Extensive Two Days! (this course has limited space) A thorough chainsaw safety course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses on the skills needed to use that chainsaw in the forest! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The… Continue reading May 3/4 – Chainsaw Safety Certification Course
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April 26 – Chainsaw Safety Awareness Course
One Day! (this course has limited space) A one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses introducing the chainsaw operator on the skills needed! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read… Continue reading April 26 – Chainsaw Safety Awareness Course
Women’s Only Chainsaw Course _ April 12 (click poster for more info)
Ladies First! (this course has limited space) A one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses on the ladies in the forest! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read the excerpt… Continue reading Women’s Only Chainsaw Course _ April 12 (click poster for more info)
Chainsaw Safety Training with Bruce Grey Woodlot Association
Back in November of 2023, I had the opportunity to provide a one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course to 11 BGWA members. It was jam packed with interest, willingness to learn and lots of questions. As part of the course, each participant got a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read… Continue reading Chainsaw Safety Training with Bruce Grey Woodlot Association
The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program
This past April the Ontario provincial government cancelled the 50 Million Tree Program. This program was created by the provincial government as a carbon sequestration program. A wonderful side effect of planting so many trees is how this also helps to clean the air and water, protect shorelines and reduce erosion in southern Ontario. Rob… Continue reading The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program
It’s Spring, it’s tree marking time
Spent three days tree marking before the bugs and leaves are out. Worked with a good team. Lots of paint sprayed!
Wildlife while tree marking
While tree marking near Port Perry, we came across some interesting wildlife observations. 1/ a grouse nest with two wild turkey eggs! and 2/ a substantial midden.
It’s spring, back to tree marking
Getting as much tree marking done before the blackflies, mosquitoes and the leaves arrive!🌿🍀
Managed forest plan approver meeting
Excellent meeting for us approvers on the topics of, climate change, value of wetlands and changes to the MFTIP process. In Guelph.
Customized Google Maps
My cellphone is attached to my hip – almost surgically :). On this cellphone I’m forever using Google maps. It’s a great feature with its road layout layer and satellite layer, however, at times I need it to locate to specific POIs (points of interest) or trails, etc. I have found a way of creating… Continue reading Customized Google Maps