FISTA Training Workshops

2011 Workshops

2011 SFI Training Workshop Schedule

Coordinated by Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance

BIOMASS – TIMBER HARVESTING & PROCESSING A goal of this workshop is to support awareness of emerging technologies in the forest industry. Issues being covered will include a biomass overview, harvesting guidelines, biomass crop assistance program, and equipment funding. An outdoor session will be held in the afternoon, so dress accordingly. Workshops organized by Don Peterson of Renewable Resource Solutions.
March 31	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 E McCoy Blvd
April 11	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 28	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

BMPs – BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR WATER QUALITY (Day 1 of core curriculum) Covers planning, timber harvesting, forest road design and location, wetland and stream crossing, riparian management zones, and permitting. Part of this session will be held outdoors. Jim Olive & Carmen Wagner with the DNR out of Madison will conduct these classes.
May 25	Richland Center	Ramada Inn/White House Supper Club	1450 Veterans Dr
June 15	Wausaukee	Newingham's Supper Club	722 Main Street
August 18	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S
October 12	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd

BMPs FOR INVASIVE SPECIES – KNOW ‘EM & SLOW ‘EM! (Day 2 of core curriculum) Non-native invasive species, such as Buckthorn, Garlic Mustard and exotic Honeysuckle, pose a profound threat to forest ecosystems and forest productivity. This indoor/outdoor workshop will enable loggers and resource managers to identify the most troublesome invasive species and to understand the important role they can play in slowing the spread of these invaders. Wisconsin’s Forestry BMPs for Invasive Species will serve as our field manual as we consider specific forestry practices that will help reduce the impact of invasive species. Instructors: Gigi LaBudde, Community Forestry Resource Center & Tom Boos, WDNR.
May 24	Richland Center	Ramada Inn/ White House Supper Club	1450 Veterans Dr
June 21	Neopit	Menominee Tribal Enterprises Training Center	Hwy 47 N
July 26	Solon Springs	St. Croix Inn	11390 South 5th St
September 27	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd

BUCKING FOR GRADE Topics include: need and purpose for proper bucking, principles of log scaling and grading, veneer and other specialty products, and how to cut for grade to increase profits. The afternoon will include opportunity for you to put your knowledge to the test. Instructor: Jim Dougovito of Superior Forestry, LTD.
September 20	Stevens Point	Grezenski Sawmill	3158 N Cty Hwy X
September 22	Cameron	Hanson's Hardwoords	Hwy 8 to 1171 19th St

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Topics include: determining your cost/cord to put wood roadside, calculations on whether or not to purchase equipment, IRS compliance, forms of business ownership, and business startup information. It will be taught by John Resech, Business Tax Services LLC. John has been in business for 35 years; over 80% of his clients are in the forest products industry.
September 16	Rice Lake	Turtleback Conference Center	1985 18 1/2 St
November 4	Marshfield	Wildwood Park	1800 S. Roddis Ave
December 2	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd

CHAIN SAW SAFETY Open to loggers only. Covers topics such as: personal protective equipment (PPE), proper body mechanics, OSHA regulations, chainsaw maintenance, and tools to aid with safe tree felling. Each participant will demonstrate safe tree felling, limbing, bucking and topping. Please bring your chain saw and PPE. Lunch is not provided for this workshop. FISTA strongly suggests having new employees go through this training. FISTA trainers will be available to conduct these trainings on a more personalized basis if necessary. Contact the FISTA office to make arrangements. Click here for more information abou this program.
November 2	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd

COMPUTER BASICS This course covers basic computer operations from turning on a computer to creating and saving files. Topics include: omputer terminology, sending and receiving email, and introduction to software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. This workshop is best for those with little or no computer background. Instructors: April 1st, 13th & 29th - Jeff Dodge (MATC); April 14th - Kathy Shimkets (NTC)
April 1	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 E McCoy Blvd
April 13	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd
April 14	Phillips	Northcentral Tech. College - North	1408 Pine Ridge Rd
April 29	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

CROSS TRAINING FOR LOGGERS & FORESTERS This workshop will focus on how each group views the following: a timber sale, the need to understand each other’s point of iew in the process, the costs associated with a logging job, and silvicultural prescriptions, and their purpose. Methods to bring both groups to an advantageous outcome will be discussed. Barb Henderson will lead this session.
September 29	Wausaukee	Newingham Supper Club	722 Main Street

D.O.T. COMPLIANCE FROM A – Z Gene Olesen, Safety Compliance Associates, will cover topics such as: hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, driver ualification files, and time sheet and log book requirements. A DOT officer will also be present to update drivers on current DOT regulations.
December 16	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd.

DRIVER’S VIEWPOINT This program for truck drivers will cover engine warranty & maintenance and defensive driving & safety. It will be lead by Harry Newman of V&H and a DOT officer will be present to discuss current DOT regulations.
March 29	Marshfield	V&H trucks Inc	1505 S Central Ave
April 1	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 McCoy Blvd
April 29	hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

FOREST ECOLOGY This class will strengthen your understanding of forest resource conservation. We will consider the intricate weave of organisms, soil, climate and other biological and environmental ingredients that make up the forest community, and how these delicate yet robust relationships affect tree growth, longevity and regeneration. From the classroom to hands-on activities utdoors, we will explore interactions within the forest community that impact forest health, tree vigor and our management ecisions. Instructor: Gigi LaBudde, Community Forestry Resource Center.
June 9	Fall Creek	Beaver Creek Reserve	S1 Cty Rd K
July 28	Park Falls	Flambeau Lanes	1127 4th Ave South
September 1	Tomahawk	UW-Stevens Point Treehaven	W2540 Pickerel Creek Rd

FUELS, OILS & GREASE This program will cover topics such as: Hydraulic oil, ISO cleanliness, the Tier 4 diesel engines and grease. Presenters will be from Chevron and EH Wolf/Tilot Oil.
March 31	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 E McCoy Blvd
April 12	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 27	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

GPS Jeff Dodge (MATC) will teach this beginners’ course introducing the NAVSTAR Satellite system and how a handheld GPS unit works with that system. Other topics include: latitude/longitude, heading, bearing, distance, and GPS setup parameters including location coordinates, map datum, measurement units, waypoint entry, tracks and WAAS. Some GPS units will be provided. If you wish to use your unit, please bring your owner’s manual and computer cable, if provided. Some of this class will be conducted outdoors.
March 31	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 E McCoy Blvd
April 11	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 27	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S
HARDWOOD MANAGEMENT Jim Dougovito, Superior Forestry, will teach this class that will include an overview of silvicultural principals, basal area and methods of determining and harvesting hardwood stands with consideration of sites that have unique qualities. The afternoon field exercise will include demonstrations of basal area principals, along with hardwood marking / removal principals to include pulp and saw timber.
August 30	Baraboo	Farm Kitchen	S5718 State Rd 123

MECHANIZED TRAINING Workshop will contain basic chipper and grinder operation and maintenance information as well as harvester and forwarder operation and maintenance.
April 22	Schofield	Fabco	Hwy 29 & Cty J

MENOMINEE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC. This workshop will have two main components: 1) Harvester Bar & Chain Maintenance Clinic – includes how to properly repair and sharpen saw chain, how to maintain saw bars and helpful hints for longer bar and chain life. 2) Hydraulic Hose & Fitting School – includes how to identify the proper hose & fitting, how to properly assemble a hose, proper hose cleaning, proper hose guarding and routing and a look at some of the new products in the hydraulic hose and fitting industry.
April 12	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 13	Rhinelander	Ponsse	4400 International Dr
April 28	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

NORTRAX PRESENTS: FUELS, OILS & GREASE This program will cover topics such as: Hydraulic oil, ISO cleanliness, the Tier-4 diesel engines and grease. Presenters will be from Halron, Shell, and Superior Diesel.
April 7	Monico	Nortrax	1890 US Hwy 8

TIER 4 Engines This program will cover everything you need to know about Tier-4 engines. Presenters will be from Superior Diesel and John Deere.
April 9	Ashland	Nortrax	310 Industrial Park Dr

ONLINE MAPPING AND AERIAL PHOTO Jeff Dodge will show you how to find and utilize free or low cost web-based resources and software for aerial photos, mapping and basic GIS applications at the county and state level. This introductory workshop may be particularly useful for timber sale layout, harvest planning and road layout and transaction documentation. No prior GIS or mapping experience is necessary. Attendees should have a basic knowledge level on computer use and basic GPS use. Notebook computers, GPS units, and wireless internet will be provided or you may wish to bring your own equipment (some software downloads and installation may be required). Space is limited.
April 12	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 18	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

ROAD BUILDING The goal of this program is to bring together several individuals from different groups that are concerned with the condition and maintenance of our roads. The main topic being discussed is how the entrance/exit of a logging road can be constructed to cause the least amount of disturbance to the existing road(s). Representatives from County and/or Township boards will be in attendance.
June 17	Tomahawk	PCA Training Building	N9090 Cty Rd E
August 11	Sparta	The ColonialBowling Center	1415 W Wisconsin St

PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PREPARATION Forestry Outreach Specialist, John Duplissis, of UWSP will be conducting this workshop to help individuals better understand pesticide application. This is strongly recommended for individuals who will be taking the Pesticide Applicator Exam either at the April 8th Training Session in Weston (see below) or directly with the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Purchase of Training Materials (book) is required before attending this workshop ($45 fee). You can obtain the card needed to order the training materials several ways: 1) Contact the FISTA office, 2) Go online to http://ipcm.wisc.edu/PAT (click on “Downloads”), or 3) Contact your local Extension office. Each way will take time, so be sure to register early! If you register for and attend this workshop through FISTA, you will obtain your SFI credit for the year and, if up-do-date on your SFI training, will not need to register for SFI credit if you also attend the “Pesticide Applicator Training and Exam” workshop on April 8th in Weston.
March 18	Weston	Weston Lanes	5902 Schofield
March 23	Rice Lake	Turtleback Conference Center	1985 18 1/2 Street

PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING AND EXAM This training is designed for initial certification with speakers Roger Flashinski (WI DATCP), Kyoko Scanlon (DNR Plant, Pest, and Disease Specialist), and John Duplissis (UWSP Forestry Outreach Specialist). The session will begin at 8:00am and conclude about 2:00pm with the certification exam immediately to follow. Preregistration with the Dept. of Agronomy is required with $25 fee! Call Pesticide Applicator Training office at (608) 262-7588 or go online to http://ipcm.wisc.edu/PAT and click on “Register Online.” If you do not plan on attending the “Pesticide Applicator Preparation” workshop listed above, you will need to obtain the Training Materials at the time of registration for this training session. If you will be attending this workshop for SFI credit, you will also need to register through FISTA.
April 8	Weston	Weston Lanes	5902 Schofield Ave

THE ECONOMY, THE TIMBER ECONOMY & FINANCING LOGGING OPERATIONS IN THIS ECONOMY/ STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATING Must attend morning and afternoon sessions to receive SFI credit. The morning presentation will cover how to position your business to be successful in these current economic conditions. In the afternoon you will learn to gain the competitive advantage and improve effectiveness and adaptability when entering into negotiations. Class covers how to plan, open, explore, bargain and close a negotiation using effective business communication. (Instructors: Terry Marc/Michelle Madl)
April 1	Tomah	Holiday Inn	1017 E McCoy Blvd
April 11	Carter	Indian Springs Conference Center	620 Hwy 32
April 27	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

TIMBER CRUISING Jim Dougovito, Superior Forestry, will teach you basic cruising techniques and equipment to determine cords and/or MBF per acre. Standing tree grading will be discussed and demonstrated, as will considerations for sites with unique qualities. This workshop will be conducted in the classroom and in the field. Dress accordingly.
April 29	Hayward	Flat Creek Eatery (Ramada)	10290 N Hwy 27 S

TIRE CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY This workshop will cover OSHA regulations, proper mounting procedures, zipper rupture, proper tire repair and discussion on the causes of irregular wear. Good information for truck owners, drivers and truck maintenance personnel. Instructor: Larry Lampe, Pomp’s Tire.
December 8	Rhinelander	GLTPA Building	3243 Golf Course Rd