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20/07/2026

When a large Eucalyptus regnans is compromised above a landslide, every move needs a plan. and the crew work through a serious removal one deliberate piece at a time.

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A licence tells you someone has met a standard. It does not tell you how they handle a hung-up spar in a tight backyard....
10/07/2026

A licence tells you someone has met a standard. It does not tell you how they handle a hung-up spar in a tight backyard.

Some argue a licence forces a baseline of knowledge and keeps cowboys out of the trade. Others say plenty of ticketed climbers lack feel for the tree, while self-taught operators with years on the rope can read wood better than anyone with a certificate.

That is the tension. A licence might lift the floor, but it cannot measure judgement built over thousands of hours. New entrants and small operators would carry the cost differently, and in regions with no formal pathway, good arborists already work without one.

Does a licence actually make a better arborist?

This is the work. No shortcuts. No second takes. Just an arborist doing what they trained for. It doesn't look easy beca...
08/07/2026

This is the work. No shortcuts. No second takes. Just an arborist doing what they trained for. It doesn't look easy because it isn't. That's the point.

You spend half your day stepping up into forks or dropping into a deep squat to tie in. If your pants keep blowing out a...
25/06/2026

You spend half your day stepping up into forks or dropping into a deep squat to tie in. If your pants keep blowing out at the crotch, the problem usually starts with the rise.

Street pants sit low on the hips. When you climb, a low rise forces all that movement stress straight into the crotch seam. Arborist pants need a higher rise to give you the extra fabric your hips need to move. Before you buy a pair, drop into a full squat and feel for any pulling at the seam.

If it feels tight on the ground, it will tear in the tree. How do you test your gear before committing to it?

24/06/2026

Tree gangsters at work. and the crew putting in the kind of work that only comes from years of experience. Heavy rigging done right.

Anyone who has spent a day clearing heavy brush knows the feeling. You push through a tight section of scrub and suddenl...
23/06/2026

Anyone who has spent a day clearing heavy brush knows the feeling. You push through a tight section of scrub and suddenly you are anchored. A loose chap strap has wrapped around a springy limb. Chaps are built to hang loose by design, which is exactly why they catch on everything when you are off the climb and working on the ground.

The loose fit allows airflow and movement, but it creates dangling loops that act like hooks. Every time you step through thick undergrowth, those straps find something to grab. This is why pants sit flush against your leg. There is nothing sticking out to catch on a limb. The fabric moves with you instead of against you.

For a ground crew fighting brush all day, snagging is a mobility problem. It slows you down, trips you up, and wears out your patience. How do you manage it when the brush gets thick?

22/06/2026

Dusty work in the canopy. Nothing glamorous about it, just good cuts and steady feet.

Every crew has watched a bloke with decades aloft get sidelined by a piece of paper he never needed.Some say tickets onl...
21/06/2026

Every crew has watched a bloke with decades aloft get sidelined by a piece of paper he never needed.

Some say tickets only prove you can pass a test, and the real judgement lives in the hands of someone who has worked through storms, snags, and bad access. Others argue the trade has moved past the old way, and certified training catches what raw experience misses, especially when crews are pushing bigger removals in tighter spaces.

That is the tension. Small operators feel the paperwork pile up while new entrants face a system that demands tickets before they can touch a saw. Councils and big contract jobs lean hard on paper, leaving good hands frustrated by red tape.

So does the paper prove you can do the work, or does the work prove itself?

Some jobs make the choice easy. A short climb, a quick prune, or a shared saw can lean one way. A long removal, hot brus...
10/06/2026

Some jobs make the choice easy. A short climb, a quick prune, or a shared saw can lean one way. A long removal, hot brush work, or a full day on the ground can lean the other.

That’s where the argument starts. Some crews want one setup that stays simple all day. Others swap between chaps and pants, or different kit, depending on the task, the heat, and who’s using it.

Both sides have a point. Swapping gear can match the work better. It can also mean more faff, more forgetfulness, and more kit sitting in the ute when the job changes fast. Keeping one setup all day is cleaner. It can also mean wearing something that’s not really right for the task or the weather.

On mixed crews, the answer can change again. A climber, a groundie, and a contract hand might all face different conditions before lunch.

What actually works on your jobsites?

A good groundie can make a rigging day smoother. A shaky one can turn a clean plan into noise, confusion, and extra risk...
08/06/2026

A good groundie can make a rigging day smoother. A shaky one can turn a clean plan into noise, confusion, and extra risk.

Some crews teach rigging from day one. Others expect new groundies to learn by watching, then hope it sticks when the lowering line is loaded and the boss is already focused on the cut. That gap shows up fast. You see missed calls, poor slack management, bad wrap choices, and people moving before the signal is clear.

The other side is real too. Not every groundie needs to be a rigger on week one. Some are there to drag brush, manage the chipper, and learn the site first. A crew can also overcomplicate a simple ground role and slow everyone down.

Still, rigging support is not just extra labour. It affects communication, swing zones, landing zones, and the whole pace of the job. On a removal with a tight driveway, a fence, and a tired crew, that stuff matters.

Where do you think the line sits between basic ground work and proper rigging training?

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