Northeast Master Logger Certification Program

Certification Board

The NEMLC Certification Board represents the multiple interests in and values of the Northeastern Forest. Members have been state representatives, retired and current loggers, retired forestry practioners, academics, business consultants, and representatives of environmental, social justice, and regional development organizations. Members have expertise in one or more areas of natural resource management and rural economic development. To be eligible, NEMLC Certification Board members must not stand to receive any personal or corporate financial gain from the forest products industry or their participation on the NEMLC Certification Board.

The functions of the NEMLC Certification Board are:

 

  • Reviewing company applications and reports
  • Discussing applications and reports, coming to consensus decisions, and directing NEMLC staff as to their decisions or need for further information.
  • Guiding the NEMLC program in continuous improvement and contributing to program policies and procedures.

 

Current NEMLC Certification Board Members

Steven Blackmer 
former director of the Northern Forest Center
Canterbury, NH

Bud Blumenstock
Professor Emeritus of Forestry
Old Town, ME

Diano Circo
North Woods Project Manager - Natural Resources Council of Maine
Augusta, ME

Stan Cole
Master Logger
Danville, VT

Doug Emmerthal 
Connecticut DEP Forester
Hartford, CT

Dennis Morin
Massachusetts DCR - Quabbin Resevoir Forester
New Salem, MA

Deborah Perkins
Wildlife Biologist/Conservationist
Poland, ME

Rodney Wales
Retired Logger
Fryeburg, ME