ALT is always seeking additional training opportunities for volunteers to increase their capabilities and enhance safety when working on the trails. To that end, we are are again offering a 2-day chainsaw training workshop called Game of Logging  (Levels 1 & 2) for interested individuals.

Sign up here by March 17th

Game of Logging is a world-recognized training curriculum that teaches chain saw skills. Developed in the 1960s by Soren Eriksson, a Swedish logger turned training instructor, the Game of Logging combines Scandinavian logging techniques with the latest systems for working safely around trees.

The “game” refers not only to the friendly competitive aspect of the training but also to the necessity of having a winning plan or strategy for working safely in the woods. The program breaks apart saw work into steps that are practiced throughout the course. A fun scoring system helps focus participants’ attention on the most important details and allows them to measure their progress each day.

Don’t worry if your experience with a chainsaw is limited, the instructor will work with you taking your skill level into account. Demonstration and hands-on practice of the various techniques will be tailored to the needs and abilities of land trust trail stewards.

Here is a short list of the topics covered:

• Discussion of and plan for Emergencies, and Personal Protective Equipment

• Daily 5-Point Safety Check

• Discussions of Routine Maintenance

• Art of Filing the chain

• Discussion of Reactive Forces: Push; Pull; Kickback; Attack

• Bore Cutting: use attack corner, body position

• Using Ropes & Mechanical Advantage Techniques

If you want more information about GOL, you can contact Dan Carmody (DCarmody@survival-group.com). He will happy to answers your questions.

The class is scheduled for April 13th & 14th. The fee for this 2-day workshop is $200.00, which is less than half of a Game of Logging course taken elsewhere. If you are interested and the cost is prohibitive, please contact Lou Bacchiocchi (loubacj@aspetucklandtrust.org).

Sign up here by March 17th if you are interested in attending. There are only 10 openings so act soon and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Registration will be prioritized first come first served and to active trail stewards and team members. 

Just a quick note: You need to provide your own protective equipment including a hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, chainsaw safety chaps, and sturdy shoes or boots.