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Tree health starts at the roots. These videos cover the most common threats to trees in our area: from root damage and over-mulching to pests and improper watering.
The harmful effects of topping trees
Big mistakes when planting...
Pruning girdling roots
Repotting trees
Pruning young trees
From securing your rigging to staying safe in the canopy, these videos walk through common knots we use every day in tree work and why they matter.
Foundational knots for tree work (Level 1)
Basket and Girth hitch
Chainsaw tie off (Failsafe)
Slip knot, Marlin spike, Sheet bend
Timber hitch and Setting up a portawrap
Level 2 knots (More range of applications)
Bowline (In depth tutorial)
Bowline via Slip knot method (And Yosemite finish)
Figure 8 and Double Loop Figure 8 on Bights
Double Loop Figure 8 on a Bight. Another demo.
Slip figure 8 on a throw weight
Pile hitch (tie on a rope with throwline)
Quick hitch (tie a rope on for the climber)
Clove hitch
Ratchet straps (the correct way)
Level 3 knots (Advanced knowledge and range of applications)
Level 3 knots (Advanced knowledge and range of applications)
Alpine Buterfly
The water and beer knots (bends for tubular webbing)
Running slip fig. 8 with a daisychain finish
Slip figure 8 on a throw weight
Climber knots
Slipt figure 8 on a throw weight
Anchor hitch on a throw weight
Pile hitch (tie on a rope)
Valdotain Tresse (VT)
Whether you’re new to tree work or just curious, our gear walk-throughs explain the tools of the trade, from chainsaws to saddles.
