Code of Practice
The American Loggers Council promotes active sustainable forest management. A well-managed forest can be a sustainable source of wood, clean water, wildlife habitat, and breathtaking natural scenery. It is only through active management that all three can come together and create a lasting impact on the forest and the community around it.
As a professional logging contractor, I will strive to operate in such a way as to engender the public’s trust, including meeting or exceeding the standards and principles listed below:
Promote ethical conduct for all loggers.
Strive always to meet standards for harvesting practices, which are consistent with the principles of sustainable forestry.
To operate responsibly in all phases of the harvesting operation, from the actual harvesting activities to clean-up requirements following harvest.
Recognizing private landowner rights, I will strive to meet the landowners objectives as long as they are consistent with sustainable forestry principles, federal, state and local laws.
I will do all I can to educate and inform landowners about the need to meet sustainable forestry principles.
I will participate in such training and educational programs that will provide my recognition as having met the appropriate requirements for logger education and training as envisioned by sustainable forestry principles.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, industry standards, and guidelines applicable to the conduct of forest harvest operations.
Conduct harvest operations safely and in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations, including safety planning and all provisions of such requirements.
To operate my company as a responsible member of the business community, including compliance with all requirements and practices as they relate to my employees, vendors, and others I do business with.
Continually strive to maintain positive relationships with landowners, procurement and mill personnel, and the public in general.
Do my part to ensure that my industry has a positive image and to work with peer groups, logger associations, and others to strive to bring all loggers up to these standards.
Take an active role in local, state, and national logger organizations.
Strive to continually improve my operations through training, innovation, employee programs, and other appropriate means.
Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the logging profession.