Tips From The Canopy

When working in cold weather, it's all about layers and creating air in the layers. This is easy when working on the ground, but it can be difficult when you need to wear a harness and climb. Here are a few tips for staying warm and dry when n … read more about Winter Tree Care Tips to Stay Warm

Learn how to properly maintain your chainsaw with Jeff Perry, a professional arborist and member of the Husqvarna H-Te … read more about How to Perform Weekly Maintenance on a Chainsaw

Learn proper techniques from a Husqvarna trainer on correct chainsaw handling including tips for proper working positi … read more about Chainsaw How To: Ergonomic Stance

Pole tool inspection is not only a compliance requirement but also good practice to ensure proper function and protection for workers. This blog … read more about Pole Tools Periodic Inspection Checklist

Looking for a set of Spikes, Climbers or Gaffs? Start here before you buy to help you find the right product for you. No matter what you call them, we are talking about how to understand all the different types, models, and aspects of them. … read more about Choosing the Right Climbing Spikes

This simple video guide shows you how to start a Husqvarna chainsaw. … read more about How To Start a Chainsaw for the First Time

Watch as professional arborist and Husqvarna H-Team member Jeff Perry walks you through the simple process of chain te … read more about How To Tighten the Chain on a Chainsaw

One of the more unusual tools in Silky’s lineup is the NATA Hatchet. It’s the weight of a short-handled ax … read more about Silky NATA Hatchet: Like a Machete, But Better

Do you need to replace a chainsaw chain or tighten a chainsaw chain? Watch as professional arborist and Husqvarna H-Team member Jeff Perry wal … read more about How To Assemble the Bar and Chain on a Chainsaw

The use of rope for any purpose subjects it to varying levels and modes of tension, bending, friction, and mechanical damage, as well as a wid … read more about Rope Care & Handling

The NAJA is a friction saver for tree care that is easily retrievable from the ground, with an integrated pulley and a strap with different ad … read more about How To Use The NAJA Friction Saver

There are a number of factors that make a saw good for one job and sub-optimal for another. Here we dive into the basics to help you hone in on … read more about Demystifying Saw Blades

The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the ultimate SRS mechanical tool. Krista Strating, certified arborist and Notch ambassador, goes over how to inspect your device. Always make sure to check your equipment daily and before every climb. … read more about TFTC #39 Inspecting Your Rope Runner Pro With Krista Strating

How To Clean Your Silky Saw Blade Always make sure your Silky blade is dry before you store your saw. Periodicall … read more about TFTC #38 Caring For Your Silky Saw

When looking at tree climbing systems there are many choices in climbing gear and climbing methods, and it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Arborists are … read more about Climbing Systems Guide: DRT and SRT Climbing Systems

Floating bridges transformed work positioning comfort and maneuverability for climbers. No wonder all modern saddles feature some style of bridge. The rope bridge offers compatibility with a large range of hardware, while also being e … read more about TFTC #36 3 Big Questions about Replacing Rope Bridges

This is part three of the top tools every climber needs. We've covered saddles, climbing lines, a climbing system, loop runners, carabiners, foot ascenders, lanyards, and helmets, handsaws. Let's get into part three of the top t … read more about TFTC #35 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 3

Let's get into part two of the top tools every climber needs. In part one, we coverered saddles, climbing lines, climbing systems, and loop ru … read more about TFTC #34 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 2

Whether you’re buying your first climbing kit, or putting kits together for new climbers on your team, the hardest part is making sure you’ve thought o … read more about TFTC #33 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 1

This could be the most difficult job you’ll ever have. But, if you stick with it long enough, it might become the best job you’ll ever have. Sadly, most ground workers don't last very long. The majority quit within the fir … read more about TFTC #31 How to Buy the Best Climbing Gear for You

We spoke with Derrick Martin about competitions. You recently competed at the NAOM event that took place in Williamsburg, VA. What is NAOM like? NAOM is a really unique competition. Chris Coates designed it so that everybody ge … read more about TFTC #30 Competition Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 2

Making a purchase doesn't have to be as difficult as you might think. Whether you're looking for something that's simple and efficient, or ergonomic and versatile, ask yourself these questions below next time you're deciding on which … read more about TFTC #29 When Purchasing Arborist Equipment...

We spoke with Derrick Martin about his general approach to contract climbing and safety. When did you start contract climbing? I went out full time in June of 2020. I started part-time in September or October before that. The c … read more about TFTC #28 Contract Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 1

Several shiny tools and devices beckon us to click Buy Now! Mechanical hitches, ascenders, swivels, and such make our lives easier while we’re aloft, but what about first aid kits? The excitement dies, right? I mean, it&rsquo … read more about TFTC #27 A Must Have (but hope to never use) Kit

As spring turns to summer and busy season kicks into overdrive, every tailgate safety meeting happening right now is about hydration. Many are lea … read more about TFTC #26 Make Hydration Happen

Daryl Stanley, arborist and trainer, demonstrates four different ways to ascend a tree as we discuss the pros and cons of each method. #TipsFromTheCanopy #TFTC .blog-thumbnail img { display: none !important; max-h … read more about TFTC #25 Different Ways to Ascend a Tree

We got the chance to interview Mark Chisholm, Director of Operations at Aspen Tree Expert Co., about his general approach to cutting. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); windo … read more about TFTC #24 Mark Chisholm on Cutting

This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on different subject matters. We spoke with Phil Kelley, Wright Tree Safety Team Lead, about his gen … read more about TFTC#23 Phil Kelley on Rigging

We spoke with Ryan Torcicollo, General Tree Care Talent Developer at SavATree, about his general approach to climbing. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ … read more about TFTC #22 Ryan Torcicollo on Climbing

This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on different subject matters. We spoke with Jared Abrojena, owner of Evergreen Tree Care (ETC) an … read more about TFTC #21 Jared Abrojena on Ropes

This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on different subject matters. We spoke with NATS lead instructor Tyler Zuniga to find out what … read more about TFTC #20 Tyler Zuniga on PPE

So the unthinkable happens! Maybe it’s a skin sacrifice to the Silky handsaw gods, or even suffered the fate of a turning chainsaw chain on unprotected skin. What now! Due to the inherent tearing forces of chainsaw chains, … read more about TFTC #19 Wound Dressing Protocols

First, we have to understand the distinction between the two terms, and how these two words correspond to what we call &ldquo … read more about TFTC #18 Arboriculture – Is it an Occupation or a Profession?

 Introduction Rigging for a production arborist can be challenging and complicated. Simple natural branch union rigging scenarios using only rope and tree parts, while sometimes still appropriate, have been improved on. Now … read more about TFTC #17 Reducing Force in a Rigging System

A climber is only as good as his or her ground crew. Like so many things in life, safe, efficient tree care is a team event. Like all teams, every member must be on board with the game plan and willing to execute it, or possibl … read more about TFTC #16 Ground Support for Tree Care

The act of climbing a tree for production arboriculture is a complex task that should be treated with planning and preparation. The amount of tools and techniques available for the modern climbing arborist is vast and growing. T … read more about TFTC #15 Tree Climber's Checklist

Have you noticed, over the last couple years, chainsaw protective pants rising in popularity? No longer are we limited to sup … read more about TFTC #14 Are chainsaw pants worth the expense?

This industry is great at many things, especially putting gear through its paces. Yes, some arborist … read more about TFTC #13 Maintaining Your Carabiners

It is well known that the tree care industry is not the safest of work environments. Our decisions can make it dangerous. Th … read more about TFTC #12 Make Gear Inspection Your #1 Safety Habit

In the last installment, we ventured down the road of Mechanical Advantage and discussed “Working Smarter (safer) and harder” in relation to the job site. For this entry, we’ll dive into Mechanical Advantage and which gear we … read more about TFTC #11 The Mechanical Advantage: Pt. II

One of the biggest projects every year is the SHERRILLtree Master Catalog (which showcases our huge selection of climbing equipment) and we are truly excited to debut in the 2019 Catalog and some of the new features within. Not only does the ca … read more about TFTC #10 Tips From The Canopy Enters The Master Catalog!

In every job, completing a task safely and efficiently is at the top of the priority list. Wouldn't you agree? a.tftc_link { color: #003b4a; text-decoration: underline; } .img-responsivegallery-image, .cmspro_news_ … read more about TFTC #8 Get Mechanically Inclined in your tree work

Does the following sound familiar? You’re working in a tree, and the comfort level for making a cut is anything but confidence inspiring. In these moments, it becomes apparent that we need to gain more experience, approach th … read more about TFTC #7 Work Positioning Done Right

Friction is something we encounter on every job site, and it is either working for us or against us. It can be o … read more about TFTC #5 Efficiency with Friction Savers

One quote I heard early on and have kept in the back of my mind comes from Tony Tresselt. Tony is a well experienced arborist, trainer, author, and all-around great guy. The guy is wicked with a chainsaw and he has probably forgott … read more about TFTC #6 Maximizing your Climbing System Efficiency

Through the last couple of posts, we have looked at several factors that affect ropes. We first looked at rope constructio … read more about TFTC #4 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it? (Part 3)

As part of this series on rope, we will get into the materials, technology and other specifics that work together to create ou … read more about TFTC #3 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it (Part 2)

I am unsure where I first heard it, but I remember being told earlier in life that a rope is a rope until it is given a function or job, such as c … read more about TFTC #2 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it?