BELMONT — Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a presentation on chainsaw safety and forestry best management practices 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13, beginning at CCE Allegany County, 5435 County Road 48.
The program will open with a presentation on chainsaw safety by Martin Krause, agricultural safety specialist with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health. This class is perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher.
The session will cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw as well as kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices.
Interested participants will have an opportunity to safely start up, throttle up and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose, though there will be no cutting in this class.
The second session for the morning will be Introduction to NYS Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality presented by Emily Johnston, SWCD District Technicians. This session will cover background of what Best Management Practices (BMPs) are and why they are important to protect soil and water resources from erosion and pollution before, during and after a timber harvest
Lunch will be provided at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. session in the county forest. Curtis Shaffer, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Johnston will introduce BMPs, their importance for protecting soil and water resources, along with implementation on forest roads and trails.
Dress prepared to be hiking in the woods on uneven terrain; the walk will be held rain or shine.
There is no fee, however, pre-registration is requested by June 6 to assist with planning materials for the workshop. Register at:
reg.cce.cornell.edu/Safety_BMPs_Allegany_County_202
This workshop is jointly offered by Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District, Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County, Finder Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance, National Wild Turkey Federation and Natural Resources Conservation Service.
For more information, call (585) 268-7644 or visit www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany.
