The most common job of a professional tree climber is to work as an arborist or tree doctor. These boys and girls climb dangerous trees, making the world above our heads a little safer. Tree climbing is a recreational or functional activity that consists of climbing and moving through the treetops. For most of us, climbing trees is a phase we emerge from when we reach puberty and we can appreciate the risks of breaking a bone.
But professional climbers never grow because they need to climb the nearest oak or strong elm tree. In fact, they get paid to do so. Professional climbers often act as arborists, also known as people who help keep trees healthy. They cut off dead branches and prune trees to make them look attractive and safe to walk under them.
However, some tree climbers also work as tour or recreational guides, as recreational tree climbing is becoming increasingly popular among the young at heart. As you can probably imagine, climbing trees is not a skill you can specialize in at most universities, which explains why few tree climbers have bachelor's degrees. Most learn the tools of the trade on the job, such as using ropes and climbing chairs to climb trees. Professional tree climbing is much more technical than running to the nearest branch in childhood.
Cats, squirrels, and children are all famous tree-climbers, but when it comes to children, the urge to climb forested peaks tends to disappear as they get older. However, a growing trend known as recreational (or technical) tree climbing is changing that. Nowadays, arborists see much more company in the canopies, as outdoor lovers return to their childhood roots (or quite the opposite, so to speak) and enjoy an exciting activity that helps to eliminate the worries of the world. If you're interested in becoming a tree climber, one of the first things you should consider is how much education you need.
For example, an employer might offer a tree climber higher salaries if they have extensive work experience or are an apprentice to a professional tree climber. A lot of tree-climbing equipment is only suitable for people who have been climbing trees for a while and who have the experience necessary to try new tricks. Tree climbing ropes are usually made of braided polyester, which is soft and flexible for easy knotting. Then, focus on the tree itself, paying particular attention to any signs of damage to the trunk and root system.
Climbing trees is also good exercise and, once you have the basic equipment, it's much cheaper than going to the gym. Tree climbers deftly ascend and descend a tree performing tasks designed to maintain the health and appearance of the tree, such as spraying to detect pests or diseases or pruning branches. Climbing activities that focus on experiencing the tree or the climber's relationship with the tree, the forest or nature. Other professionals you might see in trees include utility workers who clean branches from power lines, scientific researchers who study certain ecosystems or wildlife, and botanical surveyors who count plant and animal populations.
While 150 feet (45 meters) is a frequently cited length, a good rule of thumb is to estimate the height of the tree you want to climb and then double it. Arborists, or tree care specialists, perform a wide range of tree-related tasks, such as pruning and removing dead branches, diagnosing diseases and insect infestations, supervising tree planting, monitoring overall tree health, advising on tree safety and, of course, planning some big Arbor Day festivities. Tree climbing can also cause small pieces of debris to fall on climbers, so it is advisable to wear safety glasses. Whatever you choose, knots will continue to perform many key functions while climbing, from anchoring the rope to the tree to attaching the harness to the rigging.
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