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Event name	Chainsaw - fall trees manually - non-production, basic (course)
Event type	PROfarm Course
Description	An accredited two day course covers the identification of felling requirements, environmental concerns and OH&S procedures, practices and precautions. Includes how to prepare and maintain felling equipment, assess conditions and surroundings, assess trees and plan felling, prepare the surrounding area and fall trees. Training and assessment at intermediate level tree felling is available upon request as part of this course. Competence in Trim and cross-cut felled trees is a prerequisite to attending this course. Cost $530.00 GST free
More information	http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/profarm/courses/farm-skills/fall-trees-manually
From	Tuesday, 10/11/2009
To	Wednesday, 11/11/2009
Starting	9:00 am
Ending	4:00 pm
Location	Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Woodbridge Road, Menangle CAMDEN, NSW (Sydney Region/Metropolitan)
Contact name	Maryke Archbold-Hession
Contact numbers	Ph:0246 406 333, Fax: 0246 406300, Mob:0408 492 039
Contact email	maryke.hession@dpi.nsw.gov.au