Sawyer

Breaking Barriers on the Trail: 13 Women Earn USFS Sawyer Certifications in Groundbreaking Training Event

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This past week marked a truly groundbreaking event made possible through a powerful collaboration between Northwest Trail Alliance, Trailkeepers of Oregon, Women Who Explore, The Nature Conservancy, and Cascade Volunteers. Together, these organizations helped create the first known 100% women-specific sawyer training event of its kind in our region. After three full days of training, including one … Read More

Saw Certification Course – 10/7-9

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USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw- bucking only – Certification Course (3 days) LOCATION Zigzag Saw Training Center 70303 US-26 Rhododendron, OR 97049 ABOUT THIS EVENT Saw Instructors: Vito P. – Josh D. – Gabe S. Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: < 3 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft. Hike Intensity: Low to Moderate Work … Read More

Klootchy Creek Saw Work Recap

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The cold and snow didn’t stop seven hardy NWTA sawyers from a massive project at Klootchy Creek on Saturday, March 25. The volunteers showed up at Klootchy Creek to clear hundreds upon hundreds of matted, snow-covered trees left on the ground from a commercial thinning project. The slash was 4-5 feet high in a freshly … Read More

Sawyer Work Clearing Downed Trees at Sandy Ridge

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Written by Colin Marthaller, Stewardship Director & Quartermaster ([email protected]) This past Sunday (1/16), a couple of our USFS certified sawyers, SRT trail stewards, and swampers cleared downed trees at Sandy Ridge. In total, a dozen trees were cleared from Upper Hide & Seek and Johnny Royale. These trails are now clear. If you happen to come … Read More

NWTA sawyers trained & certified by USFS

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Written by Dan Beaman. Seven NWTA members congregated at the Middle Fork Ranger Station in Westfir, OR on the morning of March 14th. Unbeknownst to them, this would be the last sanctioned group event for the foreseeable future. The group was a mix of Northwest Trail Alliance & North Coast Trail Alliance Local Stewardship Teams, … Read More