Join University of Illinois Extension Forestry Specialist Chris Evans for a Beginner Chainsaw Safety Course taking place on Friday, October 18 beginning at 9 a.m. at Oakdale Nature Preserve, 4433 Cranes Grove Road, Freeport, IL. Pre-registration for this event is REQUIRED and seating is very limited. To register or for more information please visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Extension Office at 815-235-4125.

This course will focus on hands chainsaw safety training. Topics that will be discussed include PPE, safety features of a chainsaw, proper handling and starting procedures, 5-step plan for tree felling, hinge design for directional felling, and understanding compression and tension forces in wood (i.e. how not to get your bar pinched).

If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program please call the Extension Office at 815-235-4125. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.