The Master Logger Certification is designed for professionals who are seeking to be on the cutting edge of what the new face of logging is all about. Consumers are asking for certified products. People want to know that the wood products they are using are born of responsible harvests. If a landowner works with a Certified Master Logger, their products are certified.

Maine Custom Woodlands went through the rigorous process to become Master Logger Certified, and was one of the first 24 companies in history to acquire this certification. The Maine model was the first in the world. Now this model is being implemented in various places around the country and around the world.

In order to become certified, Maine Custom Woodlands had to go through a rigorous third-party certification process. This process consisted of a 3-5 hour site interview, 10-15 past and current harvest sites were identified, and 3 professional references were obtained.

Part 1 of the Master Logger Certification process consists of:

A) The written interview
B) A company profile
C) Documentation of reference checks
D) Documentation of a background check of the company’s compliance with business and natural resource laws

All companies that go through this process are identified by a number. This keeps the identity of the company from the Certification Board. This confidentiality keeps the board impartial.

Next, two MLC accredited field verifiers visit 10-15 coded harvest sites. These field verifiers are respected professionals in the industry. They must be experienced, licensed foresters or working/retired professional loggers. When they visit these sites they are documenting that the company meets all the standards of the certification.

The company applying then signs a Code of Ethics and release form that indicates a desire to move the application forward to the Certifying Board. The Board consists of four people from Maine and four from outside the state. They meet and review each application. Unanimous vote of acceptance from the Certifying Board is necessary for a company to become certified.

Once completing the certification process, there is a public graduation and celebration. Here in the State of Maine graduation is traditionally held at The Governor’s Mansion.

To learn more about Master Logger Harvests or the value of your timber, call:

207-353-9020
for a free consultation