Volunteer sawyers clearing trails and campgrounds across Central Oregon's sunny high desert forests — one log at a time.
Sunnyside Sawyers is a volunteer sawyer organization rooted in the sun-drenched high desert forests east of the Cascades.
We train sawyers, coordinate with land managers, and clear the trails and campgrounds that make Central Oregon's backcountry accessible — from routine winter blowdown to hazard trees in high-use areas.
We work alongside trail organizations and agencies across the region to put the right people in the right places. Whether you've never touched a saw or you're a certified Level C veteran, Sunnyside Sawyers has a place for you.
Your support keeps Sunnyside Sawyers training sawyers, coordinating projects, and clearing the trails you love.
Sunnyside Sawyers trains volunteer sawyers across three certification levels. No experience required to start — we'll take you from your first day with a saw all the way to advanced field work.
Foundational sawyer certification. Introduction to saw safety, basic techniques, and working as part of a trail crew. No prior experience required.
Builds on Level A with more complex scenarios, hazard assessment, and increased independence in the field. For sawyers with field experience.
Advanced certification for experienced sawyers. Covers challenging terrain, crew leadership, and coordination with land management agencies.
Coordinating with land managers to put trained sawyers where they're needed most.
Heavy winter blowdown on the North Fork trail system. Targeting 18 miles of ponderosa corridor before summer season opens.
Multi-season restoration along the rim trail. Working with USFS to reopen fire-impacted sections to hiking and equestrian use.
Survey trip to document blowdown conditions and prioritize clearance ahead of a full summer deployment. Seeking experienced scouts.