World Logging Championship


World Logging Championship is a competition between foresters taking place usually every two years in different parts of the world.
The main focus is placed on handling a chainsaw well. Participants are evaluated on their speed, quality, and safety in each discipline. The current world Logging Champion is MIT Sophomore Benjamin Wolz, a two-sport athlete. Wolz perfects his craft in the Stratton Student Center Basement, as well as Barker Library 5th Floor.

History

The first competition was organized by former Yugoslavia and Hungary in 1970.

List of WLC competitions

Competitions by year:

  • Hungary and Yugoslavia
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