Resources

Selected References For Tree Climbing Work

Tree Climbers' Guide
By Sharon Lilly, Certified Arborist
Written with the arborist in mind; over 170 illustrations; chapters cover tree health, climbing, safety, pruning and more.
The Tree Climbers' Companion
By Jeff Jepson, Certified Arborist, 2nd edition, 2001, Beaver Tree Publishing
A compact field reference and training manual for tree climbers, it provides a systematic approach to climbing with the arborist in mind.
The Fundamentals of General Tree Work
By G. F. Beranek, 1996, Beranek Publications, Fort Bragg, CA
From over 30 years of climbing experience in both arboroiculture, line clearing, and logging, this book has it all. Lots of information on topping, pruning, and falling. Great pictures
National Tree Climbing Field Guide
USDA Forest Service
Developed as an introduction to accepted equipment and techniques in tree climbing by climbers in Region 6, and adopted nationally. Emphasis primarily on climbing techniques for accessing live conifers, the newly revised Guide also includes sections on chainsaw use, tree pathology/risk rating, and wildlife tree climbing.
Ropes, Knots, and Slings for Climbers
By Walt Wheelock, La Siesta Press, 1986
On Rope (North American Vertical Rope Techniques)
By Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith, National Speleological Society, 1989
High Angle Rescue Techniques
By Tom Vines and Steve Hudson, National Association of Search and Rescue, 1989
Evaluating Tree Defects, 2^nd edition.
Published by Safetrees
Available from ISA, Sherril
Safety in Tree Trimming Operations, ANSI Z133 - Standard adopted by OSHA

Suppliers

This equipment supply list is provided as a directory of tree climbing equipment for climbers and instructors. It represents many, but not all manufacturers or distributors of climbing equipment. Authorized Federal Suppliers should be utilized first, if possible, for any purchases.

It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify that equipment purchased from any manufacturer or distributor meets or exceeds standards for use and safety. The mention of specific equipment manufacturers or distributors does not constitute endorsement by the USDA Forest Service, to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.

Sierra Moreno Mercantile Co.
P.O. Box 292
Big Pool, MD
(800) 262-0800
Ben Meadows Co.
P.O. Box 80549
Atlanta, GA 30366
(800) 241-6401
Descent Control, Inc.
(Sky Genie)
P.O. Box 6405
Fort Smith, AR 72906
(800) 643-2539
Forestry Suppliers
205 W. Rankin St.
P.O. Box 8397
Jackson, MS 39284
(800) 647-5368
Blue Water Ropes
209 Lovvorn Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
(404) 834-7515
Rescue Response Gear
14916 Surrey Lane
Sisters, OR 97759
(888) 600-9116, Fax (541) 549-2155
Tree Tools, LLC
17425 SW Pilkington Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(888) 635-8733
Peak Trading Corporation
43 Basin Road, Unit 1
West Hurley, NY 12491
(800) 952-7325
Liberty Mountain Sports
4375 West 1980 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(800) 366-2666
Mallory Company
1814 Baker Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(800) 426-6830
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.)
Sumner, WA 98352-0001
(800) 426-4850
Sherrill, Inc.
3101 Cedar Park Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(800) 525-8873
WesSpur Tree Equipment
2121 Iron St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(800) 268-2141
Bob & Bob
P.O. Box 441
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(800) 262-2283
New Tribe
5517 Riverbanks Road
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(866) 223-3371
Pro-Outdoors
3280-C Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092
(800) 297-7947