Need Tree climbing info

Humuncle · 24th February 2009, 10:31 AM

I've been doing a bit of Koala rescue work up at the Victorian fires over the past week and one of the problems we had was getting up the tree to get them down. We did have tree climbers come in a few times but it usually takes a day or two and by then the Koalas have moved and can't always be found. I've done a little bit of climbing before but would like to find out more about climbing trees. Can anyone recomend any good websites, books or people to talk to?

Is the "Tree Climbers Companion" a worth while read?

Is there a certification that can be done to keep the DSE happy?

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newguy18 · 24th February 2009, 12:14 PM

The tree climbers companion is definatly worthwhile,so is the fundamentals of general treework by Gerald beranek,which can be bought here, A Tree Story: books and videos by Gerald F Beranek .I also highly recomend having an experianced climber teach you the ropes and tricks of the trade,espically srt climbing,even if you aren't climbing to prune or remove trees,its still very dangerous so having an experianced climber on site is a good idea,until you become acustomed to climbing.

Levi Parkin · 24th February 2009, 12:45 PM

I can honesly say, if you only had enough money to buy one book on tree climbing, The Tree Climbers Companion would be the one I recommend. I've been climbing just over a year now and I still learn something every time I pick it up.
Not that reading can really make up for hands-on experience and training, but it's a good start.

TrevMcRev · 24th February 2009, 03:45 PM

G'day,

I can help you out with the Tree Climbers Companion Book, $27.95 with free postage in Aust.

It will teach you heaps, along with alot of good help from people on this site.

I can also put you in touch with some wildlife rescuers that got some climbing training and help with 2 full kits of gear from me.

They are interested in people to practice climbing with.

Trev

Humuncle · 24th February 2009, 05:14 PM

Trev,

That would be awesome.....

Humuncle · 24th February 2009, 07:04 PM

Thanks for all the info everyone...

Per

Snake Rescue

Eric Frei · 24th February 2009, 07:52 PM

Check out the video section too, some good ones in there.

Drouin Tree Service · 24th February 2009, 09:21 PM

Arbortrim - Leading Arboricultural Short Course Provider

treevet · 25th February 2009, 12:45 PM

Strength to body weight is an important component. Fitness and aerobic capacity should be a precursor.

Branching Out TreeCare · 14th June 2011, 07:43 PM

If you want to be professional and safe you must always work as a team with a buddy system approach. Two climbers is a sensible way of having continuous back up should anything untoward occur. never climb alone or unassisted by having no one nearby. Two climbers is essential for building each others confidence, looking out for each other having a second set of eyes , ears, gear and having the all important, rescue back up, climber.

24th February 2009, 10:31 AM	#1
Humuncle I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melton Posts: 3	Need Tree climbing info I've been doing a bit of Koala rescue work up at the Victorian fires over the past week and one of the problems we had was getting up the tree to get them down. We did have tree climbers come in a few times but it usually takes a day or two and by then the Koalas have moved and can't always be found. I've done a little bit of climbing before but would like to find out more about climbing trees. Can anyone recomend any good websites, books or people to talk to? Is the "Tree Climbers Companion" a worth while read? Is there a certification that can be done to keep the DSE happy? Per Snake Rescue

24th February 2009, 12:14 PM	#2
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Need Tree climbing info The tree climbers companion is definatly worthwhile,so is the fundamentals of general treework by Gerald beranek,which can be bought here, A Tree Story: books and videos by Gerald F Beranek .I also highly recomend having an experianced climber teach you the ropes and tricks of the trade,espically srt climbing,even if you aren't climbing to prune or remove trees,its still very dangerous so having an experianced climber on site is a good idea,until you become acustomed to climbing. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

24th February 2009, 12:45 PM	#3
Levi Parkin Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: Need Tree climbing info I can honesly say, if you only had enough money to buy one book on tree climbing, The Tree Climbers Companion would be the one I recommend. I've been climbing just over a year now and I still learn something every time I pick it up. Not that reading can really make up for hands-on experience and training, but it's a good start.

24th February 2009, 03:45 PM	#4
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Need Tree climbing info G'day, I can help you out with the Tree Climbers Companion Book, $27.95 with free postage in Aust. It will teach you heaps, along with alot of good help from people on this site. I can also put you in touch with some wildlife rescuers that got some climbing training and help with 2 full kits of gear from me. They are interested in people to practice climbing with. Trev

24th February 2009, 05:14 PM	#5
Humuncle I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melton Posts: 3	Re: Need Tree climbing info Trev, That would be awesome.....

24th February 2009, 07:04 PM	#6
Humuncle I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melton Posts: 3	Re: Need Tree climbing info Thanks for all the info everyone... Per Snake Rescue

24th February 2009, 07:52 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: Need Tree climbing info Check out the video section too, some good ones in there. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th February 2009, 09:21 PM	#8
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Need Tree climbing info Arbortrim - Leading Arboricultural Short Course Provider __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

25th February 2009, 12:45 PM	#9
treevet Monument Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,119	Re: Need Tree climbing info Strength to body weight is an important component. Fitness and aerobic capacity should be a precursor.

14th June 2011, 07:43 PM	#10
Branching Out TreeCare Sappling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 37	Re: Need Tree climbing info If you want to be professional and safe you must always work as a team with a buddy system approach. Two climbers is a sensible way of having continuous back up should anything untoward occur. never climb alone or unassisted by having no one nearby. Two climbers is essential for building each others confidence, looking out for each other having a second set of eyes , ears, gear and having the all important, rescue back up, climber.

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