Catskill Forest Association's 2013 Game of Logging Courses

May 25^th - Game of Logging level 1 7:30am-5pm

Level 1 focuses on varying aspects of chainsaw safety and techniques for properly felling trees. Participants are introduced to open face felling, personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.

Individuals will be responsible to provide their own chain saw, helmet, leather boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and to dress for the weather. Participants should pack a brown bag lunch and enough water for the day.  CFA members pay $135 & non CFA members pay $150.  Pre-registration/pre-payment is required. Class is limited to 10 participants. For more information call CFA @ (845) 586-3054 or e-mail: cfa@catskill.net.

June 29^th - Game of Logging level 2  7:30am-5pm

Level 2 focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance.  Individuals will learn about chainsaw maintenance; carburetor setting; filing techniques; limbing & bucking techniques; spring pole cutting; & felling techniques. Level 1 is a prerequisite.

Individuals will be responsible to provide their own chain saw, helmet, leather boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and to dress for the weather. Participants should pack a brown bag lunch and enough water for the day.  CFA members pay $135 & non CFA members pay $150.  Pre-registration/pre-payment is required. Class is limited to 10 participants. For more information call CFA @ (845) 586-3054or e-mail cfa@catskill.net.

October 12^th - Game of Logging Level 1 7:30am-5pm

Level 1focuses on varying aspects of chainsaw safety and techniques for properly felling trees. Participants are introduced to open face felling, personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.
           

Individuals will be responsible to provide their own chain saw, helmet, leather boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and to dress for the weather. Participants should pack a brown bag lunch and enough water for the day.  CFA members pay $135 & non CFA members pay $150.  Pre-registration/pre-payment is required. Class is limited to 10 participants. For more information call CFA @ (845) 586-3054 or email cfa@catskill.net.

Catskill Forest Association
PO Box 336
Arkville, New York 12406
Phone: 845-586-3054
Fax: 845-586-4071

Each Game of Logging training counts for 8 hours (2 years) of PA SFI® Continuing Education (C.E.) credit (GOL 1 will no longer count as C.E. after 2013). Courses may not be repeated within 5 years. Game of Logging Level 1 is also a Core Training Requirement. Individuals seeking C.E. credit must submit a completed Non-SFI Course C.E. credit form (this form may not be available at the training so you will need to print it out beforehand), a certificate of completion, and a $20 administrative fee (Check made payable to “PA SFI SIC”) to the PA SFI office. Continuing Education credit can only extend your PA SFI Training Card expiration date by a maximum of 3-years from the current calendar year. Please refer to the PA SFI® Training Policy for a complete description of the program requirements.