Firebreaks, also known as fireguards, are one of the most important elements of a properly conducted prescribed fire.

A summary of some basic operating principles and safety aspects of using a chainsaw.

How to effectively form a burn plan for prescribed burning including pre-burn preparations and a prescribed burn notification form.

How to manage trees following storm damage such as rehabilitation, removal, wound response, pruning, diseases and invasive insects.

Basic processing steps in a typical softwood sawmill, including what occurs in the log yard, primary breakdown, secondary breakdown, sorting and planning.

An explanation of the basics of kiln drying wood, a list of the most commonly used methods and drying schedules and defects.

The basic manufacturing steps of oriented strand board (OSB) and the properties as building material.

Identification characteristics of dothistroma needle blight of pine.