Logging Competitions 2008
Logging Competitions 2008
Details of the 2008 events will follow when available, or contact info@woodfestwales.co.uk for current information
Previous sponsors of the UK Logging Competition were
Husqvarna UK
Oregon
Forestry Comission Wales
Clifford Jones Timber
Pro Climber
D H Jones Bala
Corwen Forestry
Bragdy Ynys Mon
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1. Bar & Chain Change
Competitors (against the clock) will remove the bar and chain from their chainsaw, turn it around and secure it.
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2. Combination cross cut
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3. Precision cross cut
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4. Snedding
Removal of simulated branches from a tree with utmost of speed and accuracy.
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5. Tree Felling
Felling a tree to fall within a specified area
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Logging Team
Above is a picture of the logging team - again sponsored by Husqvarna, who represented the UK in the World Logging Championships in Turin, Italy in 2004.
Alun Williams - Wales
Phil Dunford - Wales
Bob Woodhead - England
Matt Thomas - Wales (Gold Medalist - Junior Class)
The Woodfest event is being assisted by the Gwynedd Axeteam, who under the auspices of the Welsh Axemens Association will also be holding 2 Welsh Championships:
Single Sawing
Double Sawing
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