Chainsaw protection shoes in tree care

Anyone working with chainsaws in tree care must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – and this includes chainsaw protection shoes. But which chainsaw protection shoe is the right shoe for chainsaw work in tree care and what should you pay attention to when buying? » weiterlesen

Women’s ArbCamp 2019

Every year the Women’s ArbCamp brings together women from arboriculture from all over the world. The 4th WAC – Women’s ArbCamp – took place in Finland 23rd–25th of August 2019. 50 Women from three continents were represented: Asia, North America and Europe. Guest article by Boel Hammarstrand » weiterlesen

Safety first: belay devices for tree climbing

Tree climbing offers many possibilities: Single or double rope? Friction hitch or belay device? Which device? There are many rope devices for ascent, descent, work positioning and belay. Depending on preference and technique, other descenders, belay devices or mobile fall arresters are suitable for arborists. » weiterlesen