Storm Damage Chainsaw Techniques Training

Join us for an exciting hands-on event at The Stewardship Training Center! Learn essential chainsaw techniques and felling principles to tackle storm damage. Bill Girard of Girard Hardwoods will teach everything from safety precautions to proper cutting methods. This in-person training is perfect for individuals who have basic chainsaw skills but are looking to expand their skill set to address some of the most common issues experienced by trail stewards.

The training will take place over two days (September 28th and 29th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day). The first day will focus on the felling portion of Game of Logging's Level 1 course, and the second will focus on techniques for storm damage clean-up. Overnight lodging is available at the Stewardship Training Center in dorm-style bedrooms (registration for lodging can be found at checkout). Lunch will be provided; please specify any dietary related restrictions in your registration!

Participants should bring their own equipment for the course, including:

• Gas or electric powered chainsaw

• Chainsaw safety chaps

• Ear protection (either over-ear or ear plugs)

• Gloves

• Safety glasses or face shield

• Chainsaw safety helmet

• Chainsaw sharpening tools (if you have them)

• Notebook and writing utensils

• Adequate weather gear, as portions of the class will be conducted outside. (Training will be rain or shine; class will only be canceled for heavy snow, high winds, or thunder and lightning.)

If you would like to take the training but don't have the equipment, please contact Stewardship Programs Manager Zoë Smiarowski at zsmiarowski@wildlandstrust.org