Qualified Logging Professional Status
In order to be certified as a Qualified Logging Professional (QLP), loggers must do the following:
Complete 16 credits of Core Training in ecology, silviculture, threatened and endangered species, OSHA safety standards, and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Maintain a continuing education commitment of 4 credits annually
The following statuses reflect your standing as a QLP and the amount of training still needed to become one, if necessary.
Green Button — an individual is up-to-date on all of
their CORE and Continuing Education training for the current
calendar year.
Yellow Button — an individual has completed their CORE
Training but still needs to complete 4 – 7 hours of
Continuing Education classes for the calendar year.
Red Button — an individual needs to complete 8 – 12
hours of Continuing Education classes for the calendar
year.
Black Button — an individual has either never completed
a CORE Training class and/or needs to complete more than 12
hours of Continuing Education classes for the calendar
year.
Logger + Trainee Database
The SFI training program was developed to satisfy the wood-procurement and harvesting requirements of the many SFI-certified wood purchasing companies in Michigan. SFE training consists of two components core training (CT) and continuing education training (CE). This database can be checked by foresters and procurement staff who work for SFI-certified companies.
Facts About Forestry
Is Michigan running out of trees or forest?
No. Forest area is increasing slightly and forest volume is growing substantially. Michigan has some of the least harvested forests in the United States; however, there may be some areas within the state that are experiencing forest loss. This is typically caused by urban expansion and the construction of second homes, resorts, golf courses, etc.