| Chainsaw Training with Phil Dunford | Phil's Background |
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For more information please call Phil or Karen on 01490 460 611 phil@chainsawtraining.com Denbighshire Wales United Kingdom |
Phil's Background
Phil has an Honours Degree in Geography and a Master's Degree in Environmental Forestry from Bangor University in North Wales. Since qualifying, he has worked as a self-employed professional timber feller in woodlands across North Wales.
He has gained a wealth of experience in the felling of large hardwood trees as well as softwood production felling including shortwood, pole length and skyline work. In recent years, he has become adept at clearing individual and multiple windblown trees.
He is qualified in tree surgery work, namely tree climbing, performing aerial rescue and operating the chainsaw from a rope and harness.
In 1999 and 2003, Phil was awarded the title of British Chainsaw Champion and has five times been awarded the title of Welsh Chainsaw Champion. He has twice represented the UK in the World Chainsaw Championships and was team captain in Italy in 2004.
Phil is a member of the Gwynedd Axe Racing Team, which is another type of wood sport. The Gwynedd team and other teams across the country race to chop through blocks of wood with only an axe. They are often seen at country shows throughout the summer.
For the past seven years, Phil has diversified into chainsaw carving. He appears at shows across Wales and the Midlands selling direct to the public, and also works on commission.
Most recently, he has started Chainsaw Training and is a fully qualified LANTRA freelance chainsaw instructor and training provider.
Phil appeared on The BBC's Groundforce programme in March 2000 in which he carved items for a childrens home play area in Hackney, London.
 Relaxing with Charlie Dimmock, March 2000 |
 Phil at home! |
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WE WILL ARRANGE NPTC ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE IT. PLEASE RING FOR COSTS AND DATES.
NEW COURSE - Chainsaw Carving available in May - scroll down for details COURSE AVAILABILITY Please ring Karen on 01490 460611 or 0789 149 4341 for all inquiries Bookings are currently being taken for: Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 COURSE NOW FULL Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 1 PLACE LEFT COST £385 Felling Medium Trees and Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees 4 Day CS32/34 COURSE NOW FULL Crosscutting and maintenance course 2 day LANTRA ITA course 4 PLACES LEFT £190 Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 2 PLACES LEFT £385 Felling Medium Trees and Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees 4 Day CS32/34 2 PLACES LEFT £340 Crosscutting, maintenance and felling small trees 5 Day CS30/31 3 PLACES LEFT £385 NEW COURSE Introduction to Chainsaw Carving 3 day course - first 2 days follow the Lantra 2 day ITA course (including certification). The final day is an introduction to carving. Dates - 12-14 May 2010 and 19-21 May 2010 Other dates can be arranged. Please ring for further details. Site updated 24/02/10 |
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For more information please call Phil on 01490 460 611 phil@chainsawtraining.com Denbighshire Wales United Kingdom I will travel anywhere in the UK to deliver courses for 4 candidates. For a course within 50 miles of North wales, I will travel free of charge. For distances above this, I charge 50p per mile. For a course with 4 candidates, I offer a 10% discount. Full equipment hire is available (everything from PPE to chainsaws and sharpening tools). |