Description:
This class provides an introduction to tree climbing and features the opportunity to have supervised climbing instruction in trees. It is ideal for tree companies looking to advance promising grounds staff, or for gardeners and landscapers who want to add new skills. Effective methods for climbing trees will be demonstrated by instructors and practiced by students. Safety rules will be reviewed and stressed. Students will learn how to tie critical knots regularly used by arborists.
If you have them, bring an arborist’s rope and saddle, a hard hat, gloves, and safety glasses to the class. If not, there is equipment you may use. Wear boots, long pants, and dress for the weather. This class will meet at the Bloomfield Farm Horticulture Center before heading outdoors.
This course has been approved to carry 6 ISA credits for certified arborists (s=1, p=4, m=1), and 6 LTE/LTCO CEUs from the NJ Board of Tree Experts.
Registration:
https://experience.morrisarboretum.org/Info.aspx?EventID=25