Hard Skills
IntermediateChainsaw Operation and MaintenanceProficiency in the safe use, refueling, sharpening, and basic repair of chainsaws for felling, limbing, and bucking trees.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe ability to operate heavy machinery to drag logs from the felling site to a landing area while navigating difficult terrain.
AdvancedDirectional FellingApplying specialized cutting techniques to control the direction in which a tree falls to protect remaining timber and personnel.
IntermediateLog Bucking and GradingCutting felled trees into logs of specific lengths and identifying timber quality to optimize market value.