tall tree climbing

two pictures of climbers mapping Still Sorrow, the largest eucalypt of them all.  Thanks to Veronika Ericsson for the photographs, and to Steve Sillett and the big trees crew for having us along.

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Spiderjackery III

The latest Spiderjackery video; this one focused more on Spiderjack setup and use rather than big jumps or swings.  Thanks to Angus McMahon and Eloise Oxer for their work on the video, and to ART for their generosity and cooperation with the gear.

 

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Public response to SafeWork Australia draft Code of Practice

Please click on the image below to download a PDF of Joe Harris’ public response to the SafeWork Australia draft Code of Practice for Safe Access in Tree Trimming.  You can email your responses to Codes@safeworkaustralia.gov.au, but you have to also download and fill in the cover letter from the SafeWork Australia website.  This is easy to do.  The period for public comment closes on 16 Dec 2011, so make it quick.

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