Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.Arkansas’ Award-Winning Logger Training & Education Initiative ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://arkloggers.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Slide 1](https://arkloggers.com/slide-2/) - [Help Identify Bridges in Need of Repair/Replacement](https://arkloggers.com/help-identify-arkansas-bridges-in-need-of-repair-replacement/) - ACTION NEEDED! Help Identify Bridges in Need of Repair/Replacement The Arkansas Department of Transportation’s 2024-2033 Draft Program of Bridge and Pavement Improvement Projects identifies more than 1,100 bridges in need of repair in the state. These bridges are identified by county with an estimated cost of repair over the next 10 years with a stated - [General Meeting of the Membership; Reception and Training](https://arkloggers.com/1638-2/) - The General Meeting of the ATPA Membership is coming to Hot Springs Friday, August 12 - Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Hotel Hot Springs. Our Executive Committee will meet Friday afternoon at 1:30 and the Board will meet at 2:30. A reception starts at 6 pm and will include an announcement of our ATPA - [Archived ATPA Member/COVID-19 Updates](https://arkloggers.com/archived-atpa-member-codiv-19-updates/) - Here are links to our Archived ATPA Member/CODIV-19 Updates. They contain a great deal of information about guidelines, policies, programs and assistance that is still relevant as our protocols continue. - [April 13 Member/COVID-19 Update](https://arkloggers.com/april-13-member-covid-19-update/) - [ATPA/CODIV-19 MEMBER UPDATE](https://arkloggers.com/atpa-codiv-19-member-update/) - This is the April 2 Edition of the ATPA Member Update, which contains important information for members and affiliates about CODIV-19-related programs, policies and updates. Please see prior posts for prior issues as archives. These contain links to up-to-date resources, including sources of information related to your business, to educating children at home, to CODIV-19 - [April 1, 2020 Member/COVID-19 Update](https://arkloggers.com/april-1-2020-member-covid-19-update/) - Here are our recent Member Updates with Important COVID-19 Information. March 30 ATPA Member Update March 31 ATPA Member Update (1) April 1 ATPA Member Update - [AEDC's Resource Guide for Codiv Info for Businesses and Employees](https://arkloggers.com/aedcs-resource-guide-for-codiv-info-for-businesses-and-employees/) - We will be posting resources for our members and affiliates related to CODIV-19 in our state and nationally, particularly those that relate to businesses and employees in our sector. This attachment is the AEDC list of resources. Please feel free to download and pass along. LINKED PDF, HERE: AEDC Resources for Businesses and Employers - [Ark Pro Logger website just got better!](https://arkloggers.com/test/) - Although our website hasn't changed much in design, we have made some major changes you are sure to like. First, we have made registering for Ark Pro Logger training sessions online much easier and more accurate. In addition, we have the ability to collect at registration your contact information, making it easier to contact you - [Arnold Hameister Named Director of Logger Training](https://arkloggers.com/arnold-hameister-named-director-of-logger-training/) - Arnold Hameister of Conway, Arkansas, is joining ATPA as Director of Logger Training, following the retirement of our first-ever and longstanding Director, George Lease, this August after more than 24 years in that role. Arnold is new to this formal position, but not new to valuable service to ATPA. He joins us after a 37-year-career - [General Meeting of the Membership August 24-25, 2018 (Friday-Saturday) Hot Springs](https://arkloggers.com/general-meeting-of-the-membership-august-24-25-2018-friday-saturday-hot-springs/) - The ATPA General Meeting of the Membership is scheduled for Friday, August 24 - Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. Executive Committee and Board Meetings will be held Friday afternoon. A Reception will be held Friday evening at the Embassy Suites which will include our traditional auction to - [ATPA Scholarships Available](https://arkloggers.com/atpa-scholarship-applications-available/) - The Arkansas Timber Producers Association is once again accepting nominations/applications for its annual scholarship. This scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior who is a child or grandchild of a member of the Arkansas Timber Producers Association. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000.00 and will be awarded during the ATPA General - [Arkansas Log A Load Celebrates 25 Years!](https://arkloggers.com/arkansas-log-a-load-celebrates-25-years/) - Read about Arkansas' LOG A LOAD'S 25 YEARS (PDF) - [Federal Legislation Watch](https://arkloggers.com/871-2/) - As you are aware, the House Ways & Means Committee released the legislative text of tax reform legislation H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The document is 429 pages and we are looking at this information and the analysis provided by our partnering national associations including the Forest Resources Association and the American - [President's FY 2018 Budget Cuts Impacting Forestry - Act Now!](https://arkloggers.com/presidents-fy-2018-budget-cuts-impacting-forestry-act-now/) - The President’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget request significantly cuts NIOSH, eliminating programs that protect the health and safety of America’s workforce, such as the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (AFF) Program, Education and Research Centers (ERCs), and the Total Worker Health (TWH) Program. Letters and calls from constituents in support of NIOSH are desperately needed at this time. Below - [Congress Considering HR 2936 - Resilient Federal Forests Act to Address Wildfire Threat](https://arkloggers.com/congress-considering-hr-2936-resilient-federal-forests-act-to-address-wildfire-threat/) - CONGRESS CONSIDERING HR 2936 – Resilient Federal Forests Act to Address Wildfire Threat Nick Smith, Opinion Contributor to The Hill The 2017 wildfire season is reigniting a national discussion on the causes of catastrophic wildfires and the solutions that are needed to protect forests, property and human lives in the future. Fortunately there’s a balanced - [Future Logging Careers Act Clears House Committee in Larger Resilient Federal Forests Act](https://arkloggers.com/future-logging-careers-act-clears-house-committee-in-larger-resilient-federal-forests-act/) - June 27, 2017, Hemphill, TX—In Washington today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a mark-up on the Resilient Federal Forests Act, H.R. 2396 introduced by Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) which included language that would allow the sixteen and seventeen year-old sons and daughters of logging business owners to legally work on their parent's job sites - [About the Expo](https://arkloggers.com/about-the-expo/) - The ATPA is proud to bring timber harvesters and other logging and forestry professionals its Southwest Forest Products Expo, an amazing indoor equipment and services showcase held at the Hot Springs Civic and Convention Center. Join us as the partitions in the Convention Center open wide to make room for numerous large-scale equipment exhibitors and vendors - [New US DOL Overtime Rules](https://arkloggers.com/new-us-dol-overtime-rules/) - The U.S. Department of Labor has announced its Final Rule that may make millions more employees eligible for overtime pay by December 1, 2016. Miscalculating overtime pay can result in penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and/or applicable state law. If these hours aren't paid correctly, you may open yourself up to costly - [House again favors Westerman's forest-management bill](https://arkloggers.com/several-exhibitors-signed-on-for-inwoodsexpo2015/) - By Frank Lockwood Posted: May 30, 2016 at 1 a.m. WASHINGTON -- An Arkansas lawmaker's legislation that would overhaul national forest management passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last week, the second time in less than a year that the measure has received congressional approval. The House amended the Energy Policy Modernization Act of - [Slide 3](https://arkloggers.com/slide-3/) - [Slide 4](https://arkloggers.com/slide-4/) - [Slide 5](https://arkloggers.com/slide-5/) - [Slide 1](https://arkloggers.com/slide-1/) - [Slide 6](https://arkloggers.com/slide-6/) ## Pages - [](https://arkloggers.com/) - Homepage of Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) and the Ark Pro Logger training program promoting sustainable forestry, education and advocacy. - [Training](https://arkloggers.com/training/) - ArkPro Logger offers training workshops in business, timber harvesting and transportation safety, BMPs, forest conservation and environmental considerations. - [Workshop Registration](https://arkloggers.com/workshop-registration/) - We are currently accepting registration for our new online/video-based training module for core training credits (Timber Harvesting & Transportation Safety (TH&TS)) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality. Both modules also satisfy the requirement for annual Logger Continuing Education (LCE) Credits. Please follow the LINK below for more information, and to register as an - [Contact Us](https://arkloggers.com/contact-us/) - Contact the Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) and Ark Pro Logger Executive Director, Director of Logger Training and Communications and Media. - [Links](https://arkloggers.com/links/) - Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) and Ark Pro Logger Links to organizations and agencies related to forestry, logging, environment, and government. - [Requirements](https://arkloggers.com/requirements/) - Ark Pro Logger offers training workshops in business, timber harvesting and transportation safety, BMPs, forest conservation and environmental considerations. - [About ATPA](https://arkloggers.com/about-atpa/) - Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) is a member organization promoting sustainable forestry, advocacy, logging safety, logger training, and insurance. - [Become a Member](https://arkloggers.com/become-a-member/) - Are you interested in becoming a member of the Arkansas Timber Producers Association? You can download a PDF of our Membership brochure, which like this site, explains not only the ongoing benefits that membership provides, but also our accomplishments to date. If you would like to learn more, be sure to contact us as well - [Insurance / Workers Comp Programs](https://arkloggers.com/insurance-workers-comp-programs/) - ATPA has teamed up with Bituminous Insurance to offer Arkansas Timber Producers Association members an innovative and cost-effective self-insurance program. - [Advocacy](https://arkloggers.com/advocacy/) - Membership in the ATPA means you have a stronger voice in numbers about the issues and policies that concern you most at the local, state and national levels. ATPA staff represent members in the legislative affairs arena as part of the legislative session and in other state legislative matters. We work with active members around - [2023 EXPO Photos](https://arkloggers.com/exhibitors-brochure/) - [What's Happening](https://arkloggers.com/whats-happening/) - SB 299 is Enacted into Law – ACT 1402 – Sales Tax Exemption for Equipment Used in Timber Harvesting We are happy to report that yesterday Governor Beebe signed into law SB 299, our Logging Equipment Sales Tax Exemption Bill, now referred to officially as ACT 1402. Sponsored by Senators Teague, Cheatham, Pierce, and Sample, - [Graduates](https://arkloggers.com/graduates/) - Ark Pro Logger Training Participant and Grad Database Through June 2026 As a service to the companies, organizations and logging businesses who support training of contractors, crew members, truck drivers and other forestry professionals, ATPA maintains an up-to-date PDF list on this site of those who are an "ACTIVE" Ark Pro Logger participant (meaning they - [Exhibitor Info](https://arkloggers.com/exhibitor-info-packet/) - ARE YOU READY TO EXHIBIT in 2027? Our showcase sells out quickly, so please let us know if you are interested in reserving space for large-scale equipment exhibits, or 10x10 exhibitor booths. We are happy to work with you to amplify your latest to your key customer audiences. Download our 2025 Southwest Forest Products Expo - [About the Expo](https://arkloggers.com/about-the-expo/) - Coming to Hot Springs AUGUST 2027! ATPA held its acclaimed Southwest Forest Products Expo at the Hot Springs Civic & Convention Center Aug 22-23, 2025 and we are certain it was our best show yet! We had more than 2500 attendees pass through our Expo doors, a near record over the history of our indoor showcase. - [Southwest Forest Products Expo](https://arkloggers.com/southwest-forest-products-expo/) - The Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) hosts the Southwest Forest Products Expo showcasing equipment, services, machinery and technology. - [TICKETS!](https://arkloggers.com/tickets/) - Tickets to the Southwest Forest Products Expo for AUG 22-23,2025 are now on sale at our online Ticket Hub! WHY REGISTER IN ADVANCE? Registration gives you easy access at the door and is good for the entire weekend. Note, also, - [Training at the EXPO](https://arkloggers.com/training-at-the-expo/) - We offer a number of Ark Pro Logger training workshops right at the Southwest Forest Products Expo, and these workshops/classes fill up fast. Be sure to register at our ONLINE TICKET HUB to reserve your spot [LINKED HERE]. Note, you will need to register for both the Expo and within that registration, you will need - [Expo Sponsorships](https://arkloggers.com/expo-sponsorships/) - Consider Supporting the Southwest Forest Products Expo We have developed a 4-Tier Sponsorship Package, and invite companies and organizations to consider supporting the Southwest Forest Products Expo special events and awards, with the added benefit of additional promotions leading up to the Expo, and on site. Download our Expo Sponsorship Information Booklet, and learn more - [Hot Springs & LODGING](https://arkloggers.com/about-hot-springs/) - Host City is a Vacation Destination for the Whole Family! We can't imagine a better place to attend the Southwest Forest Products Expo than in the midst of the scenic beauty of Hot Springs, Arkansas. With so much to do, you can turn your 2025 visit into a great vacation by book-ending a day or - [Calendar](https://arkloggers.com/calendar/) - Ark Pro Logger training workshop calendar for business, timber harvesting and transportation safety, BMPs, forest conservation, environmental considerations. - [SFI State Implementation Committee (SIC)](https://arkloggers.com/state-implementation-committee-sic/) - IMPORTANT -- THIS LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO DOWNLOADABLE FECV HABITAT SUMMARIES by BIOREGION, AS WELL AS DOWNLOADABLE DATA FILES FOR ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA What is the Arkansas/Oklahoma [State] SFI Implementation Committee (SIC)? The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Inc. (SFI). SFI® Inc. is a sustainability leader that stands for future forests. SFI is an independent, non-profit - [FECV HABITAT SUMMARIES](https://arkloggers.com/fecv-habitat-summaries/) - FECV Habitat Summaries by eco-region The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) 2022 Standards include requirements that promote and conserve Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value (FECV), which includes critically imperiled (G1) and imperiled (G2) species. This series of downloadable fact sheets each summarize the analysis of FECV habitat within designated eco-regions and provides habitat management recommendations that - [Ark Pro Logger Training Onsite at 2023 EXPO](https://arkloggers.com/ark-pro-logger-training-onsite-at-2023-expo/) - Ark Pro Logger Training Offered Onsite We are offering Ark Pro Logger training workshops onsite at the Expo, and participants who attend one workshop, as well as the Expo itself (both required), will receive Ark Pro Logger training module or continuing education credits. Note: YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION FOR TRAINING AS A SEPARATE PART - [Training @Expo](https://arkloggers.com/training-the-expo/) - Ark Pro Logger Training We offer an array of Ark Pro Logger training options at the Southwest Forest Products Expo. There is no additional charge to attend training over and above our registration and entrance fee to the Expo itself. When you register online for Expo tickets, you will see options to register for each - [Class Registration](https://arkloggers.com/registration-checkout/) - [ESPRESSO_CHECKOUT] - [
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