Hard Skills
AdvancedDirectional Tree FellingThe technique of cutting a tree so that it falls in a specific intended direction to avoid damage and facilitate extraction.
IntermediateChainsaw Maintenance and RepairRoutine upkeep and troubleshooting of chainsaws, including sharpening chains, cleaning filters, and adjusting tension.
IntermediateSkidder OperationProficiency in operating heavy machinery to pull or drag logs from the felling site to a landing area.
IntermediateLog Bucking and ScalingCutting felled trees into specific lengths and evaluating their quality and volume for market value.
ExpertOccupational Safety and Hazard IdentificationIdentifying potential dangers such as widowmakers, unstable terrain, or overhead wires in a logging environment.