 Arborists Knots for Climbing and Rigging
ArborMaster Trainers and International Tree Climbing Champions Ken Palmer, Rip Tompkins, and Sean Gere are featured in this DVD for arborists. All of the knots commonly used in climbing and rigging are demonstrated and explained in this easy-to-learn training scenario. The DVD format allows viewers to watch the video from start to finish or go directly to specific knots from the detailed menus. This video also comes with a fully illustrated workbook worth two CEUs, that can be purchased separately. Note: The knots demonstrated in the rigging section of this video are also included as part of The Art and Science of Practical Rigging video series. (©2006, 78 minutes)
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Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance (Spanish and English)
By Kevin Eckert
This photo guide has been specifically developed to offer thorough and easy-to-understand visual illustrations of the proper practices and techniques of chain saw maintenance and operation. Although this bilingual guide (Spanish and English) is designed for all levels of education and experience, its pictorial format makes it especially valuable for those who learn best with the aid of pictures. This book can help anyone maintain and operate a chain saw more safely and effectively.
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Spanish/English Dictionary of Arboricultural Terms
The Quick Reference Guide of Arboricultural Terms/Guía de Consulta Rápida de Términos de Arboricultura is a handy reference guide of arboricultural terms in Spanish and English.
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The Tree Climbers Companion
By Jeff Jepson
This compact field manual is an excellent reference and training manual for tree climbers. Now in its second edition, The Tree Climber’s Companion offers more in-depth coverage of the many aspects of tree climbing, with detailed illustrations on every page. Topics include pre-climb inspection, entry into the tree, positioning in the tree, some special tricks of the trade, knots for the tree climber, and rope storage.
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The Tree Climbers Companion, Spanish Version
By Jeff Jepson
The Spanish edition of The Tree Climber’s Companion offers the same detailed information as the English version. This Spanish text caters to the large number of Hispanic workers in arboriculture by teaching all the basics of tree climbing. |
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 Tree Climbers Guide, 3rd Edition
By Sharon Lilly
Newly revised and now in color! Written specifically for tree climbers, this publication can be used as a basic text for the tree climber as well as a study guide for the ISA Certified Tree Worker Program. This guide contains more than 200 color illustrations. Each chapter includes a list of important terms and concludes with a workbook section.
This book was written from the perspective of what the climber needs to know in order to climb and do aerial tree work safely.
Chapters include Tree Health and Sciences, Safety, Ropes and Knots, Climbing, Pruning, Rigging, Removal , and Cabling. Appendices with answers to the workbook questions, a glossary, and additional references also are included. |
 Tree Climbers Guide Spanish Edition
By Sharon Lilly
An increasing percentage of the arboricultural workforce is Hispanic, and employers must provide appropriate training in safe work practices and techniques. The Tree Climbers’ Guide is an extensively illustrated book written from the perspective of a tree climber. This practical publication serves not only as the study guide for tree worker certification but as a cornerstone for climber training.
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