protectors, Kevlar chaps, and long sleeved shirts. Crosscut saws are used within Designated Wildernesses where chainsaws are banned due to the prohibited use of motorized or mechanized tools and equipment, requiring that crosscut training also include the proper use of non-petroleum based lubricants as well as training in techniques which leave a minimal impact both ecologically as well as visually after trails are cleared of downed trees. Safe and effective crosscut and chainsaw use on Federally-administered public lands within the United States has been codified since July 19, 2016 in the publication of the Final Directive for National Saw Program issued by the United States Forest Service, USDA which specifies the training, testing, and certification process for employees as well as for unpaid volunteers who operate chainsaws within public lands. The new directive specifies Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2358 (PDF) which covers classification of sawyers, their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and numerous other aspects of required safety training and behavior when operating chainsaws or crosscut saws on Federally-administered public lands. See also Bucksaw Hand saw Saw pit Two-man saw Underbucking References Notes Further reading Miller, Warren. Crosscut Saw Manual. USDA Forest Service, 1978, published by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Revised edition December 2003. Michael, David E. Saws That Sing, A Guide To Using Crosscut Saws. USDA Forest Service, December 2004, published by the U.S. Government Printing Office 64 pages. External links Short video of axe being used as an underbuck. The flexibility of the axe handle makes this a preferred method of single underbucking. Field Testing of vintage saws against modern saws Saws Woodworking hand tools Logging