Guidelines for River Recreation Opportunities Management1/ ROS Category River Classification or Management Objective Facilities Access Compatible With PRIMITIVE Wild river None except where absolutely necessary for health, safety and resource protection. Very primitive where provided. Water or trails. Wilderness and primitive areas, national recreation areas, roadless areas, administratively established areas in Forest Plans. Truly remote. SEMI- PRIMITIVE NON- MOTORIZED Wild and scenic Primitive. Facility emphasis is on health, safety and resource protection plus some degree of user convenience. trails, and unobtrusive traffic service level C or D; roads closed to motorized use. Watershed, range, wildlife, and timber management activities. Grazing. Perception of remoteness. SEMI- PRIMITIVE MOTORIZED Scenic river Same as above. As Opened to motorized use. As Perception of remoteness. ROADED NATURAL Recreational Nonurban as necessary and cost efficient roads, railroads and powerboats. Traffic service level A, B, C, and D. As above. Perception of development in a natural environment. RURAL Recreational river As authorized and existing. As As above. URBAN Recommend adjustments where appropriate. As above. As above. Generally not compatible with Forest Service resource management. 1/ Some noted exceptions occur to the guidelines as a result of specific designation act language. 2354.41a - Distribution of Visitor Use Develop visitor management techniques needed to achieve the management objectives. Use management techniques including site management, indirect regulation of use, and direct regulation of use. Exhibit 01 summarizes management techniques and selected methods for each. Recognize that use-management techniques may have a significant effect on the character of the river area and the kind of recreation opportunities available. Ensure that management techniques relate to specific river management objectives.
6. The completion of classroom, field proficiency, and evaluation requirements may result in certification, certification with restrictions, or no certification. 7. Chain saw sawyers must be at least 18 years of age (29 CFR Part 570, Subpart E). Crosscut sawyers must be at least 16 years of age. 2358.04 – Responsibility 2358.04 – Exhibit 01 Delegated Authorities Task Regional Forester Forest Supervisor District Ranger Regional Saw Program Manager Saw Program Coordinator Implementing the Saw Program Has authority* Delegation permitted** Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Appointing the Regional Saw Program Manager Has authority Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Designating the Saw Program Coordinator for an administrative unit --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Signing National Sawyer Certification Cards*** Has authority Has authority Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation permitted Revoking National Sawyer Certification Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Approving training consultants and volunteer sawyer instructors and sawyer evaluators Has authority Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Providing cutting areas to meet Saw Program training requirements and maintain sawyer proficiency --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted Meeting periodically with the Saw Program Coordinator to review the Saw Program --- Has authority Delegation permitted Delegation not permitted Delegation not permitted * Only line officers can delegate authority. ** “Delegation permitted/not permitted” means may/may not be delegated to this level. *** Certifying officials for cooperator sawyers an FSM 1580 agreement should follow the language in the agreement (FSM 1509.11, sec. 91.2).
brushing, bucking, limbing, and felling; has been trained at the introductory level; and has successfully completed a sawyer training and field proficiency evaluation for that level. The proficiency of A Sawyers is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. limbing, and felling techniques. Proper stance and maintenance of a safe work area. Demonstrates ability to identify various binds and the proper method and sequence of cuts to safely release them. Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds the sawyer’s capabilities. Field Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in brushing, bucking, and limbing techniques of least complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in and safe use of a saw in the least complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements B Sawyer – Bucking Only This certification is not used for fire management activities. There is no Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) equivalent. May independently buck and limb any size material in moderately complex situations within the restrictions noted on the sawyer’s National Sawyer Certification Card. May saw at the next higher level, but only under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the Formal Instruction: at least 4 hours Demonstrated Field Proficiency: at least 4 hours Total Training: 8-36 hours Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction utilizing one or more NRSTCs, review the topics covered in A Sawyer training and introduce: Types of binds and techniques to relieve them. In-depth instruction on bucking, limbing, and brushing techniques. Identification and evaluation of hazardous bucking situations. Proper turndown procedure for cutting situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Proficient in saw skills and use of tools needed for crosscut, axe, and chain saw use. Successfully demonstrates techniques for brushing, bucking, and limbing logs of various and in various binds. Demonstrates completeness and accuracy of log placement of wedges, complexity analysis, and application of safe bucking techniques.
work. May not fell. Can supervise A Sawyers when they are bucking but not when felling Has successfully completed an covering general saw bucking, limbing, and brushing. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Bucking Only is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. Specialized saw uses, as needed. When using a crosscut saw, proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication. Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds the sawyer’s capabilities. Field Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in brushing, bucking, and limbing techniques of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in and safe use of a saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements B Sawyer – Felling and Bucking May independently fell, buck, and limb any size material in moderately complex situations within the restrictions noted on the sawyer’s National Sawyer Certification Card. May saw at the next higher under the immediate supervision of a sawyer qualified to supervise the work. Has successfully completed an NRSTC for general felling and bucking. Formal Instruction: at least 8 hours Demonstrated Field Proficiency: at least 12 hours Total Training: 20-36 hours Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction utilizing one or more NRSTCs, review the topics covered in A Sawyer training and introduce: Types of binds and mitigation techniques. Principles of felling and bucking. instruction on felling techniques in moderately complex situations. Identification and evaluation of hazardous felling and bucking situations. Proper turndown procedure for cutting Proficient in saw skills and tools needed for crosscut, axe, and chain saw use. Demonstrates proficiency in all skills listed in B Sawyer – Bucking Only. Demonstrates proper placement of face cuts and back cuts in sound trees, as verified by stump analysis. Demonstrates completeness and accuracy in tree size-up, complexity analysis, placement of wedges, undercuts, back cuts, and stump analysis.
Can supervise any A Sawyer. May conduct formal instruction for A and B Sawyers with written approval from the Saw Program Coordinator. May not conduct field proficiency evaluations of A and B Sawyers. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Felling and Bucking is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Solutions for hung-up trees. Specialized saw uses, as needed. Proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication (crosscut saw only). Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds sawyer’s capabilities. Can safely remove hung-up of low complexity. Field Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in tech. of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in/safe use of saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements C Sawyer – Bucking Only This certification level is not used for fire management activities. There is no IQCS equivalent. May independently buck and limb any size material in highly complex situations based on the recommendation of the Regional Saw Program Manager or Saw Program Coordinator, which is supported by demonstrated advanced saw knowledge and skills and, in most cases, certification as a B Sawyer. Has experience working with C Sawyers in analyzing and implementing safe bucking Formal Instruction: required; variable Demonstrated Field Proficiency: variable Total Training: to be determined by sawyer instructor Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction that: (a) utilizes information gathered and activities designed by the C Sawyer Evaluator that are specifically tailored to local needs; (b) reviews the topics covered in B Sawyer training; and (c) introduces: Principles of advanced bucking. Advanced bucking techniques. Proficient in advanced saw skills and needed for crosscut saw, axe, and chain saw use. Able to communicate knowledge effectively and demonstrate field skills clearly to A and B Sawyers. Able to understand, use, and communicate the contents of applicable federal regulations regarding the use of saws in the workplace and Forest Service saw directives to other sawyers and staff. Able to complete complex bucking tasks safely, including single and double
Chain Saw Saw Skill Level Evaluator (Print) A Sawyer Felling B Sawyer – Bucking Only B Sawyer – Felling and Bucking C Sawyer – Bucking Only C Sawyer – Felling and Bucking C Sawyer – Evaluator Certifying Official Signature: Title: Date: