The Greene Lumber sawmill is a quality production facility located amidst some of the finest hardwood timber in Upstate New York and capable of producing thousands of board feet per day. Founded at their Davenport location in 1989, they are a leading producer of many hardwood species including Hard Maple,Continue Reading
Tree identification is an essential and rewarding skill, especially for those of us who hike, hunt, or own land in the Catskill Mountains. Take a walk with CFA's Ryan Trapani to identify local Catskill Mountain trees using features like buds, bark, leaves, twigs, needles, and cones! In addition to identification,Continue Reading
Sometimes wedges just aren’t enough to lift a tree over its natural lean and towards its desired location. In other instances, a rope or line is used as a better “insurance policy” to ensure a tree from leaning back in the wrong direction. CFA will demonstrate the basics of howContinue Reading
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 LEVELContinue Reading
With GPS technology now available at our fingertips, it seems that the skillset of following the good ol' map and compass is waning–and not for the better. Instead, many rely on their cell phones for journeys through the woods. However, in the event of an emergency, dead battery, bad weather,Continue Reading