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City of Red Deer arborists demonstrate the safe felling of a dead, snagged tree.
Jill demonstrates the safe felling technique of a dead and snagged tree, with the assistance of her co-workers using mechanical advantage and a pulling line.Shane Blacktop shares a story about safety and taking your time.
An Arboriculture Canada alumni shares a story that illustrates the importance of taking your time and safety. Thanks for sharing Shane - the more that arborists share their experiences, the more likely it may save someone elses life as well!The Culture of Arboriculture
Have you been hurt or experienced a near miss because you knowingly took a chance? Can you think of a time when in an attempt to complete a job before dark or to salvage a bad bid, an accident occurred?...Controlled Hinge Release – releasing lodged or hung up trees.
In my last article I shared a technique for safely releasing lodged or hung up trees. I am going to expand on this concept in this article. One disadvantage of the mis-match cut is that in some cases, the vertical...Chainsaw Intensive Train the Trainer
Chainsaw Intensive Train the Trainer on YouTube Catch a snapshop of the Chainsaw Intensive Train the Trainer event - Jan. 30 - Feb. 4, 2011!CUT STRAIGHT!
Arboriculture Canada chainsaw instructors and associates gathered together for Chainsaw Instructor Intensive Training Camp 2011, in the Peterborough, ON region at Elmhirst’s Resorts from Jan. 30 – Feb. 4th. The purpose: to review, develop and collaborate together on improving our...Friction Management for Climbing Operations
Published in Tree Service Magazine - Author: Michael Tain Friction is a property that plays a major role in almost every aspect of tree care professionals’ daily routines and work activities; and like many other ever present forces or properties...Vegetation Management – Using the Mis-Match Cut to Free Hung or Snagged Trees on Power lines.
During and following severe storm events there is often a need to cut trees, remove large limbs and other debris off the power lines in order to begin the power restoration process. This work is often performed during the storm...Arboriculture Canada – THE FUTURE!
Arboriculture Canada Message to our Customers . . . When we started this training company in 1999, one of our foremost goals was to increase safety for those who work with trees and help to reduce accidents and the loss...