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To fell a tree was written for the professional tree cutter as well as the weekend woodcutter. In addition to covering topics such as knots and hitches, climber safety, and new climbing techniques and equipment, the 2nd edition also contains information on climbing with spurs, ascending and descending techniques, tying in, more knots, tools of the. If the cams on the ascenders open or fail to grip the rope, the prusik loop will provide fall protection. Jeff jepson is a certified arborist and he has owned beaver tree service in longville, minnesota, since 1989. Wonderfully written by jeff and illustrated by brian kotwitca.
Jeff wrote this book for the professional tree cutter as well as the weekend woodcutter. To fell a tree a complete guide to tree felling and. Its a great source of information and even has some jepson illustrations. Knots at work a field guide for the modern arborist geokes. Its loaded with practical information that is essential whether its in the forest or the backyard. Review the tree climber s companion jeff jefson the tree climber s companion is wonderful little book every professional tree climber should carry in their truck. Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges. Workrelated fatalities associated with tree care operations united states, 19922007.
Jeff jepson is a certified arborist and he has owned beaver tree. A reference and training manual for professional tree climbers jeff jepson this is the second edition of this work, printed in. Over 200 illustrations with plenty of expanded information and several detailed explanations relating to climbers tools of the trade. The tree climbers companion in our tree climbing books section has the basic arborist knots in it as well. Revised and fully expanded reference and training manual for professional tree climbers. He has written two important books for the tree care profession, including the best seller, the tree climbers companion and to fell a tree. The tree climbers companion is written by a certified arborist and tree service owner, jeff jepson, who is also a two time winner of the allaround climbing champion of the minnesota chapter of the isa. The tree climbers companion by jeff jepson, january 31, 2000, access pub inc edition, in englishthe tree climbers companion spanish by jeff jepson, climbing, if there is one book to own for learning proper climbing. Review the tree climbers companion jeff jefson the tree climbers companion is wonderful little book every professional tree climber should carry in their truck.
It contains straightforward instructions and tips on current climbing techniques, rope care and handling, various knots, sling use and much. Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climbfrom choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. A reference and training manual for professional tree climbers 2 by jepson, jeff isbn. Tree climbers companion hi, i have one book for tree climbing lesson. Tree climbers companion book tree climbing gear bartlett. With stepbystep methods and more than 200 illustrations, topics include preparations before the tree work begins, felling a tree using a threestep procedure, felling difficult trees, and limbing. Climbing spurs lshaped metal shanks that attach to climbers, tree the foot and lower leg and are used to climbers, gaffs, ascend or descend a tree bole by pole gaffs, spurs, means of a sharp spike gaff that tree spurs, penetrates the tree bark and sticks. Illustration from the tree climbers companion, 2d edition, by jeff.
It is a soft cover 104 page book that covers all the basics and. His first book, the tree climber s companion, was published in 1997 and sold more than 100,000 copies. A reference and training manual for professional tree climbers paperback 31 january 2000 by jeff jepson author 4. This compact field manual is an excellent reference and training manual for tree climbers. Tree climber companion book by jeff jepson sherrilltree.
The tree climbers companion january 31, 2000 edition. Required the tree climbers guide, 3rd edition, by sharon lilly. Jeff jepson is a certified arborist and has owned beaver tree service in longville, minnesota, since 1989. The tree climbers companion 2nd edition a reference and. Tree climbing techniques used by arborists in the uk have traditionally for at least half a fastco safety guide sg401 does not specify which rope types. Knots at wor k a f i eld gu ide in a profession as.
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