This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance.

Training will be presented in three parts:
- Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw.
- Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment - including things to watch out for while cutting.
- Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises.

Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection
and Eric Folwell, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection NWCG ENGB and Forestry Consultant to Boulder County

Participants, please bring:
- your lunch and plenty of water
- your own gear, chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps. Wear long sleeves, pants, and boots.

Space is limited. Please contact Jody Dickson at 303-588-6639 or sawsandslaws@gmail.com if you would like to participate in this training and pay by cash or check.

Cost is $90 per person for the 2 day training.

Work off the classroom fee with labor in our regular Saws & Slaws events! Ask Jody for more details.