Spring 2024 Chainsaw Safety Training!

All training is held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (N194 County Rd N. Wisconsin Dells, WI). Trainings are conducted by Forest Safety Instruction.

SAWW I Training

Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Description Level 1 provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open-face notching, including pre-planning the fell, bore cutting, as well as understanding the hinge strength. Must be 16 or older. If ages 16-17 you must bring a parent or guardian observer to attend the class with you. A sack lunch will be provided.
Price $150

 

SAWW II Training

Date Wednesday, May 15, 2024; 8:00 am -4:00 pm
Description Level one is a pre-requisite to attending this training. Level 2 provides a focus on applying basic maintenance techniques to achieve maximum chainsaw performance such as filing techniques and carburetor adjustments. More Felling techniques and assessments are practiced and limbing and bucking techniques are introduced. Must be 16 or older. If ages 16-17 you must bring a parent or guardian observer to attend the class with you. Please contact Molly Bodde at bodde@wisc.edu with questions. A sack lunch will be provided.
Price $150

Registration will go live on February 22nd at 12:00 am.  Register here: https://charge.wisc.edu/UphamWoods/events