Hard Skills
AdvancedChainsaw Operation and MaintenanceThe ability to safely operate, sharpen, and perform basic repairs on various types of chainsaws used in timber harvesting.
ExpertDirectional FellingTechniques used to determine and control the exact direction a tree falls to protect property, people, and standing timber.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe skill of operating heavy machinery to pull or drag logs from the felling site to the landing for further transport.
IntermediateBucking and Log GradingEvaluating timber quality and cutting downed trees into specific lengths to optimize commercial value.
IntermediateEnvironmental StewardshipAdherence to forestry regulations and sustainable practices to minimize the impact of logging on the ecosystem.