Date: February 17th

Time: 8 am - 5 pm

Location: Sverdrup Lodge @ Beaumont Scout Reservation
6480 Beaumont Reservation Drive, High Ridge, MO 63049

The morning will be mostly classroom work, followed by practical application in the afternoon using and maintaining the chainsaw.

Boy Scouts of America properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. To allow for this use, specific guidelines for safety have been adapted for use at all BSA activities. The National Camp Accreditation Program Standards, require that any person who operates a chain saw be approved by the council designee. Chain saw operators must be at least 21 years old and meet one of the following requirements: be a professional forester with current credentials and liability insurance; be a certified arborist with credentials; have written documentation of training in chain saw techniques from either (1) a state or federally recognized chain saw training course approved by the council or (2) the BSA Chain Saw Basic training.

Please bring your own chainsaw and safety gear (helmet w/ear protection, gloves, chainsaw chaps). Also bring your lunch, participants will not be able to leave camp to get lunch. Must be able to stay the entire day for training.