Wildlands Trust will host Bill Girard from Girard Custom Cut Hardwood (a Game of Logging training organization) for a two-day basic skills chainsaw course hosted at the Stewardship Training Center in Plymouth.
This course will be held on January 24th to January 25th, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day.
Training will include basic chainsaw safety, use, and equipment maintenance. Participants will gain basic skills for addressing tree issues on trails. The first day will focus on Game of Logging's Level 1 course, and the second will focus on techniques for storm damage clean-up. Overnight lodging is available at the Stewardship Training Center in dorm-style bedrooms (registration for lodging can be found at checkout).
Registration closes on Saturday, January 10th. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: trainingcenter@wildlandstrust.org
Ticket Price:
Members - $250
Nonmembers - $260
Overnight Lodging Cost: $40/night
Parking:
Meet at Wildlands Trust’s Stewardship Training Center at 549 Mast Road, Plymouth MA 02360.
Parking is available behind the pavilion space. Take a right at the top of the driveway and follow the dirt road to our parking lot.
From Route 3: Take Exit 7 (old Exit 3) and head southwest on Clark Road. Turn left at the intersection onto Long Pond Road and drive approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Halfway Pond Road and continue for about 1.3 miles. Then turn right onto Mast Road and drive for about 0.4 miles. 549 Mast Road will be on your right.
Participants should bring their own equipment for the course, including:
Gas or electric powered chainsaw
Chainsaw safety chaps
Ear protection (either over ear or ear plugs)
Safety glasses or face shield
Chainsaw safety helmet
Chainsaw sharpening tools if you have them
Notebook and writing utensils
Adequate weather gear as portions of the class will be conducted outside (training will be rain or shine, class will only be canceled for heavy snow, high winds, or thunder + lightning)
Restrictions:
Ages 18+
Limit 10 participants
For any questions about this program, please contact Stewardship Programs Coordinator Callahan Coughlin at trainingcenter@wildlandstrust.org.