Logging Cost Analysis and Best Management Practices – Savannah GA

Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center, 5960 GA-17, S. Guyton, GA 31312

Sponsored by: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources

Date: Sep 10, 2025 08:00 AM to Sep 11, 2025 12:15 AM

Register & Learn More: https://www.warnelloutreach.org/conted/courses/view.cfm?id=31#gsc.tab=0

About the Event

Day 1 of the course will cover both principles and applications of logging cost analysis techniques from the perspective of wood suppliers, procurement foresters, and independent logging businesses. Course content will focus on methods for evaluating production and cost records within the context of the evolving wood supply chain and current research. Spreadsheet models will be reviewed and provided to participants for hands-on training involving modifications necessary to assess and simulate a range of harvesting systems, techniques, and equipment mix variations. Upon completion, participants should be well-equipped to evaluate logging costs using a range of techniques[MB1] .

Day 2 of the course will provide an overview of recent developments in best management practices in Georgia and focus on the effectiveness and cost of specific best management practices to protect water quality. The course will provide an overview of stream crossing options, alternatives to protect water quality on forest roads, and the effectiveness of streamside management zones.

Completing both days will fulfill loggers’ and foresters’ annual or semi-annual continuing education requirements. Participants can also choose to attend only one day of the course as well.

Location

Mary Kahrs Warnell Forestry Education Center – Savannah

5960 Hwy 17 South

Guyton, GA 31312

Who Should Attend?

Foresters, wood buyers, suppliers, harvest managers, and logging contractors involved in wood procurement, timber sale layout, trucking, and timber harvesting.  Forest engineers, forestry equipment representatives, and others who service the timber harvesting industry would benefit from the course content.