Inspecting climbing gear is the best way to ensure that it still works properly and is safe to use. Making gear inspection a regular, ongoing part of your routine is important for your safety, as the consequences of gear failing due to inattention to issues can be fatal. If you are a professional, this is […]
When we talk about safety, there are never enough precautions that can be taken. We can always learn new procedures and review the way we use the knots. Here you can check some of the basic knots Arborists are expected to know. Have any to add? We would love to hear about them. Better yet, […]
There are several factors that an arborist should be aware of while climbing. You know how a small mistake or misstep can go unnoticed — and be the cause of an accident. We liked this review to help avoid these scenarios! Do inbox or email us with your best safety tips, anecdotes, and things you want to share! We are always […]
Why Are Today’s Forest Fires so Severe in the West? Thinning Forests to Reduce Fire Risk. A melting pot of circumstances has seen a rise in the number and severity of forest fires — climate change being a compounding factor. When left unmanaged, forests become overgrown, diseased, rife with insects that contribute to standing dead […]
This summer’s wildfire season was one of the worst on record for several areas in the west. The people who bravely fight these fires must operate with safety top of mind in such dangerous environments, including the arborists in charge of vegetation management. Here’s an insight into how critical they are to mitigating forest fires […]
Oregon has a lot of cleanup work to do after more than 1 million acres of land burned in last year’s wildfires.
It is remarkably fascinating to take a deeper dive into the research that has been undertaken in the utility industry to assess the risk and impact of trees with a likelihood of failure. Their work goes far beyond the visuals of pruning branches back and clearing corridors — have a look at how they are […]
Can you imagine Florida without palm trees? The future may see these iconic trees replaced by other species that are more effective at absorbing carbon, providing shade, and cooling down streets and sidewalks — all to battle climate change. Learn more about how palm trees in Florida may be turning obsolete. (CNN)When you think of […]
