Game of Logging - Level 2 (8 hours) - focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced.

PREREQUISITE: GAME OF LOGGING - LEVEL 1

Meeting Location:
40.048428, -75.913826
Wm Penn State Forest - Honey Brook
2856-2858 Compass Road (SR 10)
Honey Brook, PA 19344

There is a gravel lot on the east side of the road with a gate into a fenced area. Go through the open gate (or wait in the lot until it is opened) and go straight back to the end of the field where the class will meet. The gravel lot pull off is located between Lilly Drive and Woodland Drive, both of which head west off of Compass Road.

Instructor:
Kevin Snyder (814) 671-4508

Lunch:
Is on your own. Please bring your lunch and water to the training as there will not be time to leave the site during the day.

What to Bring:
PPE – hardhat, hearing protection, eye protection, chain saw chaps, sturdy leather boots, and appropriate clothing for the weather (rain or shine) and running a chain saw. This training is held entirely in the woods. You may bring your own saw and felling equipment, but it’s not required.

Liability Release:
Because this training is being held on state forest lands, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that every participant and spectator sign a liability release form on the day of the training. Participants and spectators that are under 18 years of age on the day of the training will be required to also have a parent/guardian signature.