At the premises of Arsky Forest Establishment the training workshop for mechanics and tractor drivers engaged in skidding was held

Skidding is the most important operation in the process of logging to move timber from cutting area, from places of felling, to loading points or storage locations (stacking in stock). It is performed in difficult conditions, under absolute off-road, on any grounds and in the snow, overcoming numerous obstacles. Machinery used in the skidding has high tractive effort, cross-country capability, and minimum speed of movement.

Thanks to skidding, the concentration of wood in certain areas in forest roads is reached. This allows using the state-of-the-art technical aids.

Skidders are the most common machines engaged in skidding. They are mobile and maneuverable, can drive into the felling area and collect fallen trees (sticks) and move (skid) them to loading point.