COTA Saw Program
COTA is a Nationally Recognized Saw Training Program, authorized by the USFS.
We provide:
Chainsaw and Crosscut saw Re-certifications
Evaluations for A-C level sawyers in Chainsaw/Crosscut
Submit a Deadfall Report
Pease send an email to sawyer@cotamtb.com with: Location (GPS coordinates are best), approximate size of trees. Pictures are very helpful!
Get Started
If you’re ready to become a certified sawyer or need recertification:
Contact Joe Myers, COTA Saw Program Coordinator
If you would like to be added to our sawyer or swamper email list, send us a request
Fill out our Sawyer Information Request Form
Regional support and Collaboration
Our Saw Program goes beyond traditional COTA boundaries and serves the entire Central Oregon region. This is especially important as the Deschutes is suffering from budget cuts and the loss of important trails staff. We are actively building relationships with other volunteer groups within our region so that we can work together on saw operations. With the help of the SWATS (Sawyers with Attitude to Spare), COTA can now offer bucking training on both Crosscut and Chainsaws.
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Sawyer Information Form
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Sawyer Card Upload
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Sawyer Check Out/In