When Tim Kovar, perhaps the world’s most sought-after professional tree climber, saw recent headlines about people illegally ascending giant redwoods in California, he experienced a familiar emotion: ...

But it’s second nature for tree climbing champion and Nimble Tree Care owner Jacob Claassen, who heads to New Zealand this ...

A decent level of physical fitness, a fondness for climbing, an intimate knowledge of giant old-growth tree species, and being handy with a crossbow: If you possess this most unusual of skill sets, ...

The historic tree is alive, but it lost some of the record height that made it the tallest Douglas fir in the world. Volunteer tree climbers Damien Carré with Oregon Tree Care in Oregon City and Logan ...

Tree climbing is an indispensable component of forestry work, serving as a vital means to access the canopy. In the Northwest, pine cone collection is one of the primary reasons for tree climbing.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When Chase Andersen is getting ready to climb, he doesn’t have to do much to mentally prepare. Climbing ...

Arborist Dan Kraus has competed in the International Society of Arboriculture’s Northwest Tree Climbing Championship for nine years and will compete in an international competition in Nashville, Tenn.

Sean MacDonald of Atlanta, Georgia hangs out above the Charlotte Convention Center floor at the Tree Care Industry Expo on Nov. 10, 2022. Sometimes the world gets so crazy that you just want to go ...

Traverse City — A huge red oak tree shook in 20 mile-per-hour wind. A climber 60 feet above the ground held on to his safety lines, waiting to begin his appointed tasks. “It’s a little unsettling with ...

A homeowner has a new friend in their backyard. A Redditor moved into their new home and discovered the underground tunnels of another resident — a groundhog. They decided to let the curious little ...