Lumberjack Lingo
What does “timber!” mean?
Warning that a tree is falling
What tool is used to chop wood?
An axe
What type of tree has needles and cones?
Connifer
What must you wear to protect your head while logging?
Hard Hat
What tall-tale lumberjack had a blue ox named Babe?
Paul Bunyan
What is a “faller”?
Someone who cuts down trees
What saw has a long blade used by two people?
A crosscut saw
Name a tree known for its white bark.
Birch
What do you shout to warm others that a tree is falling?
Timber!
What country did many early North American lumberjacks come from?
Canada
What’s the term for a log jam in a river?
a log jam or “snarl”
What do loggers wear to protect their legs?
Which tree is famous for its sweet syrup?
Maple
What piece of gear protects your eyes while cutting wood?
Safety goggles
What U.S. state is known for its logging heritage and Paul Bunyan statues?
Minnesota, even though you might have seen the Paul Bunyan restaurants here in Wisconsin as well!
What does “bucking” mean in logging?
cutting a felled tree into smaller logs
What machine replaced hand sawing?
Chainsaw
What do we call the circular lines inside a tree that show its age?
Growth rings
Name one reason it's dangerous to log alone.
No help in emergencies, easier to be hurt.
In the 1800s, what type of housing did lumberjacks live in during the logging season?
Logging camps
What’s a “widowmaker”
a dangerous limb hanging from a tree
What’s the name of the tool used to roll logs in water?
a peavey or cant hook
Which Wisconsin tree has leaves that turn bright red in fall?
What must you inspect before using a chainsaw?
Chain tension, fuel, safety features.
What was the name for winter log hauls pulled by horse-drawn sleds?
Log drives or sled hauls