Why the OPL Program Benefits Logging Operators

Continuing education helps Oregon logging operators keep pace with the rapidly changing world by acquiring important business and forestry tools needed to succeed in today's competitive times, and to prepare for tomorrow's challenges.

• Qualifies logging operator to meet goals of sustainable forestry certification programs
• Gain insight into managing business, accounting and tax matters
• Master workforce challenges, including labor law, benefits and hiring
• Keep up with equipment innovations and changing operations technology
• Exposure to OPL Directory referrals for work from forest owners and mills
• Practice good forest stewardship so future generations inherit better forests
• Find ways to make your forest & business operations cost effective
• Stay ahead of regulations - discover how to influence forest & business policy
• Accomplish safety gains - more effective loss control and insurance programs
• Obtain an edge in bidding contracts - build strong costing & negotiation skills
• Demonstrate commitment to sustainable forestry standards renew public trust
• Elevate logger professionalism by voluntary education without more regulation
• Learn new skills for leading the pack in harvest industry improvement