Game of Logging chainsaw safety training
- Monday, May 13, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hands-on one-day training open to anyone that wants to learn about chainsaw safety, maintenance, and felling trees.
Class fee: $150.00 per day
** FREE for volunteers maintaining Chautauqua County public trails thanks to a community grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation!
Certificate earned at the end of one day.
Available dates:
- May 13 - Level 1 (minimum required to work on NY public lands)
- May 14 - Level 2 (completion of Level 1 required)
- May 28 - Level 1
- August 21 - Level 1
- August 22 - Level 2
For more information on Game of Logging levels, visit http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.php
Location: All sessions will be within Chautauqua County, NY
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This program will be held outside, so participants should dress properly for the weather including close-toed shoes and long sleeves.
Participants are encouraged to bring:
- Lunch to eat in the field during the training.
- Chainsaw and sharpening/maintenance tools.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard.
- DBH (diameter breast height) measuring tape, if available.
Participants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 or Level 2 certificate after completing the entire day of training.
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The grant covering volunteers maintaining trails was made possible through Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's generous community-minded donors. The NCCF is committed to improving the community through the promotion of local philanthropy, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. The organization has distributed over $17 million in the form of grants and scholarships within the community. For more information, call 716-366-4892 or visit www.nccfoundation.org.
Fee
$150.00 per day / FREE for volunteers maintaining public trails
Register
https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CHQchainsaw2024_206
Last updated May 23, 2024