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Anthony Tresselt, CTSP

  • July 1, 2022

    Knotting Really Matters

    By Anthony Tresselt, CTSP

    A Yosemite formation on the traditional bowline increases the amount of rope in the typical breakpoint and, therefore, can add strength to the knot. All photos courtesy of the author. As working arborists, ropes are a vital part of our [...]

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  • July 1, 2022

    Seven Great Reasons to Relocate Your Lowering Device

    By Anthony Tresselt, CTSP

    Photo 1. Moving the lowering device (LD) to another tree lessened the force on the rigging point and loaded the leaning hemlock in compression along its main stem (green arrow). All photos and diagrams are courtesy of the author. As [...]

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