Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Location to be determined closer to date of event and likely to be in the NYC Watershed Region. 

Maximizing chainsaw performance through maintenance, carburetor settings, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced. Location to be determined – likely NYC watershed region.

Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Location to be determined – likely NYC watershed region.

Focuses on techniques for handling difficult trees. Limbing, height measurement, segment calculations, wedging techniques, hinge placement and felling against the trees natural lean are covered.