Arboricultural book recommendation

[SamanthaSunny]

Hello

I am just starting out on my Journey to become a tree surgeon and would like recommendations on the best books I can read for information I will need to know please ? I have one book so far which I am halfway through. Please help ??

Edited November 6, 2020 by Samantha48

[Arborist]

Trees- Their use, management, cultivation and Biology by Bob Watson would be a good read to start off with.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi there, it's worth considering the ISA Certified Arborist study guide. It's expensive (nigh £80) but well structured and broad spectrum...albeit some chapters are American practice based but the principles generally apply equally. 

Good luck n "happy reading

Paul

 

[SamanthaSunny]

10 hours ago, Arborist said:

Trees- Their use, management, cultivation and Biology by Bob Watson would be a good read to start off with.

Thankyou  ? I will buy that one next 

[SamanthaSunny]

1 hour ago, AA Teccie (Paul) said:

Hi there, it's worth considering the ISA Certified Arborist study guide. It's expensive (nigh £80) but well structured and broad spectrum...albeit some chapters are American practice based but the principles generally apply equally. 

Good luck n "happy reading

Paul

 

Thank you Paul I do not mind about the cost it’s more about reading the most relevant to the role of tree surgery ? I had no idea it was so in depth but absolutely fascinating. 
 

[Rich Rule]

If you are after practical side of things.

 

The Fundamentals of General Treework by Jerry Beranek is the bible.

 

Sadly it is out of print and at one point some were going on Amazon and eBay for silly money.  400usd at one point.

 

BUT

 

Someone has released a pdf version which I think it is about 20usd.

 

IMO it is a must for anyone working in the practical side of the tree industry.

 

He also has a Working Climber DVD set which is very good.

[Rich Rule]

The Fundamentals of General Tree Work - Digital Edition by G.F. Beranek - Educated Climber.com

WWW.EDUCATEDCLIMBER.COM

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Here it is folks, the bible of tree work from the legend himself, G.F. “Jerry” Beranek! Filled with over 200...

 

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

1 hour ago, Samantha48 said:

Thank you Paul I do not mind about the cost it’s more about reading the most relevant to the role of tree surgery ? I had no idea it was so in depth but absolutely fascinating. 
 

Hi Samantha (“Sam”?)

The study guide is as much, if not more, about the tree than ‘tree surgery’, although there is a section on that. Once completed, it also offers an opportunity to undertake the associated exam and gain a well recognised craft-level qualification / certification which may aid employment opportunities.

lots of other good suggests on here too (as always...an invaluable industry resource.)

Good luck with everything and enjoy your time in the industry.

KR

Paul 

 

[SamanthaSunny]

58 minutes ago, Rich Rule said:

If you are after practical side of things.

 

The Fundamentals of General Treework by Jerry Beranek is the bible.

 

Sadly it is out of print and at one point some were going on Amazon and eBay for silly money.  400usd at one point.

 

BUT

 

Someone has released a pdf version which I think it is about 20usd.

 

IMO it is a must for anyone working in the practical side of the tree industry.

 

He also has a Working Climber DVD set which is very good.

That’s great thank you Rich ? i would happily read a PDF version and the DVD sounds great, I wonder why we do not sell books to each other within this site at a fair price or do they already do that ?

[SamanthaSunny]

5 minutes ago, AA Teccie (Paul) said:

Hi Samantha (“Sam”?)

The study guide is as much, if not more, about the tree than ‘tree surgery’, although there is a section on that. Once completed, it also offers an opportunity to undertake the associated exam and gain a well recognised craft-level qualification / certification which may aid employment opportunities.

lots of other good suggests on here too (as always...an invaluable industry resource.)

Good luck with everything and enjoy your time in the industry.

KR

Paul 

 

Ah a qualification would be a great start especially if it will be recognised by potential employers. I am currently studying the ABC Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture through the Arboricultural correspondence college but I am unsure how useful that will be when applying for a job. I will take a look at that today ? thanks again Paul ?? Any help is gratefully appreciated ??