Our climbers do not use climbing spurs (spikes) or tree gaffs on live trees that we are preserving unless in the case of a property or pet emergency. Using spikes would cause unnecessary injury to the trees.

With a large tree pruning or limbing project, a line launch technique is used and a safe line is established over or through a crotch or branch. The climber then ascends the rope. Our climbers are attached to the tree with approved safety gear. Free climbing is prohibited.
When using a crane for tree removal, climbers "riding hook" must be attached to the hook twice. In some cases, it is acceptable to rappel from the boom (below the winch cable) if the tree is unsafe to support the climber.