Whats New

Arboriculture Canada delivers Utility Tree Trimmer and Worker Training in Alberta – March, 2013

This March saw the first off campus delivery of the Utility Tree Worker (UTW)/Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) training program in Alberta.  The Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta (IVMAA) oversees the training program and certification of the provincially recognized certification....

Tree Appraisal Qualification – NEW COURSE OFFERING!

Over the years requests from customers have presented us with opportunities that are innovative and often bring on the development of a new course offer. Many times the needs of one customer are similar to the needs of others. Several...

Arboriculture Canada has found a new chainsaw training site in Vancouver

Arboriculture Canada has found a new training site for our chainsaw and tree cutting courses in the Vancouver area for 2013. All of our open enrollment courses that involve the cutting of trees will now be held in the District of...

Tree Climbing Competition Memories!

Check out this video - you might find yourself in it!  A collection of memories from past competitions - chapter and international.  http://www.youtube.com/user/ArbCan?feature=mhee

Identifying Hazardous Trees – interesting article

Read this interesting article from New York about the importance and significance of training arborists and parks workers to identify hazardous trees.  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/nyregion/parks-workers-urged-to-get-training-to-spot-tree-decay.html?src=rechp

Important Message from Samson Rope

It has come to our attention that there is some confusion in the marketplace about the published average strengths of Samson’s Arbormaster® climbing line.  The following information should provide clarification. Arbormaster is sold under two product codes.  Product code 348...

Trapped or Pinned – 5-15-90 Rule – Video testimonial

Trapped or Pinned - 5-15-90 Rule - Testimonial Terry from the City of Winnipeg shares his experience of being pinned by a tree as it fell to the ground.

Instructor Stranded in Paradise

On September 7th, a phone call came through to our office from one of the ArborCanada Trainers – Danny LeBlanc.  Danny was in Kincolith, BC (or Gingolx) which is a Nisga’a Village in the Nass River valley in the far...

City of Red Deer arborists demonstrate the safe felling of a dead, snagged tree.

Jill demonstrates the safe felling technique of a dead and snagged tree, with the assistance of her co-workers using mechanical advantage and a pulling line.

Shane Blacktop shares a story about safety and taking your time.

An Arboriculture Canada alumni shares a story that illustrates the importance of taking your time and safety.  Thanks for sharing Shane - the more that arborists share their experiences, the more likely it may save someone elses life as well!