Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut

Skill Definition

Felling, brushing, bucking and limbing logs of various sizes safely using proper, well-maintained equipment

Entry Level Performance

  • Use proper PPE and work safe distance from felling zone
  • Brushing, bucking and limbing logs of various sizes in minimally complex situations
  • Work with a close supervision on felling in minimally complex situations

Full Performance Level

  • Demonstrate industry standards of safety, PPE use, and implementation for all chainsaw and crosscut activities for non-complex felling and bucking

Expert Level Performance

  • Use industry standards to safely assess a highly complex felling/bucking situation, creating and efficiently executing the plan

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The Crosscut Sawyer
The Crosscut Sawyer

The Crosscut Sawyer - USDA Forest Service 2007 - Publication 0723-2D02-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Crosscut saws are experiencing a revival not only in designated wilderness areas but in other backcountry settings. These…

Forest Brushing Techniques
Forest Brushing Techniques

In the fourth video of this series, we take a look at how to clear the trail corridor of brush, focusing this time on trimming larger branches and trees. Keeping the corridor clear allows users to stay on the trail safely, protecting the…

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course
Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

The Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course is a 16- to 32-hour course for basic to intermediate chain saw and crosscut saw users. The course is designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills that employees or volunteers will need to use…


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Training Programs for Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut

Advancing Trails Webinar Series
Advancing Trails Webinar Series

American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…

Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series
Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series

This five-part series of online micro-learning courses is intended to provide those new to the trails workforce with a baseline understanding of terminology and concepts that give them a solid foundation to support future trails education and…

Chinook Associates Trail Consulting
Chinook Associates Trail Consulting

Chinook Associates offers stewardship skills workshops covering recreational trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and visitor management. Courses are available either in-person, with fully customizable content combining classroom…

Trail Technician 1 Exam
Trail Technician 1 Exam

The Trail Technician multiple-choice exam evaluates foundational knowledge in trail development, aligned with the progression from entry-level to full Trail Competency standards.

Trail Fundamentals Video Series
Trail Fundamentals Video Series

The Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) has launched the development of the Trail Fundamentals Video Series—a free, entry-level educational resource designed to support sustainable trail development and trail trainings worldwide.

IMBA Trail Management Schools
IMBA Trail Management Schools

This school is typically two days in length with IMBA instructor(s) traveling to your location to deliver the class to staff or members. Instructors arrive the day before to assess the site and do any necessary preparations. Organizations, clubs, or…

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with Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut experience

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with Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut experience

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