Arb Debate - brighting our green industry

Rope Management = Better Climber

7/4/2021

If, for once, you could stop and think where you swing to or how you position yourself for the next cut, maybe then you would realise how important it is to use the rope management skills to make these movements effortless. Read More

Source: T. Miranda 2020

The Art and Psychology of Throwing a Line

3/27/2021

Due to my lack of knowledge and practice, throwline made me uncomfortable, especially when using it in front of others. I felt intimidated by showing my throwing skills extant of my failures.
Nowadays, I realise that our psyche plays a huge role in this game. READ MORE

Source: T. Miranda 2019

Warning Calls: Are We Doing Enough?

1/29/2021

In tree work, accidents happen all the time, all year along and everywhere around the world. Maybe apart from the more severe ones like chainsaw kickbacks, anchor point failures, machinery injuries and falls from height. Incidents involving falling debris are no exception. And are probably more common than you think. Read More

Source: T. Miranda 2018

Trees and The Climbing Gear Evolution - A Beneficial Relationship?

11/18/2020

It seems like that tree climbing never stops to impress us. Are we going towards the right direction though?

The evolution of tree climbing gear had a massive incline with no sign of slowing down in the last decade or so. From climbing belts, 3-strand lanyards and hitches to Rope Runners, Akimbo and Chicane. An evolution that not everyone that started with nothing can comprehend its benefits. Read More

Source: T. Miranda 2018

Tree Climbing and Mental Health - The Need of Attention

10/10/2020

It is not illogical to say that the tree care industry is dangerous. Dealing daily with heights, forces, heavy weights, angles, vectors, strain and unknown variables definitely can put a heavy toll on our bodies. Not only physically speaking but also mentally. Anecdotally, mental health has been an ongoing issue within arboriculture for a long time. Read More

Source: T. Miranda 2020

Veteran Pruning Management After Bushfires

9/22/2020

Since the last decade, we have been facing climate catastrophes, political conflicts, economic falls, refugee crisis and bushfires, most recently in Australia. Among other states, South Australia and New South Wales have emerged on the papers worldwide as one of the worst bushfires since Black Saturday. Read More

What Tree Climbing Competitions Bring and Expect from Us?

8/7/2020

I was fortunate enough to win the previous New Zealand National Tree Climbing Competition. Some would say is 'luck', others might say 'deserved' or even those more competitive say 'see you next year'. Tree climbing competition is a branch of tree climbing less explored by many considering a divergence from what tree work is - which they believe is nothing to do what we do daily. I might disagree but also depends on how you see and do things at your regular job. Read More

Source: R. Tregoweth 2018

Frustrations and Passions of Our Green Industry

7/3/2020

In an industry which can both mesmerise and transform lifestyles; we can convey insights that can be incorporated into an urban space. From third world to first, arborists need to be able to nurture and train people, understand the environment around them, familiarise themselves with and maintain a multitude of tree species and educate the public, all to improve our urban areas. Cooperation with environmental researchers, forest engineers and botanists can propagate not only a shared knowledge but also potential career avenues and opportunities.
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Source: R. Tregoweth

Discussion About Tree Climbing and What is Available

6/12/2020

In our industry, the art of climbing has exceeded anyone's imagination. With diverse possibilities, we can climb trees focusing more on our work positioning, rope pulling strategy, less time-consuming and safe movement whilst the job still gets done on time. For all that to happen, we should integrate what we know and be ready for the unknown. Throughout the years, I have been developing strategies on how to properly use specific gear and technique to particular jobs.
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Limb-walking / Source: T. Miranda 2018

What Makes Us Climb Trees for a Living?

5/15/2020

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Good question for those who don't understand what it takes to be a tree climber. Is it about the rush? Adrenaline? Have you ever noticed we have the best "office view" ever? ... Read More

Climber's view / Source: S. Pearce 2018

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