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  • Structural Defects in Trees
    February 2, 2025

    Factors & Forces: Identification of Structural Defects in Trees for Implementing Safe Work Plans

    By ROBERT J. LAVERNE, PH.D.; ALEX JULIUS, BCMA; AND TIM BUSHNELL, CTSP

    Climbing arborists and tree workers rely on the structural strength and stability of a tree’s branches, trunk and roots to support their weight and the forces associated with rigging operations. Failure of tree parts can result in uncontrolled falling [...]

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  • Structural Defects in Trees
    January 28, 2025

    ID of Structural Defects in Trees

    By ROBERT J. LAVERNE, PH.D.; ALEX JULIUS, BCMA; AND TIM BUSHNELL, CTSP

    Climbing arborists and tree workers rely on the structural strength and stability of tree branches, trunk and roots to support their weight and the forces associated with rigging operations. Failure of tree parts can result in uncontrolled falling of [...]

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