Hard Skills
AdvancedChainsaw OperationThe proficient use of motorized saws for felling, delimbing, and bucking timber according to industry standards.
IntermediateSkidder OperationOperating heavy machinery to safely move felled trees from the woods to the landing area.
ExpertDirectional FellingTechniques used to control the direction of a tree fall to protect workers and equipment.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and RepairPerforming routine sharpening, lubrication, and minor mechanical repairs on saws and heavy machinery.
ExpertForestry Safety ProtocolsKnowledge and application of safety standards including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hazard identification.
IntermediateLog Grading and SortingEvaluating the quality and dimensions of harvested wood to categorize it for optimal market value.
IntermediateEnvironmental StewardshipApplying harvesting techniques that minimize soil erosion and damage to non-target vegetation.