Sawyer Program
COTA is a Nationally Recognized Sawyer Training Program, authorized by the USFS.
We provide:
Initial Chainsaw and Crosscut Certification Saw Classes.
Ongoing Training and 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
COTA's Current Goal
COTA is in the active process of building up more high-level sawyers to meet regional training demands. We also support other recognized saw programs across Oregon. All classes and re-certifications are conducted by B or C level sawyers qualified as evaluators and instructors. The COTA Saw Program currently has (4) C-Level Evaluators: 2 from COTA and 2 from SWATS and several B Level Evaluators in training.
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.
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Sawyer Information Form
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Sawyer/First Aid Card Upload
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Current Sawyers