good books?

treestyle · 12th September 2007, 09:29 PM

hi,

got our arb camp coming up soon. last year they had a good selection of books (no funds at the time). this year i'm keen to pick up some good books.....wondering if there are any suggestions please. Shigo's mandatory? any ones in particular.

Also looking to get the book "on rope". never had a chance to look at it, hear that it's the book to read about Single rope technique and other methods of climbing. any ideas would be great.

Thanks

Eric Frei · 12th September 2007, 09:36 PM

Here's a place you can get a swag for nicks!

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Sean Freeman · 12th September 2007, 10:19 PM

Erics right, those articles are absolutely excellent, and the on line tree dictionary on the same site is fantastic.

My advice get the basic texts Shigo, Kim Coder, Ed Gilman Matheny & Clark then as you develop personally you'll find yourself draw to particular aspects of the industry/profession, and from that position you can select the best texts for you.

Eric Frei · 12th September 2007, 10:22 PM

Ya prolly just spent $500

Sean Freeman · 12th September 2007, 10:48 PM

Boy you must have a cut price supplier send me their details

I spent over $750 when I first began reading seriously in Arb, and books have gone up in price since then.

treeseer · 13th September 2007, 09:42 PM

Gilman's pruning guide is #1

Sean Freeman · 13th September 2007, 10:39 PM

Ah another disciple..me too

Will Heath · 24th May 2010, 12:24 AM

'The Growing Tree' by Brayton F. Wilson is one of the best books I have read on trees and how/why they grow. I wrote a short review on it some time ago that can be read at artofbonsai.org • View topic - Book Review: 'The Growing Tree' by Brayton F. Wilson

dov · 24th May 2010, 12:46 AM

After you know what you're looking for, try ABEbooks for a bargain. It's the largest second hand book marketplace in the world with thousands of online sellers. Worth a try.

12th September 2007, 09:36 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: good books? Here's a place you can get a swag for nicks! New Page 1 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th September 2007, 10:19 PM	#3
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: good books? Erics right, those articles are absolutely excellent, and the on line tree dictionary on the same site is fantastic. My advice get the basic texts Shigo, Kim Coder, Ed Gilman Matheny & Clark then as you develop personally you'll find yourself draw to particular aspects of the industry/profession, and from that position you can select the best texts for you.

12th September 2007, 10:22 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: good books? Ya prolly just spent $500 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th September 2007, 10:48 PM	#5
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: good books? Boy you must have a cut price supplier send me their details I spent over $750 when I first began reading seriously in Arb, and books have gone up in price since then.

13th September 2007, 09:42 PM	#6
treeseer Former Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE USA Posts: 753	Re: good books? Gilman's pruning guide is #1

12th September 2007, 09:29 PM	#1
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 127	good books? hi, got our arb camp coming up soon. last year they had a good selection of books (no funds at the time). this year i'm keen to pick up some good books.....wondering if there are any suggestions please. Shigo's mandatory? any ones in particular. Also looking to get the book "on rope". never had a chance to look at it, hear that it's the book to read about Single rope technique and other methods of climbing. any ideas would be great. Thanks

13th September 2007, 10:39 PM	#7
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: good books? Ah another disciple..me too

24th May 2010, 12:24 AM	#8
Will Heath Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5	Re: good books? 'The Growing Tree' by Brayton F. Wilson is one of the best books I have read on trees and how/why they grow. I wrote a short review on it some time ago that can be read at artofbonsai.org • View topic - Book Review: 'The Growing Tree' by Brayton F. Wilson

24th May 2010, 12:46 AM	#9
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: good books? After you know what you're looking for, try ABEbooks for a bargain. It's the largest second hand book marketplace in the world with thousands of online sellers. Worth a try.

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