Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees up to 380mm - Barony (Dumfries)
This course covers chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting and stacking techniques, tailored to your needs.
Provider
Scotland's Rural College, ParkgateEnquire via the Scotland's Rural College website.
Description
This course covers chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting and stacking techniques, tailored to your needs. Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm covers the directional felling of trees using a chainsaw. The felling technique is appropriate to tree size, weight, condition, and species, as well as considering guide bar size and weather conditions. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Duration: five days plus assessment. 9am-4:30pm
About Scotland's Rural College
It's not just agriculture and farming - at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) we offer learning and expertise to support the natural economy and meet the global challenges of tomorrow. From vocational training and CPD to postgraduate qualifications, our course offerings cover everything from agriculture to zoonoses & epidemiology -and a world of options in between.
Peatland Training Fund
The Peatland Training Fund, was established by NatureScot Peatland ACTION to support those already working in peatland restoration or keen to start, by providing the opportunity to develop their skills and to grow and develop in the sector.
Next Generation Practical Training Fund
The Next Generation Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government with an aim to support those relatively new to agriculture, by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
