Tag: Tree Care
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Tree Care Days 2023: Highlights and novelties
Since its foundation in 1993, the German Tree Care Days in Augsburg have been one of the most important European training events in the field of tree care. The triad of specialist conference, climbing forum and tree care trade fair is what makes the event special and attracts thousands of visitors* to the Fuggerstadt every year.
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Two new tree climbing masters for southern Germany!
From September 23 to 25, the Southern German tree climbing championship took place in Hohenbrunn, Bavaria. Only a few kilometers away from the Bavarian capital, the best tree climbers from southern Germany met with a little reinforcement from the north to determine the new southern German champion. In the end, Sélina Hornbogen and Viktor Magnus snatched the two cups of the Southern German champions.
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Tree Climbing World Championship 2022 – Hedger & Allen-Hall take the world titles
From September 9 to 11, the World Tree Climbing Championships took place in Copenhagen. For three days, there was plenty of action for the capital of Denmark to marvel at. More than 80 participants, including two starters from Germany, wanted to win the title of world champion.
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Little carabiner guide for tree climbing, tree care and rigging
Carabiners play an important role in tree care and tree climbing. They are the fundamental connectors between the individual components of the climbing system. Which form and which closure are suitable when and where in tree care and tree climbing?
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On a strong line: Tree climbing ropes in tree care
Anyone who works professionally with rope climbing techniques in tree care needs tree climbing ropes. Because a tree climber needs ropes with very special properties adapted to the task. In addition, the tree climbing rope is part of the PPE, which defines further criteria for choosing the right rope.
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The 540 tree care battery series by Husqvarna
Husqvarna developed the 540i XP and T540i XP cordless chainsaws in close cooperation with professional arborists. Whether climbing in the tree, in the basket of the aerial work platform or on the ground: The tasks in tree care are versatile and demanding. Therefore, the appropriate chainsaw must be versatile, comfortable and absolutely safe.
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Tree climbing harness: Which harness fits me?
The tree climbing harness connects the tree climber to the climbing system and protects him from falling. Furthermore, the tree climber often moves around in it all day long. In addition to functionality, quality and comfort are what matter – as with no other element of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Splices at Freeworker: We splice what you need
At Freeworker we splice different tree climbing ropes certified – that means you are allowed to use the splice as part of the PPE. In addition, we make splices according to your wishes for your tree care work.
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The splice, the safe end of the tree climbing rope
A splice is the termination that most likely keeps what the rope promises. How is a splice actually made? Why is it better than a knot for the breaking strength?
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Chainsaw protection shoes in tree care
Anyone working with chainsaws in tree care must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – and this includes chainsaw protection shoes. But which chainsaw protection shoe is the right shoe for chainsaw work in tree care and what should you pay attention to when buying?