Workshop Name : Hardwood Bucking Gagon's Mill Pittsford VT
- Type: Mechanized Logger
Non-Mechanized Logger
FA/CPR
Elective - Credit Hours: 8
- Price: $75.00
- Available Locations & Dates
April 30 2026 @ 0800 - Gagnon Mill 89 Stevens Road Pittsford, VT 05763 (7 spaces)
Directions + Map
Register by: April 24, 2026
Description,
The class on bucking logs to maximize the return from each tree. It will include classroom discussions about common log defects and how they impact log and lumber grades, as well as bucking tips to enhance value. Log yard activities will provide practice in identifying defects and positioning. This class focuses on bucking logs to optimize each tree's value. It includes classroom discussions about common log defects, their effect on log and lumber grades, and bucking tips to boost value. Log yard activities will give hands-on experience in identifying defects and making accurate bucking cuts to maximize returns. This workshop is essential for improving log handling and understanding grading standards at hardwood sawmills. It is co-sponsored by VT FPR with support from a 2019 USDA Forest Service LSR Grant. costs to increase returns. This is an important workshop to improve logging and better understand grading specifications for hardwood sawmills. The workshop is co-sponsored by VT FPR with support from a 2019 USDA Forest Service LSR Grant.