My new job

[forestryworks]

not paid, but volunteer work.

been a great experience so far, and i'm here until may 2011.

I fall snags for the Oklahoma State Parks Dept. They tell me which trail to walk - i carry a roll of flagging and a sharpie in my field vest (thanks 2Dogs!) and write my name, date, and a number on the flagging. Do that for every snag on the trail. Then the parks guys walk the trail and call me and tell me which snags not to cut, and I proceed from there.

These pics are from today's job - campground snags. Had to get that done before the spring breakers come rollin' in.

The pines are shortleaf pine - the majority of the snags in this particular state park.

 

[forestryworks]

The last pine of the day, and the largest. Still green for the most part. Dead top though.

 

[Jacob J.]

Looks like fun...

 

[Taxmantoo]

You doing this for pine firewood or just to help out the park?

 

[cowtipper]

Where in OK

 

[redprospector]

Good job.
I hope you were able to work something out with them to cover your expenses.

Andy

 

[forestryworks]

Looks like fun...

I'm enjoying it.

You doing this for pine firewood or just to help out the park?

Just to help them out. I go to forestry school full time and do this part time.

Where in OK

Kiamichi Country, Latimer County

Good job.
I hope you were able to work something out with them to cover your expenses.

Andy

Thank you Andy. They're covering my saw gas and oil for now.

 

[Hddnis]

That will be great experience no doubt. Props to you for doing it. Real nice that they are covering your consumables, maybe they'll spring for chain and a bar at some point.



Mr. HE

 

[Greystoke]

Good job pardner! Have fun, and be safe

 

[mile9socounty]

Looks real good man. One hell of a fun job too. Congrads.

 

[stihl sawing]

Good on you for helpin the parks out, Most of them are strapped for money. They always appreciate people like you that keep them going so others can enjoy the facilities. It also looks like fun.

 

[joesawer]

The last pine of the day, and the largest. Still green for the most part. Dead top though.

That is some really tight grained yellow pine. It would make some beautiful quarter sawn floor boards!
Have fun and be careful! Sport logging can be more rewarding than for $ sometimes.