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MIS303 Tree Dismantling (*S)

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This book is one of a series of Minimum Industry Standards produced by Arboriculture Australia Ltd and the New Zealand Arboricultural Association in consultation with the national arboriculture community in both countries. These industry peer-reviewed documents provide a ‘body of knowledge’ which is shared by practitioners for training, dissemination of skills and professional development.

  • Section 1: Preparing for tree removal
  • Arriving on site
  • Preparing to remove trees – site setup
  • Tree removal strategies
  • Tree inspection for dismantling
  • Basic rigging concepts
  • Selecting and inspecting rigging equipment
  • Aerial rigging systems
  • Rigging equipment configuration and proper use
  • Designing a rigging system
  • Introduction to forces in rigging
  • Section 2: Dismantling trees
  • Communication during tree work
  • Using a chainsaw in trees
  • Cut sequences and techniques – branches straight back cut
  • Cut sequences and techniques – tree heads and timber
  • Falling techniques for tree dismantling – use of wedges and taglines
  • Rigging operations
  • Rigging attachment point: cut and behaviour
  • Rope control during rigging operations
  • Rope control: rope brakes and friction management
  • Returning rigging components
  • Specific rigging techniques
  • Natural crotch rigging
  • Applying friction at the point of cut
  • Snatching
  • Section 3: Completing tree removal
  • Appendix A: Rigging system diagrams
Specification
Dimensions 150 x 210 mm
Pages 222
Cover Soft Cover
Binding Wire-O

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