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Thursday, May 16, 2024
8:30 am – 4:30 p.m. ET 

Lake James State Park, North Carolina

This course is designed to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for women who have some experience using chainsaws and would like to get more hands-on instruction and practice. Participants are required to have had training in basic chainsaw use and safety. In this class we will dive deeper into cutting techniques such as: how to get out of common binds, more advanced limbing, and basic felling. 

Additionally, in this workshop we will look at practical uses for chainsaw skills through the lens of wildfire mitigation around the home. Participants will learn about adapting homes to mitigate wildfire risk and gain hands-on experience with bucking, limbing, and home hazard assessments.  

Protective equipment (eye goggles, earplugs, leather gloves, chaps, and metal toe caps) and chainsaws will be available to borrow, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them. There will be a chance to work on your own saw under a chainsaw maintenance professional’s supervision. You will need to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and closed-toed shoes.  

This course is intended for women-identifying individuals, though all are welcome to attend. We strive to foster a safe and supportive learning environment and ask that all participants respect that. Space is limited, so sign up now! 

Hosts and sponsors: NC State Parks, the Forest Stewards Guild, the Treeist, NCSU Extension Forestry, Carolina Land and Lakes RCD, and the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network.  

Agenda:  

• 8:30 am – Check In  
• 9:00 am – Welcome 
• 9:30 am – Indoor training 
• 11:45 am – Lunch 
• 12:30 pm – Field training 
• 4:30 pm – Wrap up and evaluations  

Contact Dakota AT forestguild.org with questions.  

Accessibility: We will be handling and operating chainsaws during this workshop. The first portion of the course will be in the classroom, and the afternoon will be spent in the woods, rain or shine.