An arborist is an individual who is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. ISA arborist certification is a nongovernmental, voluntary process by which individuals can document their base of knowledge. Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree felling through experience and by passing a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nation’s leading experts on tree care.
Climbers: Need To Know
- Aerial Rescue Prepardness
- Building a Climbing System
- Careful Cutting, Part 1
- Careful Cutting, Part 2
- An Overview of Climbing Hitches, Part 1
- Climbing Hitches, Part 2
- Greater Falling Accuracy
- Friction Saver Instructions
- Fundamentals and Fine Points of Footlocking
- A Genealogy of Climbing Hitches
- Ground Worker’s Guidebook
- Portawrap Instructions
- Using Progressive Arboricultural Techniques
- Choosing the Right Rope for the Job
- Doubled Rope Techniques (DdRT), Part 1
- Doubled Rope Techniques (DdRT), Part 2
- Selecting Climbing Rope
- Selecting Throw-Line
- Setting a Speed-Line
- The Single Rope Technique
- Single Rope Technique (SRT)
- Slick Tricks, Part 1
- More Slick Tricks, Part 2
- Speedline Variations
- Case Study In Strategic Tree Removal
- Technical Rigging for Removal
- Tie-In Technique Too Troublesome to Title
- Engineering a Tree Removal
Safety
- Accidents in Arboriculture
- Aerial Lift Safety in Tree Care
- Appropriate Use of Top-Handled Chain Saws, Part 1
- Appropriate Use of Top-Handled Chain Saws, Part 2
- Crane Best Practices in Tree Removal
- Best Practices for Crane Safety
- First Aid for Tree Care Crews
- Evaluating & Working With High Risk Trees
- Getting a Leg Up on Chain Saw Safety
- Osha’s Top 5 Citations for Tree Care
- PPE Paperwork Requirements, Part 1
- PPE Paperwork Requirements, Part 2
- Preventative Chain Saw Maintenance
- Proper Chain Saw Sharpening
- Risk & Hazard Assesment for Arborists
- Heads Up for Tree Hazards
Other
- Beneficial Insects
- Cabling and Bracing, Revision
- Climber Ed Hobbs’ Contributions
- Fertilization 101
- The Good Bugs in your Trees
- Improve Quality, Productivity & Morale
- Lightning Protection for Trees
- Migrating Customers to IPM-PHC
- Old Arboriculture Book
- Organic Mulch
- Radial Trenching
- Root Pruning
- Sharpening PHC Diagnostics
- TCC Fun or Profit
- What About Me
- When to Call an Arborist – Landscaper
- Observations from a Woman in the Field
