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North Georgia Regional Crosscut Course – October 27-29, 2026

North Georgia Regional Crosscut Course – October 27-29, 2026

The USDA USFS, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), and the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) are hosting a crosscut A/B certification and recertification course October 27-29, 2026

Why? To build capacity for wilderness stewardship for agency staff, partners, and volunteers.

What? Crosscut A/B, Crosscut Bucking

There are 25 available spaces.

Where?

Location: Chattooga River Ranger Station – Classroom session: Tuesday, October 27

Field Sessions: Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29

Location: Lake Russell Recreation Area. Camping will be available at Lake Russell Recreation Area.

When? Crosscut A/B–October 27-29, 2026

How to attend? Register Below.

2026 North Georgia Regional Crosscut Course

USFS Developing Think Sawyers Crosscut A/B Bucking Certification/Recertification Course
Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Attending as a Student or Instructor(Required)
Are you a volunteer, partner employee or agency employee?(Required)

USFS, ATC, Club, Organization.
What is your current crosscut certification?(Required)

Certification level you desire to achieve.

Optional Demographic Information

We would like to understand the demographics of people interested in and applying for WSI. Answers to the questions below will not be used to determine acceptance into WSI. We will ask questions about age, race and ethnicity, gender identity, and veteran status. It is optional to answer these questions.
What is your age?
What is your race and ethnicity?
Multiple options may be selected
Are you a veteran?

Updated August 6, 2026