Natalie Beneviat Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that ...

The enzyme friction hitch is a specialized knot used by arborists and tree climbers to create a secure, adjustable grip on a ...

When preparing to remove a diseased or dead tree, you may need to climb into the tree to remove some limbs before cutting the trunk. You can use a pair of tree-climbing spikes to help you move up the ...

Jonathan Houghton, a certified arborist from Hunterdon County, is the New Jersey state tree climbing champion.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Trees give us shade, they give us fruit and they give us life. But it takes a lot of work to keep our trees healthy. Friday was the start of the Arizona Community Tree Council’s ...

The Bermie friction hitch is a dependable knot for arborists and tree climbers, providing a secure, adjustable grip on a rope. This demonstration shows how to tie and use the Bermie hitch for safe, ...

Although Mel Hamilton is completely at ease when she works high in the branches of a tree, she said her mother was anxious while watching her compete in the Illinois Arborist Association Annual Tree ...

BOULDER, Colo. — April 26 marks Arbor Day. People around the world celebrate the holiday by planting trees. The holiday started in Nebraska in 1872. More than 1 million plants were reportedly planted ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The big trees at Lake View Cemetery have seen a lot over the years, but they’ve probably never been climbed with this much style. On Saturday, they played host to arborists and tree ...

A new alert from Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries urges employers to strengthen fall protection, supervision, and rigging practices after multiple fatal tree trimming incidents.