I would like to take felling classes, or have some education of which to officially certify me as a feller, or forester. I live in Northern VA, anybody have any idea where or how I could do this? I know the Forest Service offers some Sawyer classes including the S-212, but I'm not really sure where to find those. Thanks.
If I were you I'd contact the DEC (Dept. of Environmental Conservation) or the local Ag Co-Op for starters. Someone will be able to point you in the right direction. Maybe even a call to the local college? Start asking questions, etc. :)
Thanks
Google "Game of Logging" programs often run out of university Forestry Schools, state forestry agency, or insurance companies bonding loggers and arborists.
The GOL is a serious series of instruction using competition as a learning tool. Originated in Sweden.
Also look for professional certification programs that may take landowners. In Maine it is "Certified Logging Professional".
You say you live in VA but I see upstate NY on your description. I am hosting a GOL class on december 7th in canadice NY. I don't think it gets you any certification but it should teach you what you need to know.
In VA this is offered at different locations throughout the year.
http://sharplogger.vt.edu/ (http://sharplogger.vt.edu/)
Quote from: Crusarius on November 05, 2018, 04:13:50 PM
You say you live in VA but I see upstate NY on your description. I am hosting a GOL class on december 7th in canadice NY. I don't think it gets you any certification but it should teach you what you need to know.
Most don't know about GOL Crus. Post your program details ?
I took the 4 levels years ago along with the CLP 'pro' course later. Both were the finest learning other than mil training.
This is the easiest way I can explain it. I have not been through any of them so I only know what I read and was told
[url=http://www.gameoflogging.com/]GOL (http://www.gameoflogging.com/)[/url]