The following list itemizes required equipment for apprentices participating in the Biological Woodsmen program sponsored by the Healing Harvest Forest Foundation.

• Sawing Aspect
  • chain saw
  • 2nd chain saw
  • loggers tape (Sandvic recommended)
  • files
  • scrench [screwdriver/ wrench]
  • felling ax
  • extra chain
  • felling belt
  • plastic wedges
• Personal Protective Gear
  • steel­toed boots
  • hard hat
  • hearing protection
  • eye protection
  • chaps
  • gloves
• Skidding Aspect
  • horses, oxen, or mules
  • harness
  • collars
  • log arch
  • 5/16" x 20' chain (choker hook on both ends)
  • 5/16" x 12' chain (slot hook on one end, choker hook on other end)
  • 48" doubletree
  • 48" neck yoke
  • cant hook
  • peavey (optional)

Jason Rutledge of Virginia is president of the Healing Harvest Forest Foundation. This check list appeared in The Evener 2004 edition of Rural Heritage.