DB Tree sets the bar high for retreivable redirects
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Just when you thought DB Tree had disappeared off the NZ tree climbing scene Drew Bristow returns with a fancy new YouTube clip ..
State of the NZ Labour Market Report offers some direction
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Since we blogged about the shortage of arborists nationwide earlier in the month the BNZ have produced a report on the State of the Labour Market in NZ.
While it covers all aspects of the broader New Zealand labour market, ..
And here's one to keep you entertained for the weekend
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, April 22, 2011
Have a look at this demonstration of slackers in action! Are there any kiwi slackers of this caliber? If so, how many?
More information posted on the Sourthern Arbor Day Arbor Camp
Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, April 21, 2011
Jerry Lynch has organized the poster for the Southern Arbor Day Arbor Camp on Queens Birthday Weekend (June 2-5, 2011).
The only thing missing is the map - the Uxbridge Reserve seems to be so old Google hasn't found out about it yet! As soon as we can ..
DecaNewton (daN) superceding kN (kiloNewton) for simplicity
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Depending on your final application, measurement of distance can be quoted in many different forms but they all mean more-or-less the same thing. One meter can be: 1m, 100cm or 1000mm etc etc.
When it comes to tree climbing equipment and the measurement of units of force a similar principle applies. ..
Husky takes on NZ TCC sponsorship
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The NZAA, through their house publication Tree Matters, have announced landscaping and groundcare equipment supplier Husqvarna New Zealand as the principle sponsor for the New ..
Climbers hit in the pocket for general tardiness
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 18, 2011
Getting climbers to register for tree climbing competitions is a continual problem for event organizers. In an effort to combat climber tardiness, (and to keep pace with inflation) the NZAA have restructured the entry fees for both Regional and National Tree Climbing Competitions.
Effective immediately, the entry fee for regional events ..
Lanyard management goes hi-tech (kind of)
Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, April 17, 2011
Open Masters and Fancy Dress TCC organizer, Matt Glen is not resting on his laurels while working is Australia - improving the lot of the tree climber is very ..
Installing a webbing cambium saver on a straight stem
Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, April 16, 2011
"There's a right way to wrap 'em". If you want to easily retrieve your traditional 'ringed' webbing cambium saver (eg Stein Saver)there are a few tricks to installing them correctly around a tree stem or palm trunk ..
Kiwi slackers go international
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, April 15, 2011
Treetools produced a short YouTube clip back in January featuring the slack lining skills of the tree climbers at the NTCA Pakaraka arbor camp. We thought they ..
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- And here's one to keep you entertained for the weekend
- More information posted on the Sourthern Arbor Day Arbor Camp
- DecaNewton (daN) superceding kN (kiloNewton) for simplicity
- Husky takes on NZ TCC sponsorship
- Climbers hit in the pocket for general tardiness
- Lanyard management goes hi-tech (kind of)
- Installing a webbing cambium saver on a straight stem
- Kiwi slackers go international
