to do, to get you to Jefferson City for our Winter Meeting, which includes the legislative breakfast. My typical analogy for our members having to “suit up” and come to Missouri’s capital for a couple days to represent our great industry is that you would rather get a root canal. However, some of you may even choose a trip to the proctologist over coming to Jefferson City and entering the political scene. So here is my shot at convincing you! First of all, the winter Meeting is not all about spending time in the Capitol visiting with elected offi- cials. We will conduct committee meetings on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Committee participation is vital to MFPA. Committees are where member ideas are brought forward for board consideration and can result in setting new direction for the Association. For example, most of our legislative agenda begins with the Governmental Affairs committee and MFPA has ultimately passed some very impor- tant legislation that directly benefits our members as a result of important committee work. The For- est Health committee has been responsible for elevating our presence with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Mark Twain National Forest regarding our interest in maintaining a healthy and sustainable publicly owned forest in Missouri. These are just two examples of how two of our five standing committees have significantly benefited MFPA members, but they all conduct important work on behalf of our industry. Please consider serving on a committee, the Winter Meeting is a great op- portunity to “sit in” on one and learn more about how they function and operate. For the first time at our 2019 Winter Meeting we will have an “Industry Summit” with the leadership of the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The Dean of the college, Dr. Chris Daubert and Associate Dean Dr. Shibu Jose, will attend the meeting and discuss with us their future plans for the College of Agriculture. Both of these gentlemen are rela- tively new in their positions and I have had the opportunity to discuss with them the importance of our industry to Missouri’s economy. I believe they are genuinely interested in hearing from our industry members about how CAFNR may become a “resource” for our industry. Dr. Daubert has a history of promoting extension in his previous collegiate responsibilities and I think he sincerely wants CAFNR to become more meaningful and relevant to real world agriculture, of which we are a huge factor. On Tuesday evening we will dine together at Capitol Plaza and enjoy the opportunity to visit and catch up personally and professionally. We are waiting on confirmation of our invited speaker and we will make that announcement ASAP. Finally, on Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019, we will make our annual trek to the Capitol to have breakfast with elected officials. We consistently have over 100 legislators attend this break- fast and visit with our membership. PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING THIS EVENT, EVEN IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE ENTIRE WINTER MEETING. We really need a good presence at the breakfast to show support for our industry. So, this completes my annual plea for Winter Meeting attendance, REALLY hope to see you there!!
Transcript of Missouri Forest Products Association, Jefferson …to rise above political posturing and recognize...
News & UpdateDecember 2018
-Brian Brookshire
WINTER MEETING TIME!!Okay it is time for me to beg, convince, drag or do whatever I need to do, to get you to Jefferson City for our Winter Meeting, which includes the legislative breakfast. My typical analogy for our members having to “suit up” and come to Missouri’s capital for a couple days to represent our great industry is that you would rather get a root canal. However, some of you may even choose a trip to the proctologist over coming to Jefferson City and entering the political scene. So here is my shot at convincing you!
First of all, the winter Meeting is not all about spending time in the Capitol visiting with elected offi-cials. We will conduct committee meetings on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Committee participation is vital to MFPA. Committees are where member ideas are brought forward for board consideration and can result in setting new direction for the Association. For example, most of our legislative agenda begins with the Governmental Affairs committee and MFPA has ultimately passed some very impor-tant legislation that directly benefits our members as a result of important committee work. The For-est Health committee has been responsible for elevating our presence with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Mark Twain National Forest regarding our interest in maintaining a healthy and sustainable publicly owned forest in Missouri. These are just two examples of how two of our five standing committees have significantly benefited MFPA members, but they all conduct important work on behalf of our industry. Please consider serving on a committee, the Winter Meeting is a great op-portunity to “sit in” on one and learn more about how they function and operate.
For the first time at our 2019 Winter Meeting we will have an “Industry Summit” with the leadership of the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The Dean of the college, Dr. Chris Daubert and Associate Dean Dr. Shibu Jose, will attend the meeting and discuss with us their future plans for the College of Agriculture. Both of these gentlemen are rela-tively new in their positions and I have had the opportunity to discuss with them the importance of our industry to Missouri’s economy. I believe they are genuinely interested in hearing from our industry members about how CAFNR may become a “resource” for our industry. Dr. Daubert has a history of promoting extension in his previous collegiate responsibilities and I think he sincerely wants CAFNR to become more meaningful and relevant to real world agriculture, of which we are a huge factor.
On Tuesday evening we will dine together at Capitol Plaza and enjoy the opportunity to visit and catch up personally and professionally. We are waiting on confirmation of our invited speaker and we will make that announcement ASAP.
Finally, on Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019, we will make our annual trek to the Capitol to have breakfast with elected officials. We consistently have over 100 legislators attend this break-fast and visit with our membership. PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING THIS EVENT, EVEN IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE ENTIRE WINTER MEETING. We really need a good presence at the breakfast to show support for our industry.
So, this completes my annual plea for Winter Meeting attendance, REALLY hope to see you there!!
In this issue...........
page 1• Winter Meeting Time!
page 3• Winter Meeting Schedule
page 4• CertificationandEducation
page 5• America’sLoggersArePartoftheSolutiontoWildfires
page 7• MerryChristmasfromMFPA!
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Wednesday, January 167:30am Legislative Breakfast at the State Capitol House Hearing Room 7 Hosted by: The Missouri Forest Products PAC
State legislators will be available. Later appointment times will be made for MFPA members to speak on issues of
special concern in their districts.
2019 MFPA Winter Meeting ScheduleTuesday, January 15
10:00-10:45am Governmental & Public AffairsSponsored by Botkin Lumber Company, Inc.
Gross & Janes CompanyHusqvarna GroupMissouri-Pacific Lumber CompanyNorman Lumber CompanyTAG Truck Center
10:45-11:30pm Forest Health CommitteeSponsored by C&K Lumber LLC
Husqvarna GroupMadison County Wood Products, Inc.McClain Forest Products LLCTAG Truck Center
11:30-12:15pm Missouri Forest Products PACSponsored by Husqvarna Group
Mueller Brothers Timber, Inc.Rustic Wood Products, Inc.TAG Truck Center
12:30-2:30pm Industry Summit with MUExclusively Sponsored by Fabick CAT
3:00-3:45pm Education & Technical Services Sponsored by East Perry Lumber Company, Inc.
Husqvarna GroupMissouri Department of AgricultureMissouri Fibre CorporationTAG Truck Center
4:00-5:00pm Missouri Logging Council BoardSponsored by Garnett Wood Products
Husqvarna GroupJohn Evans Logging LLCNaeger Forest Products, Inc.Paycor, Inc.TAG Truck Center
6:00-8:00pm Welcome Reception Exclusively Sponsored by Independent Stave Company, Inc.
7:00-9:00pm Membership DinnerSponsored by Foster Brothers Wood Products, Inc.
Husqvarna GroupMcGinnis Wood Products, Inc.Missouri Walnut LLCPennsylvania Indiana Lumbermans
Mutual Insurance CompanySmith Flooring, Inc.TAG Truck CenterThe Daniel and Henry Company
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Recently, I was asked…”so, just what do you think you can teach someone in 10 weeks?” Of course, it was referencing the MFPA Logging School. It’s a fair question because I am not sure how many people know how much work has been put in to help ready the next generation. Very smart and talented people have worked hard on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the real job…and plants seeds for future knowledge.
During week 1: After orientation and introductions…students will be handed their PPE for the course and will then start taking PTH training. We will also discuss federal and state regulations regarding the industry.
Week 2: Wilderness first aid, map and compass, and the first rounds of tree identification. Students will be learning to ID trees by leaf…and by bark.
Week 3: This is Forest Management week. Two days with silviculture and one day involving PTH train-ing. There will also be a map and compass refresher and a full day of chainsaw practice. ***along with full scheduled days for it, there will be chainsaw practice after class periods end each day.
Week 4: PTH class for 2 days. The rest of the week will be filled with marking trees, grading lumber, and bucking and merchandising.
Week 5: This entire week will consist of hands on skidder training and chainsaw practice.
Week 6: Students pack up for a field trip as we head down to Farmington for several days of hands on equipment maintenance at TAG Truck Center.
Week 7: We head back to the woods for training in pre harvest planning and timber sale layout. Classroom sessions will also be held on business management, personal finances, and communication.
Week 8: Each session has been built upon the sessions that came before it. As we approach the end of the school, it is time to add real world scenarios to the classroom. Students will visit a mill and an active sale. There will also be another session on tree identification and more chainsaw practice. The end of the week will give you a chance to meet the students at the MFPA Summer Meeting. Take advantage of the chance to meet the future.
Week 9: Several of the Missouri Master Loggers lend hands this week. Different Master Loggers will dis-cuss their specialties…and then lead chainsaw practices.
Week 10: After some additional days of chainsaw practice, the session begins to wind down with a review of everything. The students will learn how to close a sale and then head back to Farmington to participate in the 2019 Missouri State Logger Championship/Graduation.
We have some of the brightest instructors working to prepare these students for a successful career in the forest products industry. There is still room for you to get place someone in the school…but, act fast. For more information or to register a student…573-634-3252 or [email protected].
Mark McCarthy
CERTIFICATIoN & EDUCATIoN
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America’s Loggers Are Part of the Solution to WildfiresAs debate rages over the cause of catastrophic wildfires, the American Loggers Council (ALC) says it’s time to put partisan politics aside and focus on solutions that reduce the risks to lives, property, and natural resources. The ALC was formed in 1994 to serve as a unified, national voice for professional loggers across the United States. Made up of a coalition of state and regional logging associations and councils, the ALC represents more than 30 states across the U.S.
“President Trump blamed poor forest management for wildfires in California and throughout the West, and there is truth to statements he has made,” said ALC Executive Vice President Daniel Dructor. “Others focus solely on climate change, but there is truth that drought and changing conditions are contributing to the problem. It’s time to rise above political posturing and recognize that active forest management- including logging, thinning, grazing and controlled burning- are tools that can and must be used to reduce fire risks and help mitigate the impacts to landscapes.”
In California and many states, the forests most prone to catastrophic wildfires are owned by the federal govern-ment. Approximately 60 to 80 million acres of national forest lands are at a high, to very high, risk of catastrophic wildfire. Data from the Forest Service indicates that thinning and prescribed burns reduce wildfire intensity and improve forest health, yet only a small fraction of high-risk acres are being treated. To increase the pace and scale of needed treatments, Dructor says the Trump Administration and Congress should expand public-private partner-ships to efficiently and effectively manage forests at risk of catastrophic wildfire, insect infestations and disease.
“The federal government does not have resources to treat every forest by itself,” Dructor said. “Yet America’s for-est sector has the infrastructure to manage and improve the health of our federal forests. The raw excess mate-rial from overgrown forests can provide renewable energy and a number of American-made products and provide thousands of family-wage jobs.”
“It is no accident that the U.S. Forest Service is struggling to reduce fire risks in places such as California and the southwest, where this infrastructure has been allowed to disappear due to the decline of timber harvests on federal lands. By partnering with the private sector on economical forest projects, the federal government can not only reduce the risks but have additional resources to support other values such as expanding recreation on pub-lic lands and protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat.
ALC strongly supports forest management reforms that enable federal land managers to implement proactive and science-based forest management activities. ALC President Chris Potts of Alabama said Congress should include such reforms in the next Farm Bill, as well as give federal agencies the resources they need to confront the coun-try’s wildfire crisis.
“Loggers are America’s ‘boots on the ground’ to conserve our forests and reduce the risks of wildfire,” Potts says. “We work in the woods every day, we understand forestry and see the dangers every day, and we know what needs to be done. Without for-ests, we are out of business. That’s why we’ll continue to work with Republicans and Democrats on needed reforms that will help to sustain our forests and protect our forests and communities from wild-fire.”The American Loggers Council is an 501(c)(6) not for profit trade associa-tion representing professional timber harvesters throughout the United States. For more information please contact the American Loggers Coun-cil at 409-625-0206, or [email protected], or visit our website at www.amloggers.com
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