The Republican contest “Chopper 2014” will be held in Saby forestry on June 14th

The contest is primarily aimed at restoration of the superiority of the Republic of Tatarstan among workers of the forest complex and augmentation of professional expertise of the field workers. Teams from the State Budgetary Establishment “Forest” will participate in the contest including choppers qualified as a tree feller or forwarder/harvester operator.

The contest will include several stages: tree felling at the logging area, replacement of the chainsaw chain, crosscutting by a combined run, precise crosscutting, cutting of branchwood and team relay. Following the results of the contest, the national team of Tatarstan will be formed in order to participate in the All-Russian contest that will take place in Kirov.