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True legends at work!

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 23, 2012

Tree Spec's (Australia) Grant Cody, along with reigning world tree climbing champ Scott Forrest, worked with Donaghys in developing their new climbing line, Cougar Blue.

Check out the video below showing Grant and the Tree Spec team working on a problematic Eucalyptus in a Mt ..

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ArbTalk announces Arborist Apps for Smartphones

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, April 21, 2012

ArbTalks's popular knot and fungi directories are now available for download as a Smartphone Application. Once the application is loaded onto your Smartphone the data can be accessed without telecommunications reception which will be a real bonus in some areas.

The new applications can be purchased through ArboristApps, a dedicated arborist ..

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More on the Rock 2 Tree filming project

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, April 20, 2012

Rock 2 Tree is an adventure sport project combining Tree Climbing, Rock Climbing and Slack Lining for the very first time. The video below is the trailer to a longer version due for release soon.

ROCK 2 TREE | TRAILER from Jordan Glossop on ..

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New team members sought for 'The Best Small Business in the World'

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, April 19, 2012

Being the Best Small Business in the World is no easy task! Just ask the team at Beaver Tree and Landscaping in Christchurch… and they should know, they picked up the prestigious Action Business Coaching title of 'The Best Small Business in the World' back in 2011.

One thing is for ..

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Tree climbing harness market due for (another) shake up

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Poor old Buckingham! Once upon a time (in New Zealand at least) Buckingham dominated the tree climbing harness market. Now, they are barely on the radar screen.

Over the last few years the Treemagineers Treemotion harness has slowly, but surely, chipped away at Buckingham's harness sales volume in New Zealand.

Other players ..

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Petzl Vizir preparation for clear, un-distorted vision

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The long-awaited Petzl Vizir, the clear, helmet-attached eye protection for Alveo and Vertex helmets has been a bit if a fizzer for some customers.

The biggest complaint Treetools has fielded so far is the distorted vision most people experience when they first start wearing the Vizir.

Luckily, ..

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Palm pruning USA stylz

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 16, 2012

Here's one from Dr John Gathright, Tree Climbing Japan. The video was shot on a recent visit to Los Angeles, California.

Dr John says:

"I was in L.A. and ran across these guys doing Tree Work. They were kind enough to allow me film them.

I ..

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Wellington Botanic Gardens for 2012 National TCC

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 16, 2012

The trees in the Wellington Botanic Gardens, off Glenmore Street, are confirmed as the venue for the 2012 New Zealand National Tree Climbing Competition, October 27-28.

Anyone who has competed in the Wellington Regional TCC will be familiar with the trees in the 'Garden'.

You will find more detail on the NZ ..

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Why do smart arborists do dumb things?

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, April 13, 2012

The Treetools store is akin to arb central in Auckland: climbers, groundies, contractors and company owners often gather at the end of the day and on the weekend to swap stories.

A common thread in these discussions are the 'near misses' of the day - accidents, that by sheer good ..

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