Atlantic Master Logger Code of Ethics

Commitment and Responsibilities of Atlantic Master Loggers:

• Acquire, keep current and use specialized knowledge and skills in the business of harvesting, and use best management practices at all times when undertaking
       harvest related activities.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and daily work, and strive to raise the standards of practice.
• Work in a spirit of integrity, honour, fairness, good faith and courtesy.
• Act in a conscientious, diligent and efficient manner.
• Uphold professional principles and the just rights of others against the demands of employment, including the rewarding of fair wages for work performed.
• Undertake only work as they are competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience except when under supervision.
• Consult and cooperate with specialists on matters beyond their own competence.
• Have proper regard in all their work for the safety, health and welfare of the public and their employees.
• Establish with the customer fair and reasonable fees which correspond to the services to be rendered.
• Engage in no activity likely to result in unfavourable reflection of the profession.
• Provide opportunity for the professional development of their employees.
• Provide for mentoring and support of young people aspiring to work in and advance the profession of logging.
• Refrain from maligning the work, reputation or business of another Atlantic Master Logger.
• Support to the Atlantic Master Logger Certification Program by promoting the benefits of using an AML and to providing feedback or other support to the certification
       boards.
• Demonstrate leadership that will further the recognition of the Atlantic Master Logger within the larger profession of qualified logging professionals within our industry.
• Be accountable for meeting or exceeding minimum educational and regulatory compliance standards of the profession.