Ideas?

Anton · 27th January 2007, 01:42 AM

My gardener friend Iain has told me that when you start a tree surgery business the most important thing is not the trees but the customers, well he is a gardener, so I dont know if he really is right about that.

Iain gave me a book called Practical Tree management by T Lawrence.
He's never used it so gave it to me.

Is this a good book to use as a starting point for a tree surgery business? It does look quite dated.

Snatching looks complicated. But I reckon I am a few months away from stuff like that any way, have to get a harness and rope first.

Are there any other good books?

Regards
Anton

a_lopa · 27th January 2007, 03:01 AM

Sales is everything in a tree biz,you can be the best climber/tree guy in the world but if your not selling and converting estimates to profit theres zero point being in the game IMO.

Tree climbers companion is a good start.

Anton · 27th January 2007, 04:32 AM

Hi again

What is Treeclimbers companian? Is it like Fishermans friends?

I am confused. Sorry to be a nuisance again!

Regards
Anton

29th January 2007, 03:43 AM

The Tree Climbers Companian is a basic book that covers gear, knots, accent, working the tree and just about anything you would need to get started. Other books that are good is The Art & Science of Practical Rigging and The Tree Climbers Guide. I believe all of these are carried by the ISA. Also the CD Roms are very informative as well. The safety one is great for beginners and there identification one makes following all the latin names a little bit easier.

Ekka · 29th January 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Climber020

The Art & Science of Practical Rigging

The video series of this is a must, this is to date I think about the best thing I've seen on ropes and rigging.

TreeCo · 29th January 2007, 05:38 AM

Not to be overlooked is the great training displays at TCIA and ISA meetings(where they set up a tree in the room). Hands on with pro arborist in an open question and answer format is hard to beat.

Brother Colin · 1st February 2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

The video series of this is a must, this is to date I think about the best thing I've seen on ropes and rigging.

If only they produced it in DVD format as well.

Munkee feet · 4th February 2007, 06:41 AM

I believe one should learn in the class room the proper technique before one ever gets into a tree...or even into the business. This way one could recomend tring to save the tree vs removal of it, or prune correctly...etc. Classes on Business mgt and accounting are also helpful. Best of luck with your jouney.

kauriman · 6th February 2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkee feet

I believe one should learn in the class room the proper technique before one ever gets into a tree...or even into the business. This way one could recomend tring to save the tree vs removal of it, or prune correctly...etc. Classes on Business mgt and accounting are also helpful. Best of luck with your jouney.

Couldn't agree more. If you start off the right way by being taught in a class and on practical sessions you will never regret it. Or have some informal training from a qualified person. As many of the above mentioned books and vids say themselves, they (books and videos) do not and can not replace professional training.

27th January 2007, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anton Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warwick, England Posts: 11	Ideas? My gardener friend Iain has told me that when you start a tree surgery business the most important thing is not the trees but the customers, well he is a gardener, so I dont know if he really is right about that. Iain gave me a book called Practical Tree management by T Lawrence. He's never used it so gave it to me. Is this a good book to use as a starting point for a tree surgery business? It does look quite dated. Snatching looks complicated. But I reckon I am a few months away from stuff like that any way, have to get a harness and rope first. Are there any other good books? Regards Anton

27th January 2007, 03:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	Sales is everything in a tree biz,you can be the best climber/tree guy in the world but if your not selling and converting estimates to profit theres zero point being in the game IMO. Tree climbers companion is a good start. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

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Munkee feet Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6	class room I believe one should learn in the class room the proper technique before one ever gets into a tree...or even into the business. This way one could recomend tring to save the tree vs removal of it, or prune correctly...etc. Classes on Business mgt and accounting are also helpful. Best of luck with your jouney.

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27th January 2007, 04:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anton Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warwick, England Posts: 11	Hi again What is Treeclimbers companian? Is it like Fishermans friends? I am confused. Sorry to be a nuisance again! Regards Anton

29th January 2007, 03:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Climber020 Posts: n/a	The Tree Climbers Companian is a basic book that covers gear, knots, accent, working the tree and just about anything you would need to get started. Other books that are good is The Art & Science of Practical Rigging and The Tree Climbers Guide. I believe all of these are carried by the ISA. Also the CD Roms are very informative as well. The safety one is great for beginners and there identification one makes following all the latin names a little bit easier.

29th January 2007, 05:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	Not to be overlooked is the great training displays at TCIA and ISA meetings(where they set up a tree in the room). Hands on with pro arborist in an open question and answer format is hard to beat.