Tree Climbing Guide: Professional Techniques & Safety

Professional arborist performing tree climbing at 80 feet in a White Oak.

if you think tree climbing is just about throwing a rope over a branch and hauling yourself up like a kid in a backyard, you’re in for a very expensive—and potentially deadly—awakening. I’ve spent over a decade and a half in the canopy. I’ve seen the industry evolve from basic hemp ropes to high-tech mechanical … Read more

Rigging & Rope Work for Arborists: Technical Rigging & OSHA Safety

Professional arborist performing precision rigging and rope work while dismantling a large White Oak tree over a residential sunroom.

I’ve spent the last 15 years hanging from a saddle, and if there is one thing the canopy teaches you, it’s that gravity doesn’t negotiate. When you’re dismantling a 90-foot White Oak over a client’s sunroom, you aren’t just a tree cutter—you’re a physicist with a chainsaw. Rigging & Rope Work isn’t just about tying … Read more