Basic Chainsaw Skills for Trails

The Wildlands Trust works throughout Southeastern Massachusetts to conserve and permanently protect native habitats, farmland, and lands of high scenic and ecological value in order to keep our communities healthy and our residents connected to the natural world.

Wildlands Trust

Learn how to safely and effectively use chainsaws to maintain trails at this hands-on training program with Bill Girard of Girard Hardwoods.

The Stewardship Training Center

Wildlands Trust will host Bill Girard from Girard Custom Cut Hardwood (a <a href="http://www.gameoflogging.com/" title="http://www.gameoflogging.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Game of Logging</a> training organization) for a two-day basic skills chainsaw course hosted at the Stewardship Training Center in Plymouth.This course will be held on March 30 and 31, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day.Training will include basic chainsaw safety, use, and equipment maintenance. Participants will gain basic skills for addressing tree issues on trails. The first day will focus on Game of Logging's <a href="http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.php" title="http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Level 1 course</a>, 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:<ul><li>Gas or electric powered chainsaw</li><li>Chainsaw safety chaps</li><li>Ear protection (either over ear or ear plugs)</li><li>Safety glasses or face shield</li><li>Chainsaw safety helmet</li><li>Chainsaw sharpening tools if you have them</li><li>Notebook and writing utensils</li><li>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 + lightning)</li></ul>If you would like to take the training but don't have the equipment, please contact Wildlands Trust Stewardship Programs Manager at zsmiarowski@wildlandstrust.orgIncluded with your ticket :<ul><li>Continental breakfast with tea and coffee each day</li><li>Lunch each day</li><li>2 full days of training and instruction</li></ul>

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