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Guest article by Boel Hammarstrand | Pictures by Megan James<\/em><\/p>\n

Every year the Women\u2019s ArbCamp<\/a> brings together women from arboriculture from all over the world. The 4th WAC \u2013 Women\u2019s ArbCamp \u2013 took place in Ruissalo, Turku, Finland from the 23rd to the 25th of August 2019. 50 women from three continents were represented: Asia, North America and Europe. We are grateful to have so many sponsors, including Freeworker, helping to keep the event free and all-inclusive to the participants. All the donations from the sponsors this year helped cover the cost of accommodation on the campsite, food, drink and sauna as well as the guide for the Botanical garden tour, amongst other expenses.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s ArbCamp is an event intended for anyone within the arboricultural profession or for those thinking about getting into the profession but not knowing if arboriculture or climbing trees are for them. The organizers try to make sure there is a wide range of equipment on site to give participants the opportunity to try out other manufacturers or equipment that they might not have been able to try in the field otherwise. Different workshops each year and a mix between practical and theoretical subjects offering a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n

More participants, more topics<\/h2>\n

The sponsors have helped grow the event from 18 people and 1.5 days in 2016 to 50 people and 2.5 days in 2019. WAC 2019 included practical and theoretical workshops covering LOLER and gear inspection, chainsaw maintenance, highline science, site safety based on the Arbrisk app, I-Tree software, a botanical garden tour, potential forces when climbing, MRS\/DRT and SRT systems and general climbing activities.<\/p>\n

Again, this year we had our traditional, fun night time climbing, disco tree and BBQ. The event also featured a few different workshops and took part in the local tradition with a Finish sauna. We appreciate everyone donating their time to help host workshops and setting up and breaking down the trees on site providing a fun, friendly and educational event.<\/p>\n