Forest & Homeowner Training

Hands on Training: One instructor works with a group of eight to ten people to ensure that each person has time to practice techniques and receive personal feedback.

NEWT’s Forest & Homeowner courses are designed for people of all ability levels – from novice to advanced. These classes will give you the confidence to work safely and efficiently around trees.

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GOL Levels 1 & 2: Designed for novice to advanced chain saw users who have never had formal training. The two day course covers a range of skills from chain saw maintenance to basic felling techniques. No prerequisite.

GOL Levels 3 & 4: Designed for people who have completed Levels 1 & 2, this course covers advanced felling techniques, limbing, and other topics.

Upcoming Classes: View a list of upcoming Game of Logging classes in the Northeast.

Class Sponsorship: Learn more about how organizations can sponsor courses.