I participated in the three day Game Of Logging course in Oakville, emphasizing two days of tree felling technique and one day of yarding and bucking. It was a great learning experience and...
In a couple months I'll be allowed to wear flannel checkered shirts, and talk about Paul Bunyon like he's family. I'm signed up for two courses sponsored by the Northwest Natural Resource Group's Northwest Certified...
Chain saws have a lot of cutting power and are fast moving gizmos. So, proper technique and safety precautions are important. In addition to the safety features that come integrated with my chain saw and brush cutter, I also use protective clothing specifically designed for chain saw...
Let's face it, most chain saws and brush cutters are not particularly eco-friendly since they spew out lots of 2-stroke oil and gas smoke. Nonetheless, I needed to get both of these devices for making headway into our driveway area and future walking paths around the property. Hence, a dilemma. How...
Due to the forest on our property, calculating sun angles is critical data for selecting which trees would need to be cut down for solar access and which trees beyond that southerly triangle can live on into the future. I researched how to create a solar path chart for wherever you are located in...
A couple hours of Internet surfing this evening, investigating gear. Chainsaw: We'll need to get one, so I started some basic research. My first priority was trying to see if I could find a low emission model. There are relatively recent EPA regulations for small engine products...