EXT-PEST-FOREST - UNH Extension Pesticide Safety Forestry Training
Course Description
For pesticide applicators using pesticides in the management of forest pests and timber treatment. This category includes commercial pesticide application on forest lands or in the production of forest crops. Applicators will receive instruction and information on the following: NH Pesticide Rules and Regulations pertaining to notifications and permitting; protecting water from pesticide contamination; application equipment; insect pests, identification and management; and forest diseases – including proper identification and management.
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Commercial applicator category Forest Pest Control and Timber Treatment (C1) is a subcategory of Forest Pest Control (C). This subcategory is for use with controlling pests in forests or forest nurseries, and is intended for pesticide applicators or those supervising the use of pesticides, including state and federal employees operating on public and private lands.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or call 866-632-9992.
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact pesticide.safety@unh.edu, 603-836-4934 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.