Some areas may have shorter hours. According to State law all chainsaws used on National Forest land must have an approved spark arrester. A spark arrester is a stainless steel wire screen located in the chainsaw muffler. The openings in the screen must be .023 inches or less. Forest officials may request a check of saws in firewood cutting areas.
Certification is good for one year.
You must have an approved spark arrester, a shovel at least 46 inches long, and a state approved fire extinguisher. Smoking while woodcutting is prohibited. If you smoke, you must either smoke in a closed vehicle or clear an area 3 ft. in diameter to bare soil. Load tags must have date, and time punched, and must be attached to the rear of the load. Logs must be cut in lengths of 6 feet or less.