Chainsaws

 

Despite the fact that the Forestry Commission has been harvesting
trees using machines for many years, there is still a place for the
humble chainsaw. Because of their shape and branch thickness, har-
-dwoods are unsuitable for mechanised harvesting and some coniferous
trees, such as those found on the edge of the forest,have too many
branches to pass through the harvester head or are just too big for a
harvester to fell. This is where the chainsaw operator comes in. With
the correct protective clothing, a skilled operator can safely fell the
largest of trees, remove the branches, which is called snedding and
cut the log into the required lengths.

Working in similar tree sizes it would however take 12 chainsaw operators
to match the output of a harvester. Mechanical Engineering Services
purchase all chainsaws for the Forestry Commission and also provides a
maintenance and repair service. If you require chainsaw maintenance or
repair, contact your local Mechanical Engineering Services Workshop.
Disposal of used chainsaws is done through tender sales conducted by
Chapelhall Workshop 3 times each year.