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Do we want to cut off everything that is “imperfect” on old trees or can we also tolerate damage and defects?
What is the goal in tree care?
The new European Tree Pruning Standard - tree care between species and
Conservation, convenience and conscious action.
A food for thought about the subjecti...

The simulation of natural fractures – The Why, When & How – Philosophy, Theory
& Practice
This further study discusses the tolerance of pruning-stubs from natural an
artificial breaks – along with coronet cuts – as an alternative to conventional
pruning measures – to exceed the accepted compartme...

A presentation of the current accident statistic during work with the rope climbing
technique with examples of cases, documented by the German Health and Safety.
The data presented here is intended to encourage discussion and reflection in
order to increase the safety of climbers through empirica...

How can anchor points be created when a tree is not suitable for this purpose for reasons of traffic or work safety?

This discussion presents systems with which a climber can secure himself, regardless of a tree. It helpfully weaves in the experience of experts in the rescue field and uses prac...

A contribution that explains the different types of double safety, demonstrates
their use live and finally takes a stand on the sense and nonsense of
permanent redundancy in tree care.
Belt an d braces are always better?
Redundancies, back-ups and double safety in tree care and elsewhere;
Where d...

An analysis that finds out what really matters in tree climbing.
It's a fallacy to think that you can learn to climb trees and work in tree care in a
relatively short time.
It takes a lot more time than to expect and it is a never-ending learning process.
This contribution explains what tree clim...

Do these products provide what they promise?
Chainsaw drops provide a connection between the climber's harness and the
chainsaw. They are designed to keep the saw from falling off, but also feature a
predetermined breaking point so that the strap will break if the load is too heavy.
Strops from v...

When you buy this video bundle, you will receive all 7 lectures from the German Tree Care Days 2022:

1. Objectives in tree care
2. Artificial Fractures and Coronet Cuts
3. SKT Accident Statistics 2020
4. Double backup in tree care and elsewhere
5. Passion before fashion
6. Breaking points on cha...