Chain Saw Safety Course - Level 2

Level 2 (must have completed Level 1). Indoor session will cover basic chainsaw maintenance and sharpening techniques. Outdoor session will continue hands-on practice, adding complexity, and building on information and exercises presented in Level 1.

Day of class sign-in begins at 8:00 am with the indoor session starting at 8:30. Course will end at 4:30 pm.  Bring your own lunch, chain saw, leather work boots, and gloves.  If you have them, bring a safety helmet with face shield and hearing protection and chainsaw chaps.  If you do not have any of the aforementioned, indicate so with registration/payment, and they will be provided or shared.

About the Instructor

Luke Saunders, owner of Blue Heron Stewardship, LLC, Viroqua, WI, has been a SAWW certified chainsaw safety instructor for 12 years. He has a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration on Environmental Studies from St. Olaf College and a Masters in Forestry from UW-Madison. Blue Heron Stewardship also offers a range of restoration management services including custom timber felling, small scale timber harvests, and forest stand improvement.