Event Details

Date

July 10 - August 5, 2017

Location

Paul Smith's College

Host

Paul Smith's College
Josh Pierce
518-524-1579


School of Logging

July 10 - August 5, 2017

School of Logging

Paul Smith College (PSC) is offering a truly unique timber harvesting experience. Prepare yourself to work successfully in mechanized timber harvesting operations! Learn to safely operate common logging equipment and conduct an authentic timber harvesting operation from expert instructors in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness. Tour regional logging operations and sawmills and interact with professionals from all aspects of the forest products supply chain.

Course Details:
Cost is $1,500 inclusive of all tuition, fees, room & board. PSC is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the first 20 students who register!

Contact Josh Pierce at 518-524-1579 or email Josh to register or find out more. The PDF below contains more details too.

School of Logging (PDF; 795KB)


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