It’s one of the most popular programs the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) offers, and it involves chainsaws. Source: Post Star
The ASA and the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District are sponsoring four levels of the Game of Logging training this year, including the two basic-level classes twice.
“It’s something people are really interested in,” said Katie Jilek, a spokesman for ASA. “We always get a lot of call for it whenever we hold it.”
In order to take the upper-level courses — Levels 3 and 4 — participants must first complete the basic level courses — Levels 1 and 2.
Ms Jilek said those interested should sign up as soon as possible. courtesy of Northeast Woodland Training The Game of Logging was developed in the 1960s by Soren Eriksson, a Swedish logger turned training instructor.
It combines Scandinavian logging techniques with techniques for working safely around trees and is valuable safety training for anyone using a chainsaw.
The trainings will be taught by instructors from Northeast Woodland Training based in Bristol, Vermont.
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 felling trees and working safely.
The program breaks apart saw work into steps that are practiced throughout the course.
A scoring system helps focus participants’ attention on the most important details and allows them to measure their progress each day. The cost is US$150 per level and the training levels must be completed consecutively.
