ISO books and advive

[Austin Wachter]

I am looking into learning as much as I can about the art of arboriculture and tree climbing. I took the basic climbing classes in school and also took a few advanced climbing classes. I have been climbing for two years now, and I would like to expand my knowledge.

I would like to purchase some reading material, and I figured I would check for used books, dvd's, etc here first. I am interested in books by Dr. Alex Shigo, the tree climbers guide, the arborist certification study guide, ornamental tree pruning, tree felling books, TCIA Best Practices for Rigging, and the ANSI standards books.

I already own the tree climbers companion and a couple basic books from college on pruning, tree id, and chainsaw saftey.

Thank you for your time

 

[TCtreeswinger]

Working climber dvds and Gerry's book now digitzed at educatedclimber.com ? Are great startimg points as well. The book is more or less thedvds in print for 20 bucks its well worth it. Searching here will bring up lots of info too if you dont mind wading through the banter.

 

[Austin Wachter]

Working climber dvds and Gerry's book now digitzed at educatedclimber.com ? Are great startimg points as well. The book is more or less thedvds in print for 20 bucks its well worth it. Searching here will bring up lots of info too if you dont mind wading through the banter.

Thank you sir.

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[TCtreeswinger]

Most bigger companies have mini libraries and in house training materials. But beware of the "machine"

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Welcome to TB!

Good idea to ak for books and literature. Too foten people rely on the Internet for source materials

I'm filtering through my library. I have some CDs already in my 'garage sale' box...let me look for books too

 

[JD3000]

Harris, Clark, and Matheny Arboriculture: integrated management of landscape trees, shrubs, and vines.

The best text on the subject but not a beginer's read.

 

[Austin Wachter]

Welcome to TB!

Good idea to ak for books and literature. Too foten people rely on the Internet for source materials

I'm filtering through my library. I have some CDs already in my 'garage sale' box...let me look for books too

Thank you, I appreciate it. The internet and YouTube videos are great, but that contains people's opinions and a lot of stuff not done by the "book". I'd rather learn as much as I can from veteran climbers and books, before bad habits form. Always easier to do it right the first time, than to correct bad habits.

Whenever you gather your extra material, send me a pm. We can talk about prices and such. Thank you.

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[Austin Wachter]

Harris, Clark, and Matheny Arboriculture: integrated management of landscape trees, shrubs, and vines.

The best text on the subject but not a beginer's read.

I am ok with more complicated and technical reading. I have a bachelor's of science degree in Forestry management, so I have done a fair share of in depth reading. I took a couple classes on functional tree biology, ornamental pruning and management, and a few other climbing classes as electives to my degree.

I found a 3rd edition for $30 and most of the 4th editions are $150+. Is the 4th edition worth the extra price tag?

Thanks for your reply.

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[JD3000]

Good question, probably not, just check the dates to see how far apart the editions are separated. Text book racket.

Use the search feature here to find similiar threads on study and reference materials

 

[Tom Dunlap]

4th edition is much different and more up to date. Don't bother with any earlier editions

I use Abe Books to source used and obscure books

They have a search subscription too. I've picked up 4 copies of Don Blair's Dad's textbook at reasonable prices

 

[KTSmith]

Welcome to the Buzz!
Shigo's material can be divided into two sets: (1) His research journal and feature articles written while a USDA Forest Service researcher, many of which are freely available and linked to https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/. Just search on "Shigo". Not all of his research papers are there, I've been having them added when folks seem to be looking for something. In that set, I like the Shigo and Larsen 1969 Photoguide and the 1984 Compartmentalization review.
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(2) His self-published books and booklets which are available at Shigoandtrees.com. Most of the major book retail chains also have new copies from set 2, but used copies can be found here and there, in a wide price range. People have their favorites...I use A New Tree Biology and the related dictionary the most of those.