Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties
A logger training class. The instructor sitting on a felled tree and points to part of a cut.

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Game of Logging, Level 1

  • Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Game of Logging Level 1 combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety and introduces loggers, landowners, and land managers to chainsaw safety, operation, and open face felling. Other topics covered include personal protective equipment, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell and understanding hinge wood strength.

Participants are required to bring their own chainsaw and safety gear, which includes but is not limited to a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety chaps. This is a full day class held outdoors with strenuous activities operating a chainsaw in the woods. Each participant is required to fell a mature tree to complete the class. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring lunch and water for the day. 

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Fee

$25

Contact

Tracey Testo-Smith
Agroforestry and Natural Resources Program Manager
[email protected]
(518) 622-9820 ext.119

Location

Frost Valley YMCA Model Forest
2000 Frost Valley Rd.
Claryville, NY 12725

Last updated June 18, 2025

 

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