If you are looking for a book on the subject of tree climbing equipment, tree pruning, or trees in general, you should find one here. We have compiled a good selection of the best books on arborist work and tree climbing to help beginners and experienced climbers alike. The Tree Climbers companion is one of our bestsellers. It is a handy field guide that introduces arborist equipment, tree climbing techniques using ropes, ascenders, or spurs, and the basic how-to's of climbing a tree. The Fundamentals of General Tree Work is another best seller with lots of detail on felling large trees, spur climbing, and the practical side of lowering and removing heavy wood. We also carry ISA study guides for the Arborist Certification Exam, and the Tree Climber’s Guide.
This best selling pocket field guide covers tree climbing techniques, equipment selection & use, and provides instruction on basic methods of entering the tree, working safely, and getting back down. A great guide for beginners who want to get started with the safest and most modern equipment and techniques or old-timers who are looking to learn some new tricks. This guide is one of the best sources for learning about the equipment featured in our catalog and web site. Great for use as a training manual for new recruits. Spanish language version available. 103 pages, softbound, excellent illustrations.
Beranek's immense 460 page classic deals with all aspects of serious tree work, plus provides a glossary of tree-terms and advice on choosing gear. Written during the big timber days in California, this book still has great info on cutting, felling, & dealing with large tree removals. Makes a great set with the Tree Climber’s Companion for a full spectrum view of all kinds of climbing and tree work. Bestseller!
460 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations & photos.
To Fell a Tree was written for the professional tree cutter as well as the weekend woodcutter. If you intend to fell a tree and cut it up for firewood, pulpwood, lumber, or food for the wood chipper, this is the book for you. It's loaded with practical and interesting information which is essential to the safety and success of any tree felling and woodcutting operation, whether it's in the forest or the backyard.
To Fell a Tree is a compact (6 X 9) soft cover book of 160 pages, with over 200 illustrations.
Newly revised and now in color! Written specifically for tree climbers, this publication can be used as a basic text for the tree climber as well as a study guide for the ISA Certified Tree Worker Program. This guide contains more than 200 color illustrations. Each chapter includes a list of important terms and concludes with a workbook section. Chapters include: Tree Health and Sciences, Safety , Ropes and Knots, Climbing,Pruning, Rigging,Removal, and Cabling. Appendices with answers to the workbook questions, a glossary, and additional references also are included.
172 pages, spiral bound, color illustrations.
Prepares the reader for the Arborist Certification Exam. An invaluable addition to any reference library, with nearly 240 illustrations and photos. Each chapter contains: objectives for study, list of key terms, narrative with illustrations and photos, workbook section, suggested other sources of information, challenge questions, sample exam questions, a glossary of arboricultural terms. Chapter topics: Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Tree/Soil Relations, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Tree Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Protection Systems, and many more. 222 pages, soft cover.
This set of CDs contains a reading of the entire Arborist Certification study guide, and is meant as a companion to the printed book. Study in the car or on the go with this 11 CD set which includes the workbook questions, verbal descriptions of some of the photos, and a complete reading. Not recommended as a substitution for the printed guide.
The guide to vertical rope work. Easy to read precise descriptions on use of ascenders, descenders, shunts, knots, and harnesses for arborists, cavers, search and rescue, fire fighters, mountaineers, window cleaners, rock climbers, military personnel -
- anyone and everyone who needs to know all about rope and it's uses.
380 pages, hardcover, b&w illustrations.
60 page pamphlet on recreational tree climbing by author Dick Flowers. Covers the equipment, knots, and climbing techniques needed to climb trees for fun. Designed to give people who are thinking of starting to climb recreationally the info they need to have a safe, fun adventure in the tree tops.
60 pages, pamphlet, b&w illustrations.
A complete, up-to-date book on arborist equipment. David F. Blair's extensive book provides technically correct and practical information on the tools and equipment on which arborists depend for safety and quality work. As important for arborists as a chainsaw! 293 pages, hardbound or softbound.
Jerry Beranek's book preserves the history of the hardworking folks who made the West what it is today, and chronicles
the change from old growth logging to second growth management. Lots of these jobs are incredible and have to be seen to be
believed. This book is packed with stories, photos, and history from the last 30 years. A great read, with many-full page (9x12”)
photos.
303 pages, hardcover,color photos.
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