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    Thanks for the replies, all really helpful again, I probably sound like a bit of a parrot but I really appreciate it, I'm coming towards the end of the project now so hopefully I won't have too many more questions! Would anyone be able to give me a rough overview of the standard process of cutting down a tree that requires climbing? Throwing the rope, tying the knots, etc.? And what would you say is the most important tool for an arborist, and ideally, why? Also, I'm not sure about the pop-ups Tony Croft, promise it has nothing to do with me!
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    Thanks again guys, sorry for taking such a long time to reply, I've got quite a bit going on right now but your help is really making things easier. Would you be able to tell me anything about how bugs affect your job? Spruce Pirate has already mentioned midges causing a nuisance, so what about ants, beetles, moths, spiders, aphids, etc.? Do you deal with a lot of problems that involve insects damaging trees, and how often do they affect you personally? Generally getting in the way, biting, making you jump, etc.? And Craobh, I like the sound of the 'Fallers Jig', haha, would you care to explain it in more detail?
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    Thanks a lot guys, the answers so far are great, I really appreciate your help. Another on the same topic, if it was a particularly windy or snowy day could you be force you to wait until the weather calmed down a bit, or would you generally put up with it and carry on with the job? Does bad weather add any extra risks? And thanks Le Sanglier, the search facility definitely comes up with a lot of really interesting and useful stuff, I have to do a bit of ‘primary research’ of my own too though or I’ll get a low grade!
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    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so I'm sorry if this thread is considered off topic! Long story short, I'm a Graphic Design student from Southampton who's always been fascinated by trees and the professions that specialise in them. Because of this I've decided to do my final major project on, you guessed it, Arborists, but I'm in desperate need of some quotes from the people themselves. I was just wondering if it's not too much trouble if I would be able to ask you guys some basic questions about your favourite parts of the job, favourite tools, etc.? Answers could be as formal, informal, long and short as you liked. Honestly, all replies would be useful and I'd be very grateful for them. I'm not too sure how to go about this so I guess I'll ask the first question and hope for the best! 1. Which are your most & least favourite seasons to work in, and how do they affect your job? Thank you in advance to anybody who replies!

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