Advanced Chainsaw Skills – Level 2

IN-PERSON at Berkshire Botanical Garden.

Saturday, April 15th (Rain Date: May 10th)

Prerequisite: Chainsaw Level I class. Taught by arborist Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, this Level 2 workshop is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. Advanced Chainsaw Skills will combine lecture and hands-on learning covering topics such as PPE and review of safe operations, then move on to advanced bucking and basic felling techniques. Note: Attendees will be required to wear PPE. Please bring your own chainsaw in good working order (running well, chain tensioned and sharpened, fueled and oiled). Dress for safety and the weather including long sleeves, pants and boots.  Bring a bag lunch. Scholarships available. 

Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll is a passionate educator about trees, tree care and tree climbing. She is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and tree climbing specialist. She holds a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and is Tree Care Industry Association certified (Tree Safety Professional). With over 20 years experience, she is an enthusiastic instructor and coach who loves to teach about trees.