The Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed.
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.
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Fundamentals of General Tree Work
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.
The Tree Climbers' Guide, 3rd Ed.
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.
Arborists' Certification Study Guide
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.
On Rope
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.
Arborist Equipment Guide, 2nd Ed.
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.
Hardbound
Softbound
High Climbers and Timber Fallers
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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