WesSpur Tree Climbing Information and Links

Tree Climbing Links & Info

The pages below were written for tree climbers who are looking for extra information to further their tree climbing skills. You will find WesSpur articles on tree equipment and tree climbing, product instructions, and tree climbing and equipment links. The information provided here is meant to aid in purchasing decisions, and not to replace proper training. If there is a tree climbing resource that you think we should host or link to from here, please contact us.

Tree Climbing Articles: Articles written by WesSpur on various aspects of tree climbing & tree gear.

Product Instructions: Manufacturer instructions and documents for our products.

Tree Climbing Links: Links to professional organizations, training resources, arborist discussion sites, and other resources.

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WesSpur Tree Climbing Articles

Vendor Catalogs & Profiles

Here you will find catalogs and profiles for some of the best manufacturers of tree climbing equipment.

Product Instructions

Many of these files are in .PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat reader to view. (Free Acrobat Download.)

Rope, Splicing, and Rope Tools

Saddles & Harnesses

Spurs and Climbers

Other Products

Industry Links

Tree Climbing Web Links

International Society of Arboriculture
International organization providing training, resources, & certification for arborists.
ISA Chapters
A list of the state and regional chapters of the ISA. Find your local ISA chapter here.
Tree Care Industry Association
Association of professional tree care operations with tree climbing industry information and resources.
Tree Care Jobs.com
Online job forum to connect tree climbers with tree companies. Post your job listing, resume, or browse the tree climbing job listings.
Animated Knots by Grog
Animated knots by Grog is an amazing site which demonstrates how to tie knots for climbing, search & rescue, fishing, scouting, boating, & rope care. You can watch the knots being tied step by step before your eyes. A great resource for tree climbers and all rope workers.
National Arbor Day Foundation:
9 Things you Should Know About Trees
Resource for the care of trees, how to make a pruning cut, tree care information, and store for trees.
Trees are Good Public Tree Information
Information on tree care, tree climbing, and why arborists and proper tree care techniques are needed.
Arboricultural Association
Association of tree climbers and tree care operatives in the U. K.
Arboriculture Article at Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. This means that the people writing the articles are those involved in the field. This brief article has links to many good sources of information.
Urban Forestry Article at Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. Yet more information and links pertaining to the challenges, practice, and benefits of maintaining trees within cities.

Arborist Forums

Several sites maintain forums for arborists to discuss techniques, tools, & trade stories. WesSpur is not responsible for the content of these sites, good or bad! Some of the better ones are:

The Treehouse (hosted by Gypoclimber.com)
ArboristSite.com
Treebuzz.com
Treeworld.info

Arbor Talk

This is a neat site, a web-radio talk show just for arborists! The program is hosted by arborists and features guests from the industry. Available as a live web show or downloadable podcast.

Arbor Talk

Do you know of a good arborist resource you would like us to link to? Are there product instructions that you would like us to post, or articles you would like to see here? Contact the web guy and let him know.

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