The NZ Arboricultural Association has released an update on the RMA amendments and what it will mean for the protection of urban trees (see details here). Apparently, in a surprise last minute change during the recent debating of the Bill, 'trimming' of trees protected under general urban tree protection rules ..
Back in August we blogged about the Corona Arborist Pole Pruner. Brett Nasmith from Asplundh had shown us his modified Jameson/Corona system but at the time Jameson poles were hard to come by (even the Corona head is relatively rare - but you can buy them from Treetools). Jameson is ..
Treetools have sold many copies of Jeff Jepson's new book 'To Fell a Tree'. Jeff also wrote the Tree Climbers Companion which should be compulsory reading for every arborist. To Fell a Tree is a bit more technical than his first book but anyone using a chainsaw should invest in ..
Donahys have announced Treetools as an Auckland dealer for their line of arboricultural ropes. Donahys Armor-Prus is probably New Zealand's most widely used prussik cord - available in 8 and 10 mm - and makes up an important part of the range but it doesn't stop there. Donahys also have ..
The Stein RC3002 is the latest in a range of rigging devices designed by Reg Coates and marketed by Stein (the number in the name refers to its working load - 3000 kg. The 2 refers to the number of bollards).
The lever at the top is for tensioning the ..
Yesterday we blogged about the new rigging bollard from Proclimb designed here in new Zealand. Check out the video on Reg Coates latest project with Stein. We'll bring you more pictures of prototypes tomorrow.
Treetools had the pleasure of driving the DB Tree team to Wellington to compete in the 2009 NZAA/Stihl Wellington Region TCC event held earlier this month - see previous blog.
Work on the Pro Climb Rigging Bollard (PCRB) is almost complete according to its designer Andreas (Rossy) Ross. This New Zealand made rigging bollard has generated quite a level of interest from arborists around the country since Treetools blogged about it a few weeks ago. Enhancements to the unit include ..
Over the last few months Auckland contract arborist, Johno Smith has been trialing the Thompson Unicender introduced to New Zealand by Treetools. Johno is an SRT fan and had previously worked out a system using a prussic, figure-of-eightand a DMM Revolver to efficiently move about the tree - now, the Unicender ..
The list of tree climbers able to compete in the 2009 NZAA/STIHL National Tree Climbing Championship (NTCC) to be held held at Pollard Park in Blenheim on Saturday 21st November (as part of the 2009 Annual Arboricultural Conference) is now available from the NZ Arboricultural website.
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