20 years in the Northern hemisphere and and 22 years (so far) in the Southern hemisphere ......... becoming an arboriculturist and traveling were some of the best things that I've done with my life! If you get the chance or can create your own opportunities then go for it, but always do your homework first!
Hey Dan , I live out in the US in the Midwest and work as a City Forester . I moved over from Woking UK 5 years ago. I have travelled around the world when I was younger and so I have been to Borneo , Aus , NZ , Thailand . I feel that having travelled gave me the right mindset and helped me adapt faster when we moved here . Nothing better than travelling and opening your mind ! Great advice !
We are definitely looking for arborists here in Germany! Skilled and motivated workers are always welcome. I am going to BC as soon as politics allow it. Beautiful place. My suitcase is already packed. Awesome videos mate! Greetings to you and your team!
This is exactly what I have been thinking of doing. I’ve been climbing for about a year now, I am based in Ontario and wanted to go out west to BC also. You’re living my dream see you there soon!
Worked and grew up in the UK? I thought that "Canadian" accent was off. :) As an amateur arborist I'm gaining lots of useful info from your posts. One of the first things I learned early on, before your posts, was the difference between an arborist and a tree trimmer. Trimmers are only interested in the money, arborists appreciate the money they get from proper tree trimming and cutting. Belonging to an arborist affiliation doesn't mean a tree service has the best interest of the tree and the customer in mind, only the best interest of their pocket. "Certified arborists" don't "top" trees and in speaking to consumers many don't know the difference between "topping" and trimming. Imagine a world where those that could climb high enough to trim the trees they topped without butchering them; those would be the guys you'd send out on a trimming job. If I figure out a way to send pics here of "amputee trees" in my area I'll do so. Looking forward to watching all you videos.
Good commenting on this, I got started in Australia and was taught by some awesome dudes. There's an English guy on youtube who climbs in Japan, looks wild as hell
And again you've choosen a very interesting topic to think about. Great video! At some point you mentioned heli-removals and I would like to share some thoughts about it. Working with helicopters can be really exiting and very efficient (in some cases). And, surely, it can be a very comfortable way to take away a ''problem-tree''. But, I've noticed, that rigging-removals (and even prunings) require a lot more planning and flexibility and I think that a good pruning asks much more from a climber than a heli-removal does. On my part, I would like to do more ''classic'' rigging and speed-line -removals like you do but, maybe, it's only one of this ''the grass is always greener'' stories...
i really wanna thank you for this video. i'm studying engineering, but my dream is being an arborist. going abroad to gain experience is definitely a good idea, i'm looking for some moths in Canada. thank you for sharing your experience Dan
I’m curious how easy it is to work in a place without living there, like contract climbing for a few months at a time. I am a ski guide with the opportunity to travel for that work, and I am getting into arborist work as well, would love to make extra cash in foreign countries when I’m not skiing!
20 years in the Northern hemisphere and and 22 years (so far) in the Southern hemisphere ......... becoming an arboriculturist and traveling were some of the best things that I've done with my life! If you get the chance or can create your own opportunities then go for it, but always do your homework first!
Great attitude for this topic 👍
How did you pack your gear?? What all did you bring??
Hey Dan , I live out in the US in the Midwest and work as a City Forester . I moved over from Woking UK 5 years ago. I have travelled around the world when I was younger and so I have been to Borneo , Aus , NZ , Thailand . I feel that having travelled gave me the right mindset and helped me adapt faster when we moved here . Nothing better than travelling and opening your mind ! Great advice !
Hi there, how did you go getting a visa for the US? TIA, Zac
We are definitely looking for arborists here in Germany! Skilled and motivated workers are always welcome.
I am going to BC as soon as politics allow it. Beautiful place. My suitcase is already packed.
Awesome videos mate! Greetings to you and your team!
This is exactly what I have been thinking of doing. I’ve been climbing for about a year now, I am based in Ontario and wanted to go out west to BC also. You’re living my dream see you there soon!
Worked and grew up in the UK? I thought that "Canadian" accent was off. :) As an amateur arborist I'm gaining lots of useful info from your posts. One of the first things I learned early on, before your posts, was the difference between an arborist and a tree trimmer. Trimmers are only interested in the money, arborists appreciate the money they get from proper tree trimming and cutting. Belonging to an arborist affiliation doesn't mean a tree service has the best interest of the tree and the customer in mind, only the best interest of their pocket. "Certified arborists" don't "top" trees and in speaking to consumers many don't know the difference between "topping" and trimming. Imagine a world where those that could climb high enough to trim the trees they topped without butchering them; those would be the guys you'd send out on a trimming job. If I figure out a way to send pics here of "amputee trees" in my area I'll do so.
Looking forward to watching all you videos.
Good commenting on this, I got started in Australia and was taught by some awesome dudes. There's an English guy on youtube who climbs in Japan, looks wild as hell
And again you've choosen a very interesting topic to think about. Great video!
At some point you mentioned heli-removals and I would like to share some thoughts about it.
Working with helicopters can be really exiting and very efficient (in some cases). And, surely, it can be a very comfortable way to take away a ''problem-tree''. But, I've noticed, that rigging-removals (and even prunings) require a lot more planning and flexibility and I think that a good pruning asks much more from a climber than a heli-removal does.
On my part, I would like to do more ''classic'' rigging and speed-line -removals like you do but, maybe, it's only one of this ''the grass is always greener'' stories...
i really wanna thank you for this video. i'm studying engineering, but my dream is being an arborist. going abroad to gain experience is definitely a good idea, i'm looking for some moths in Canada. thank you for sharing your experience Dan
im headed out to Vancouver in the next few months one phone call was all it took to get a Job sorted for when i get there
Nice one Dan 👍
I’m curious how easy it is to work in a place without living there, like contract climbing for a few months at a time. I am a ski guide with the opportunity to travel for that work, and I am getting into arborist work as well, would love to make extra cash in foreign countries when I’m not skiing!
Great vid mate
There are so many companies looking for qualified arborist in new Zealand atm and a lot of companies just looking for just groundie guys to
Where can I buy that little toy arborist you usually have hanging in the back ground?
Where abouts did u work in Australia?
what common certificate do they need when working abroad ? ISA Certificate ? thx
Did you heal your Lyme?
I want to travel abroad and climb around in Europe, I've been looking into it for well over a year now.
Thanks for this, Dan!