Hard Skills
AdvancedDirectional FellingThe specialized technique of cutting a standing tree so that it falls in a predetermined direction to avoid hazards and maximize timber recovery.
IntermediateChainsaw Maintenance and RepairThe ability to perform routine servicing, chain sharpening, and minor mechanical repairs on professional-grade chainsaws in field conditions.
IntermediateLog Bucking and GradingThe process of measuring and cutting felled trees into specific lengths while identifying defects to optimize the market value of the log.
IntermediateSkidder OperationProficiency in maneuvering heavy machinery to drag felled logs from the cutting site to a landing area over uneven or steep terrain.
IntermediateEnvironmental Regulatory ComplianceKnowledge and adherence to forestry laws regarding Best Management Practices, including stream buffer zones and soil erosion control.