ESM Trainings

The DCNR Bureau of Forestry has specific ESM trainings for BOF staff.

• Eligibility List (307 KB): List of attendees from past trainings. (Updated 5/24/2021)

ESM trainings are an intense two-day classroom session focused on providing the knowledge and tools necessary for road owners to maintain roads in a more cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. In-person ESM are open to both new certifications and those seeking a recertification.

Some considerations for in-person ESM Trainings to address social distancing issues:

• Doors will open at 8:00, class will run both days from 9am to 4pm-Day 1 is in the classroom (9am-4pm) and Day 2 is in the field reviewing completed projects.
• You must attend both days of the same training for ESM certification.
• Breakfast, snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided.
• Please do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms, or you have been exposed to someone who has flu-like symptoms or that has tested positive for COVID-19.
• Please note that additional restrictions or even cancelations may be required in the future base on guidance from the State or Penn State University.
• Contact the Center with questions: DGregistration@psu.edu

Please click on the link below to register

• August 2-3, 2023

ESM Training is available at no cost to representatives of any public agency involved in the Pennsylvania’s Dirt Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program. All other interested parties are invited to attend for a fee. Cutoff date for registration will be Monday of the week of the training. Hotel block is held until 30 days prior to the training date. Register via the button below.

If you have any questions, please email Amy Pifer and Mindi Suhy at DGregistration@psu.edu for registration information and fees.

No fax, snail mail or call-in registrations will be accepted! A limited number of openings are available; please register as soon as possible. The center reserves the right to cancel should attendance fall below 30.