2009 Loggers of Excellence Recognized
2/8/2010
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) continue to recognize the most conscientious professional loggers in the state through the Logger of Excellence program. This is the third consecutive year for the list, which names professional loggers who have completed a year’s work in full compliance with the West Virginia Logging Sediment Control Act (LSCA). A complete list of all 120 Loggers of Excellence for 2009 is available at the Division of Forestry’s Web site, www.wvforestry.com.
Director/State Forester Randy Dye commended all those named as Loggers of Excellence. “A Logger of Excellence is a professional logger who works above and beyond the levels necessary to protect the state’s water resources. West Virginia’s logging sediment laws are among the toughest in the nation, and having an unblemished record with regards to upholding these laws is a truly admirable accomplishment.”
Assistant State Forester Jeremy McGill, who oversees the program, says that window decals and bumper stickers identifying recipients as Loggers of Excellence are highly coveted in the forestry community. “Loggers of Excellence take this recognition very seriously and are very proud to receive this honor. I’ve personally seen the program’s stickers on trucks and equipment across West Virginia.”
The program is based on a calendar year’s work, and each logger receives a certificate for this achievement. Award recipients also are recognized at the A. B. Brooks Forestry Symposium in Charleston on Feb. 9-10.
Contact Information
Jeremy McGill
304-558-2788
jeremy.r.mcgill@wv.gov