| This course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use.
Level 3 Training focuses on felling difficult trees, and processing trees in difficult scenarios. Level 3 introduces important concepts critical to successful cutting in complex scenarios, with the majority of the class conducted in the field. The training location site is an active restoration project and the training will be focused on more advanced techniques for those wanting to improve their skills for within a restoration and land management context.
This class will be led by Luke Saunders, forester and SAWW-certified chainsaw safety instructor of Blue Heron stewardship. These are dynamic training days with extensive hands-on practice, using well-established SAWW curriculum to help folks become more comfortable and productive with a chainsaw.
Capacity is limited to 8 participants, so register today! SAWW chainsaw safety training level 1 and 2, or instructor approval, is required prior to this class.
Date, Time and Location Monday, December 21 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parrish Oak Savanna at 3571 County Hwy F, Blue Mounds, WI (MAP HERE)
Linked map includes location to park.
Directions: From STH 18-151, exit on Cave of the Mounds Road in Blue Mounds. Turn right onto CTH ID and then left to stay on Cave of the Mounds Road. In 0.7 miles, turn right on CTH F and travel for 2.7 miles to Moyer Road. Turn left for 0.3 miles and then left at 10747 Moyer Road (the first driveway on the left).
The training will occur entirely in an outdoor setting with no facilities.
What to Bring
- Each participant must wear a safety helmet. Participants are encouraged to bring all PPE (helmet, eye protection, ear protection, chainsaw protective chaps, suitable footwear and gloves).
- A personal chainsaw is recommended but not required.
- Lunch and drinking water.
Questions? Contact Event Organizer Rob Schubert (rschubert@theprairieenthusiasts.org) if you have questions, would like more information or would like to be added to the waitlist. |
