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Education is an important

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First Steps

  • Read this first: “Developing the Thinking Sawyer”

USFS Evaluation Guidance for Crosscut Saws

  • Sawyer Level “A”, “B” & “C” Crosscut Evaluation Form NEW

USFS Evaluation Guidance for Chainsaws

  • Sawyer Level “A”, “B” & “C” Chainsaw Evaluation Form NEW
  • PPE “Personal Protective Equipment”

“Developing the Thinking Sawyer” Curriculum

Module 1: “Introduction to Saw Operations”

Module 2.1: “Chainsaw Basics, Maintenance, & Operations”

Module 2.2: “Chainsaw Brushing, Limbing & Brushing”

Module 2.3: “Chainsaw Directional Felling”

Module 3.1: “Crosscut Saw Basics”

Module 3.2: “Crosscut Saw Limbing & Bucking”

Module 3.3: “Crosscut Saw Directional Felling”

Module 4.0: “Ax Basics, Maintenance and Use”

Module 6.0: “Wedges”

Module 7.0: “Hung-up Trees”

Links to additional educational resources

  • “National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program”
  • Making the Cut 
  • “An Ax to Grind”
  • “Crosscut Saw Manual”
  • “Saws that Sing”

USFS Saw Program Managers

Blog Posts

Videos

  • “Create Saw Stations”
  • “Fuel Geysering”
  • “OHLEC” Video

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