Hard Skills
AdvancedChainsaw Operation and MaintenanceThe technical ability to safely fell, limb, and buck trees while performing routine sharpening and mechanical upkeep of the saw.
ExpertDraft Horse HandlingProficiency in harnessing, directing, and managing the welfare of draft horses used for low-impact timber extraction.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe skill of operating heavy articulated machinery to pull logs from the forest floor to a landing area efficiently.
AdvancedForestry Safety ProtocolsComprehensive knowledge of OSHA logging standards and emergency response procedures for remote wilderness work.
IntermediateTimber Grading and SortingThe ability to identify wood species and evaluate physical characteristics to determine market value during the harvest.