Welcome .....

wit · 24th August 2007, 06:27 PM

OK i try again

Thanks Ekka

TreeCo · 25th August 2007, 12:52 AM

A big welcome to all of the new members.

(and any old ones I missed!)

Jeff Darby · 25th August 2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome, Welcome, To all the newbies, I wish you all well and hope you have a long prosperous association with Tree World, We love pictures of you in action!!.

All The Best
JayD

Eric Frei · 25th August 2007, 10:36 PM

G'day

Of course we'll succeed, you're here!

Drouin Tree Service · 25th August 2007, 10:38 PM

Howdy foxbat

samuel beazley · 26th August 2007, 01:46 PM

hi every one i am sam and i just want to say hello to all of you guys

Sean Freeman · 26th August 2007, 01:55 PM

Hello Sam and welcome

Jeff Darby · 26th August 2007, 03:06 PM

Hi,
Foxbat,Sam,
Welcome and Enjoy Tree World.

JayD

Steve Tipton · 26th August 2007, 09:40 PM

G'day all,
Steve

trailwatcher · 27th August 2007, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the invite to join in your web-site. I have established a log-in some time ago but haven't been back since June -- Thats my bad! Anyway I am taken back by the high level of information that is on this site. I have several of Shigo's books and struggle to make sense of them. I am getting better and this site helps. My love for trees goes back to my childhood; I would hit the woods in the morning and only return at night, playing my heart out ---climbing trees and building forts. I started to climb trees 14 years ago as a recreational tree climber. My buddy (Abe Winters) and I now teach and conduct recreational treeclimbing South of Atlanta Georgia in the U.S.A. We have had a wonderful run now for over 12 years,climbing with over 12,000 people. Our web-site is "treeclimbingusa.com" Please free feel to visit our site and leave us a message and if your ever in this part of the world please contact us. Thanks again for such a wonderful site. The Title?: It started to rain in Georgia several days ago after more than four months of dry, hot, humid weather. Several days around 100 degrees --- for us with the humidity its murder. Trailwatcher

TTHip · 2nd September 2007, 02:02 AM

thanks for the invite to this site.....always nice to converse with arborists from around the world: we al seem to speak the same language...

i am certified with ISA, have a BA in horticulture, 20+ yrs climbing, instructor at a community college and i own my own tree business. i am married for 10+yrs and have a 7 yr old son.

i look forward to learning and meeting some new people.....

Eric Frei · 2nd September 2007, 09:10 AM

Welcome all

We have some great people on this site, all with the common goal of caring for trees and working on them.

I enjoy seeing trees and tree work from other countries, so dont be shy showing what you get up to.

For those who are qualified we have a hidden area where more sensative issues and chat amongst fellow arborists can occur without the general public or bots viewing it, sort of our recluse. There are some requirements, get your post count up so we get to know you and what you are all about. Perhaps showcase some of your jobs etc.

Enjoy, and I look forward to reading you.

mac052 · 7th September 2007, 06:43 AM

G'Day all,

I'm an independant, part time tree guy.
Have been climbing for 24 yrs,
Love the work,almost wanted to quit my other job.
Can't be doing that though.
I take vacation so I can cut/trim tree's.
The wife thinks I'm sick.
Really enjoy the site.
Thanks,
Mike.

Eric Frei · 7th September 2007, 07:54 AM

LOL

Yeah, that's tree guys, even on their time off they have to do trees.

Welcome.

Where abouts in Canada do you work? Snow in winter?

mac052 · 7th September 2007, 08:17 AM

Halifax ,Nova Scotia, and yes theres snow in winter.

Victor Lindsay · 7th September 2007, 12:11 PM

Welcome all!

I'm new here also. It's a great site, and growing in newbees.
Make that, newbies.

Eric Frei · 7th September 2007, 03:48 PM

Oh, you're not that new but we'll give you the official welcome.

Do enjoy your stay, feel free to download all the info you want, those PDF's are handy to keep on your own PC.

I actually got out to do some work today after a few days of rain ... starting to warm up now here.

annie1914 · 15th September 2007, 06:16 AM

I am looking forward to info & discussions with all!
I live in USA - Southern Indiana & have had some tree problems -
I will write & discuss them later -
Best Wishes to you all!!
Mart

treefeller · 15th September 2007, 06:25 AM

Welcome, theirs plenty of advice on here for you if you need it...

walterbrunswick · 18th September 2007, 08:48 AM

Hello everyone, I'm new, I live in Toronto, and I'm rather young (only 20)... just an inspiring newcomer who's taken an interest in arboriculture.

Cheers.

Eric Frei · 18th September 2007, 09:35 PM

Welcome Walter,

Are you considering a job with trees or maybe caring for your own ... perhaps rec climbing a few?

walterbrunswick · 19th September 2007, 03:17 AM

Thanks for the welcome, Ekka. I'd like to say that you have a wonderful site here.

For now, I'll stick to caring for my own trees; there's plenty of work to go around here. I looked at a course in Urban Arboriculture at Humber College and for some reason they require you to be strong in math, which I'm not, so I don't know if I would get in. Got a few other things I need to do anyway, so at most for now it's just an interest/hobby.

Cheers, wishing you all the best.

Eric Frei · 19th September 2007, 08:44 AM

I could only see them wanting some math for the rope force calculations, no big deal really, if you know how much change to get from your grocery bill then you'll be OK.

Dont forget the ISA have cert arb over there, you buy a study guide, then sit a test.

Maybe take some pics out your way, see what it's like.

I got a dead gum tree to climb/cut today, errr, hate dead trees!

annie1914 · 22nd September 2007, 02:06 AM

Thanks Ekka -
I am happy to be welcomed to the forum -
annie1914 - mg hailey

Jeff Darby · 22nd September 2007, 09:54 AM

Hi Walter, Annie,
Welcome to Tree World, I hope you enjoy your stay.
All The Best
JayD

PS,
We love photo's of you in action;

Bakary Jatta · 27th September 2007, 09:08 AM

Thanks for the welcome. At the age of 76 I am still trying to catch up to what is new and useful in fixing up this planet. The desert is approaching fast and I have been planting an oasis before it reaches here. Looking forward to seeing your collective experiences.

Bakary Jatta,

Bwiam village, The Gambia

Eric Frei · 27th September 2007, 09:19 AM

A warm welcome for you traveller.

I'd really like to see pics if you can of your area, not many on here from Africa!

The desert is approaching and encroaching in Australia to, and the removal of native bush continues.

Seems people think that wildlife only exists in parks and zoos and not the "real world" anymore. They step out of their airconditioned home into their airconditioned car, drive to the airconditioned office, 90% do not work physically and get paid a fortune for lip or keyboard service and then go home in a reverse procedure wondering what is wrong with all the "greenies" saying the planet is in bad shape.

About the only perspective they have is what they watch on TV.

Keep planting, drought tolerant natives are the go here.

dguntertrees · 27th September 2007, 10:17 AM

Welcome Bakary,

I couldn't agree with Ekka more (althogh there are a lot of people who work in offices (myself included) who are doing stuff to help with the ongoing problem of vegetation clearance. The problem here is compounded by developers having so much cash that they are pretty much immune to fines. They just clear the land, pay the fines, build the new luxury development, make a fortune and move on. They may landscape the development, but pay very little (or no) heed to the mature trees (and therefore habitat and amenity) that continue to be lost.

Anyway, great to hear from someone in The Gambia. All I know about it is that a lot of rich Brits go there for their holidays every year. Maybe they are a source of finance (approached in the right way)?

Good luck and keep planting.

Sean Freeman · 27th September 2007, 01:28 PM

Welcome Bakary, I spent two very pleasant weeks in the Gambia and Senegal in 84', don't really remember much detail except the great generosity and kindness of all the people (no exceptions) that I met there. Spent most of my time on the North shore and in Senegal, but vaguely remember something about a big kettle or pot in Bwaim, (maybe you can tell us more?) can't honestly say I remember going there or seeing it but I may have. (Too many refreshments in that time

)

Although even then 80's the desert was an increasing problem I do remember some quite impressive mangroves and very hungry horse flies!!!

Have you been planting fruit trees or native plants?

marley1 · 29th September 2007, 07:58 AM

Welcome yall from the great state of Texas. Great to see a forum with usefull information and insight into our industry. God Bless and take care.

25th August 2007, 10:20 AM	#243
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Welcome, Welcome, To all the newbies, I wish you all well and hope you have a long prosperous association with Tree World, We love pictures of you in action!!. All The Best JayD __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

25th August 2007, 10:36 PM	#244
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	G'day Of course we'll succeed, you're here! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

25th August 2007, 10:38 PM	#245
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Howdy foxbat __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

26th August 2007, 03:06 PM	#248
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Hi, Foxbat,Sam, Welcome and Enjoy Tree World. JayD __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

27th August 2007, 09:17 AM	#250
trailwatcher I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peachtre City ,Georgia U.S.A. Posts: 2	" Its finally raining in Georgia" Thanks for the invite to join in your web-site. I have established a log-in some time ago but haven't been back since June -- Thats my bad! Anyway I am taken back by the high level of information that is on this site. I have several of Shigo's books and struggle to make sense of them. I am getting better and this site helps. My love for trees goes back to my childhood; I would hit the woods in the morning and only return at night, playing my heart out ---climbing trees and building forts. I started to climb trees 14 years ago as a recreational tree climber. My buddy (Abe Winters) and I now teach and conduct recreational treeclimbing South of Atlanta Georgia in the U.S.A. We have had a wonderful run now for over 12 years,climbing with over 12,000 people. Our web-site is "treeclimbingusa.com" Please free feel to visit our site and leave us a message and if your ever in this part of the world please contact us. Thanks again for such a wonderful site. The Title?: It started to rain in Georgia several days ago after more than four months of dry, hot, humid weather. Several days around 100 degrees --- for us with the humidity its murder. Trailwatcher

24th August 2007, 06:27 PM	#241
wit Sappling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 12	OK i try again Thanks Ekka

25th August 2007, 12:52 AM	#242
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	A big welcome to all of the new members. (and any old ones I missed!)

26th August 2007, 01:46 PM	#246
samuel beazley Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bulli Posts: 11	hi every one i am sam and i just want to say hello to all of you guys

26th August 2007, 01:55 PM	#247
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Hello Sam and welcome

26th August 2007, 09:40 PM	#249
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	G'day all, Steve

2nd September 2007, 02:02 AM	#251
TTHip Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 7	Re: Welcome ..... thanks for the invite to this site.....always nice to converse with arborists from around the world: we al seem to speak the same language... i am certified with ISA, have a BA in horticulture, 20+ yrs climbing, instructor at a community college and i own my own tree business. i am married for 10+yrs and have a 7 yr old son. i look forward to learning and meeting some new people..... __________________ - in between evolution -

2nd September 2007, 09:10 AM	#252
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome all We have some great people on this site, all with the common goal of caring for trees and working on them. I enjoy seeing trees and tree work from other countries, so dont be shy showing what you get up to. For those who are qualified we have a hidden area where more sensative issues and chat amongst fellow arborists can occur without the general public or bots viewing it, sort of our recluse. There are some requirements, get your post count up so we get to know you and what you are all about. Perhaps showcase some of your jobs etc. Enjoy, and I look forward to reading you. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

7th September 2007, 06:43 AM	#253
mac052 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 4	Re: Welcome ..... G'Day all, I'm an independant, part time tree guy. Have been climbing for 24 yrs, Love the work,almost wanted to quit my other job. Can't be doing that though. I take vacation so I can cut/trim tree's. The wife thinks I'm sick. Really enjoy the site. Thanks, Mike.

7th September 2007, 07:54 AM	#254
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... LOL Yeah, that's tree guys, even on their time off they have to do trees. Welcome. Where abouts in Canada do you work? Snow in winter? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

7th September 2007, 08:17 AM	#255
mac052 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 4	Re: Welcome ..... Halifax ,Nova Scotia, and yes theres snow in winter.

7th September 2007, 12:11 PM	#256
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 421	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome all! I'm new here also. It's a great site, and growing in newbees. Make that, newbies.

7th September 2007, 03:48 PM	#257
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... Oh, you're not that new but we'll give you the official welcome. Do enjoy your stay, feel free to download all the info you want, those PDF's are handy to keep on your own PC. I actually got out to do some work today after a few days of rain ... starting to warm up now here. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th September 2007, 06:16 AM	#258
annie1914 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 4	Re: Welcome .....Ekka & all! I am looking forward to info & discussions with all! I live in USA - Southern Indiana & have had some tree problems - I will write & discuss them later - Best Wishes to you all!! Mart

15th September 2007, 06:25 AM	#259
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome, theirs plenty of advice on here for you if you need it...

18th September 2007, 08:48 AM	#260
walterbrunswick Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6	Re: Welcome ..... Hello everyone, I'm new, I live in Toronto, and I'm rather young (only 20)... just an inspiring newcomer who's taken an interest in arboriculture. Cheers.

18th September 2007, 09:35 PM	#261
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome Walter, Are you considering a job with trees or maybe caring for your own ... perhaps rec climbing a few? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th September 2007, 03:17 AM	#262
walterbrunswick Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6	Re: Welcome ..... Thanks for the welcome, Ekka. I'd like to say that you have a wonderful site here. For now, I'll stick to caring for my own trees; there's plenty of work to go around here. I looked at a course in Urban Arboriculture at Humber College and for some reason they require you to be strong in math, which I'm not, so I don't know if I would get in. Got a few other things I need to do anyway, so at most for now it's just an interest/hobby. Cheers, wishing you all the best.

19th September 2007, 08:44 AM	#263
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... I could only see them wanting some math for the rope force calculations, no big deal really, if you know how much change to get from your grocery bill then you'll be OK. Dont forget the ISA have cert arb over there, you buy a study guide, then sit a test. Maybe take some pics out your way, see what it's like. I got a dead gum tree to climb/cut today, errr, hate dead trees! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd September 2007, 02:06 AM	#264
annie1914 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 4	Re: Welcome ..... Thanks Ekka - I am happy to be welcomed to the forum - annie1914 - mg hailey

22nd September 2007, 09:54 AM	#265
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Welcome ..... Hi Walter, Annie, Welcome to Tree World, I hope you enjoy your stay. All The Best JayD PS, We love photo's of you in action; __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

27th September 2007, 09:08 AM	#266
Bakary Jatta Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Gambia Posts: 5	Re: Welcome ..... Thanks for the welcome. At the age of 76 I am still trying to catch up to what is new and useful in fixing up this planet. The desert is approaching fast and I have been planting an oasis before it reaches here. Looking forward to seeing your collective experiences. Bakary Jatta, Bwiam village, The Gambia

27th September 2007, 09:19 AM	#267
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Welcome ..... A warm welcome for you traveller. I'd really like to see pics if you can of your area, not many on here from Africa! The desert is approaching and encroaching in Australia to, and the removal of native bush continues. Seems people think that wildlife only exists in parks and zoos and not the "real world" anymore. They step out of their airconditioned home into their airconditioned car, drive to the airconditioned office, 90% do not work physically and get paid a fortune for lip or keyboard service and then go home in a reverse procedure wondering what is wrong with all the "greenies" saying the planet is in bad shape. About the only perspective they have is what they watch on TV. Keep planting, drought tolerant natives are the go here. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

27th September 2007, 10:17 AM	#268
dguntertrees Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mudgeeraba, SE Queensland Posts: 80	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome Bakary, I couldn't agree with Ekka more (althogh there are a lot of people who work in offices (myself included) who are doing stuff to help with the ongoing problem of vegetation clearance. The problem here is compounded by developers having so much cash that they are pretty much immune to fines. They just clear the land, pay the fines, build the new luxury development, make a fortune and move on. They may landscape the development, but pay very little (or no) heed to the mature trees (and therefore habitat and amenity) that continue to be lost. Anyway, great to hear from someone in The Gambia. All I know about it is that a lot of rich Brits go there for their holidays every year. Maybe they are a source of finance (approached in the right way)? Good luck and keep planting.

27th September 2007, 01:28 PM	#269
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome Bakary, I spent two very pleasant weeks in the Gambia and Senegal in 84', don't really remember much detail except the great generosity and kindness of all the people (no exceptions) that I met there. Spent most of my time on the North shore and in Senegal, but vaguely remember something about a big kettle or pot in Bwaim, (maybe you can tell us more?) can't honestly say I remember going there or seeing it but I may have. (Too many refreshments in that time ) Although even then 80's the desert was an increasing problem I do remember some quite impressive mangroves and very hungry horse flies!!! Have you been planting fruit trees or native plants?

29th September 2007, 07:58 AM	#270
marley1 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Re: Welcome ..... Welcome yall from the great state of Texas. Great to see a forum with usefull information and insight into our industry. God Bless and take care.

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