Catskill Forest Association is proud to offer a hands-on firewood training course for landowners interested in felling, bucking, and splitting their own firewood. Participants will learn: Basic woodlot firewood management Basic tools and maintenance Splitting techniques and methods Bucking of downed trees to length Stacking and seasoning Participants are expected
Every year it seems like there is some new pest or disease is threatening the health of your woods. You've heard of the impacts of the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid. What about the long legacy of farm abandonment? The change in human views of land-use? And the
Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a LEVEL
The modern chainsaw is a must-have tool for most Catskill Mountain landowners, yet it can seem daunting to wield and expensive to maintain. Join ISA Certified Arborist Charlie Blume for a hands-on workshop on how to ensure your tool has a longer-span, saving you time and money! Charlie will cover
The life of a tree is known from its wounds. The stress history of an individual tree can be inferred from its present form, structure, and visual markers on the wood. Join ISA Certified Arborist, Zane Lawyer, as he walks the Historic Rondout-West Strand District. Unique specimens in the area
