675 Long Plain Road
Plymouth
MA
Wildlands Trust will hold a Basic Chainsaw Training for Trails workshop on May 31st & June 1st at the Stewardship Training Center in Plymouth.
This course will be held on May 31st and June 1st 2025, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day.
This training will include basic chainsaw safety, use, and equipment maintenance. Participants will gain basic skills for addressing tree issues on trails.
The first day will focus on Game of Logging’s Level 1 course, and the second will focus on techniques for storm damage clean-up.
Overnight lodging is available at the Stewardship Training Center in dorm-style bedrooms (registration for lodging can be found at checkout). Lunch will be provided; please specify any dietary related restrictions in your registration!
Participants should bring their own equipment for the course, including:
- Gas or electric powered chainsaw
- Chainsaw safety chaps
- Ear protection (either over ear or ear plugs)
- Safety glasses or face shield
- Chainsaw safety helmet
- Chainsaw sharpening tools if you have them
- Notebook and writing utensils
- Adequate weather gear as portions of the class will be conducted outside (training will be rain or shine, class will only be canceled for heavy snow, high winds, or thunder + lightning)
If you would like to take the training but don’t have the equipment, please contact Wildlands Trust Stewardship Programs Manager at zsmiarowski@wildlandstrust.org
Cost: $260
Overnight Lodging Cost: $40/night
Included with your ticket :
- Continental breakfast with tea and coffee each day
- Lunch each day
- 2 full days of training and instruction
To take part in this training, register at Wildlands Trust