Arborist Throw-line Launcher: Basic Techniques

Collecting leaves or seeds from tall trees is a difficult task that many plant physiologists, ecologists, geneticists, and forest managers encounter repeatedly. Here, we present the first of three video tutorials for a simple and effective method to collect seeds and leaves from tall trees. This tutorial is a basic overview of the method. (Youngentob, K.N.*, Zdenek, C.N.*, van Gorsel, E., Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 2016; *co-first authors)

[@kylewoodyard5351]

I’m confused on why she twisted it and all that stuff she did. Was she doing that just to break the branch off?

[@JayFitzsimmons1]

Thank you for writing the how-to paper and producing this video. Very helpful!

[@Iliketoweldandbraze]

That's slingshots the way to go a

She has a really fast hands.

[@nep4912]

this is great! is there a knot you would recommend for tying the rope to the ring? Or is bowline okay for that as well? Thanks for making this video!

[@treemands]

bowline is best and girth hitch it after putting the beanie thru it. Then it can be easily put on or taken off with no further knotting or untying.

[@oscarperez-garcia9369]

wow it's awsome

[@natemartinez4595]

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