8 Hard Rules of Negative Rigging Arborist Safety That Separate Survivors from Statistics

Negative rigging arborist safety during heavy tree removal

I was on a job once—tight backyard, fences on three sides, glass sunroom ten feet from the trunk. Big maple coming down in sections. Boss says, “We’ll negative rig it. Easy money.” First block. Clean.Second block. Rope sang a little louder than I liked.Third block—boom. The whole stem shuddered like it got punched in the … Read more

Tree Removal: Real-World Truth From a Professional Arborist

Professional arborist safely performing tree removal with a chainsaw near a residential property.

I’ve been doing tree removal for over 15 years, and I’ll say this upfront—tree removal is not guesswork, and it’s definitely not a side hustle. It’s dangerous, technical, and unforgiving. Every cut matters. Every decision matters. One mistake can cost a house, a limb, or a life. This article is written from the ground, not … Read more