Being an arborist is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Go inside a tree-climbing competition to see the skills ...

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 ...

From left, Eric Massie, Ryan Rastok, Erin Massie and Chris Johnson suspend themselves in a Scotch pine tree in northwest Lawrence on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. The four arborists enjoy spending some of ...

ATCP partners with ArborEXPO to provide its members 25% off tickets to ArborEXPO 2026, a tree care industry event for networking, education, and training. This strategic partnership provides our ...

Rope wrenches are essential tools for arborists using SRS and SRT systems, helping manage friction and improve climbing efficiency. Understanding setup, safety, and technique is key for effective tree ...

On a cool April morning nearly three decades ago, then 30-year-old Robert Gallant put on his harness and readied himself for the next competition in the circuit. The Williamsburg resident had spent ...

BENTONVILLE -- Joey Cameron was 1 second too late. Cameron, who works for Integrity Tree Care of Fort Worth, had 5 minutes to rescue a dummy from a tree Saturday in the Natural State Tree Climbing ...

CHARLOTTE — Did you know that there are professional tree climbers? The Charlotte Arborists Association is hosting the event at Heck Lake. The non-profit is dedicated to helping locals learn safe and ...