Canadian arborist looking to climb some Eucalyptus regnans

[journeyman.arborist]

Hi folks,

I'm a Canadian arborist who's taken a bit of a leap and traveled to Australia for some work experience. I feel there is a lot to learn by immersing myself in a different ecosystem and by observing the variety of different approaches to our trade this country has to offer. This goes for both practical arboriculture like climbing operations as well as consulting/urban forestry.

I've arrived in Melbourne as of two days ago and would like to connect with local arborists, for experience and friendship. One of my personal goals while here is to climb some massive Eucalyptus regnans.

Back home I climb DdRT, but would like to use this experience as an opportunity to learn SRT. I've worked with rope for years and have been looking forward learning how to access and work on a new system. I believe it would be foolish to think I can figure it out on my own, especially when mixed with a new species of tree.

So, is there anyone out there in the Victoria area, that's interested in showing a Canadian arborist around? In the canopy, and on the ground? I'd be happy to trade stories over a beer, and or just shoot the breeze in the canopy.

Cheers

 

[Kris Anderson]

Where in Canada are you from? I live in British Columbia now but I'm from Geelong in Victoria and will be flying back for a holiday on the 16th of February till 4th of march. I cut my climbing teeth here in Canada and would love to climb a big mountain ash. The ada tree is a cool tree to check out. Its been a while but i think it used to be the tallest tree in Australia until the top snapped off. It stands at 76m (249ft). It was left alone by loggers because they thought it had termites. If your around in Vic in these dates let me know and i can show you a few cool trees. There is also a wicked botanical gardens in Geelong that has a massive Moreton bay fig and some big bunya bunya pines.

 

[journeyman.arborist]

Where in Canada are you from? I live in British Columbia now but I'm from Geelong in Victoria and will be flying back for a holiday on the 16th of February till 4th of march. I cut my climbing teeth here in Canada and would love to climb a big mountain ash. The ada tree is a cool tree to check out. Its been a while but i think it used to be the tallest tree in Australia until the top snapped off. It stands at 76m (249ft). It was left alone by loggers because they thought it had termites. If your around in Vic in these dates let me know and i can show you a few cool trees. There is also a wicked botanical gardens in Geelong that has a massive Moreton bay fig and some big bunya bunya pines.

Good to hear back!

I was based out if Ontario back home. Lots of trees, but after spending time in Victoria, I can recognize that there were very few 'big' trees compared to what there is in Aus. Been through the east of Canada, but never west of Ontario.

I'm living in Melbourne now, and will be here till August at the earliest. I'm tied up with the Arboriculture Australia conference in Melbourne until the 24th of February . Where in Victoria are you visiting?

How does February 26th/27th sound for a climb? I'd be happy to take the Friday to drive to any location and prep for an approach and ascent on the Saturday morning. The Ada tree seems pretty incredible, and I'd certainly be up for something like that, or even in that range of size!

Let me know what works for you and I'd be happy to connect before we climb. looking forward to talking trees and getting some air!

 

[robert wilson]

I envy you, I plan on making a move to Melbourne ASAP! I was in Stockholm from late March-November last year and worked with some badass climbers who worked/working in Stralia'. Good c*nts! Good luck and safe travels m8!