Volume
61
Issue
4
DOI
10.34068/joe.61.04.03
Abstract
Female forest landowners (FFLO) are increasing in numbers but have been marginalized in technical training programs in the past. We conducted chainsaw safety training programs geared towards FFLO and compared program evaluation results with results from male-dominated chainsaw training workshops. FFLO are limited in their technical knowledge at the beginning of a workshop, are more likely to own different types of chainsaws than male participants, and generally liked having a women-only workshop. The takeaway is that FFLO strive in a women-only environment and that more women-focused extension training programs are needed to provide with a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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Recommended Citation
Hiesl, P., Steele, J., & Guynn, S. T. (2024). The Need for a Chainsaw Safety Training Program for Female Forest Landowners. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.04.03
