
This tree rigging technique is as old as arboriculture itself and relies on a fit and strong grounds person (to hold the weight of the branch), and the climber being able to judge the weight of the wood in relation to the strength of the rope. Ground persons then hold onto the tail of the rope and the tree climber/arborist cuts the branch off and it is lowered down to the ground by the grounds person. Tree Rigging can be as basic as throwing a rope through a branch union and attaching it to the branch to be removed. Tree rigging is possibly one of the most complex of all tree working situations and can involve a vast range of knowledge on subjects such as physics, wood properties, equipment ratings, rope strengths and good working communications between a wide range of staff members.

It can range from large pieces of timber to awkwardly shaped branches and tight drop zones where damage has to either be kept to a minimum or eliminated entirely.

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