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Urban Forestry Program Operations: Scheduling, Crew Management, and Workflows (Ep.76)
Season 5 Episode 76
Planning sets the goal, but operations get the dirt under the fingernails. In Episode 76, we break down the day-to-day engine of Urban Forestry Opera…
2 months ago
From Control to Mastery The Complete System of Tree Rigging
Season 6 Episode 9
Rigging isn't just about lowering wood; it's about the management of energy. If you've followed this series, you know that control isn't an accident—…
2 months ago
Advanced Blocking Techniques: Bore Cuts and Butt-Hitching
Season 6 Episode 8
When the limbs are gone and you’re left with a standing spar, the margin for error disappears. At this level, you aren't just rigging wood; you are m…
2 months ago
Arborist Physics 101: Understanding Forces in Tree Rigging
Season 6 Episode 7
The tree doesn't care how much a limb weighs—it only cares how much force it applies. If you don't understand the difference between static weight an…
2 months ago
Compound Tree Rigging 101: Speedlines & Static False Crotches
Season 6 Episode 6
In high-stakes arboriculture, more gear doesn't mean more risk—it means more control. When a single rigging line isn't enough to manage the forces or…
2 months ago
Advanced Arborist Rigging: Understanding Moment and Force
Season 6 Episode 5
Advanced rigging isn't about using different gear; it's about understanding the same system at a much deeper level. If you don't understand how a red…
2 months ago
Tree Rigging 101: How to Use Friction for Total Control
Season 6 Episode 4
Rigging doesn't exist in theory—it exists in real cuts, real wood, and real consequences. If you aren't calculating your friction and predicting your…
2 months ago
Hitch vs. Bend vs. Loop: Choosing the Right Rigging Connection
Season 6 Episode 3
Your rigging system is only as reliable as the connection you tie. No matter how expensive your rope or how advanced your blocks are, a poorly dresse…
2 months ago
Tree Rigging Equipment Guide: Breaking Strength vs. WLL
Season 6 Episode 2
In rigging, your equipment isn’t just gear—it’s a calculated system with hard physical limits. If you don't understand the difference between breakin…
2 months ago
The Foundation of Tree Rigging: Weight, Force, and Control
Season 6 Episode 1
Rigging isn’t about ropes—it’s about control. Most tree work accidents happen when we stop rigging and start reacting. This guide breaks down the phy…
2 months ago