Tree Climbing Gear Demo Videos
Tree Climbing, Rigging, & Rescue Training
- WesSpur Training Seminars - WesSpur produces training seminars on topics ranging from climbing and rigging techniques to safety and rope splicing. Visit our tree work training page to view upcoming seminars, register for a class, view instructor bios, or ask a question.
- Niceguydave - Niceguydave is WesSpur's on staff certified arborist and the head of the WesSpur training division. Dave has years of field experience and a passion for tree work which he puts to work in sourcing, testing, and developing tree gear for your business. Checkout the reviews or contact him with questions at the link.
- S.T.A.R.R.S. - Safety Training Aerial Rope Rescue Specialists (S.T.A.R.R.S.) provide professional training for all manner of tree climbing, felling, rigging and rescue work. Click the link for an overview of available training modules and contact information.
WesSpur Tree Climbing Articles
Tree Gear Manufacturer Catalogs & Profiles
Here you will find catalogs and profiles for some of the best manufacturers of tree climbing equipment.
Industry Links
Tree Climbing Web Links
- Oregon Field Guide: Treeverse A fun watch featuring some great gear and excellent climbers making a very long traverse.
- International Society of Arboriculture
International organization providing training, resources, & certification for arborists.
- ISA Chapters
A list of the state and regional chapters of the ISA. Find your local ISA chapter here.
- Tree Care Industry Association
Association of professional tree care operations with tree climbing industry information and resources.
- Tree Care Jobs.com
Online job forum to connect tree climbers with tree companies. Post your job listing, resume, or browse the tree climbing job listings.
- Animated Knots by Grog
Animated knots by Grog is an amazing site which demonstrates how to tie knots for climbing, search & rescue, fishing, scouting, boating, & rope care. You can watch the knots being tied step by step before your eyes. A great resource for tree climbers and all rope workers.
- National Arbor Day Foundation:
9 Things you Should Know About Trees
Resource for the care of trees, how to make a pruning cut, tree care information, and store for trees.
- Trees are Good Public Tree Information
Information on tree care, tree climbing, and why arborists and proper tree care techniques are needed.
- Arboricultural Association
Association of tree climbers and tree care operatives in the U. K.
- Arboriculture Article at Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. This means that the people writing the articles are those involved in the field. This brief article has links to many good sources of information.
- Urban Forestry Article at Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. Yet More Information and links pertaining to the challenges, practice, and benefits of maintaining trees within cities.
Arborist Forums
Several sites maintain forums for arborists to discuss techniques, tools, & trade stories. WesSpur is not responsible for the content of these sites, good or bad! Some of the better ones are:
Arbor Talk
This is a neat site, a web-radio talk show just for arborists! The program is hosted by arborists and features guests from the industry. Available as a live web show or downloadable podcast.