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BL
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| Record Number
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1024056
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b778426
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| Main Entry
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Jepson, Jeff.
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| Title & Author
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The tree climber's companion : : a reference and training manual for professional tree climbers /\ written by Jeff Jepson ; illustrated by Bryan Kotwica.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed. rev. and expanded.
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| Publication Statement
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Longville, MN :: Beaver Tree Pub.,, ©2000.
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| Page. NO
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104 pages :: illustrations ;; 22 cm
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| ISBN
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0615112900
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: 9780615112909
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (page 94).
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| Contents
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Tools of the trade : Gearing up -- The P.R.E.P. tree climbing system -- P -- Pre-climb inspection -- R -- Rope installation -- E -- Entering the tree -- P -- Positioning in the tree -- Knots for tree climbers -- Attachment knots -- Friction hitches (climbing knots) -- Mid-line knots -- Bends (end-to-end tie-offs) -- Sources of information -- Arborist equipment suppliers -- Skill performance sheets -- About the author and illustrator.
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| Abstract
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Loaded with information and illustrations on standard and advanced climbing techniques, tools of the trade, rigging, throwline installation as well as a complete section on knots and hitches. For beginners or professional arborists.
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| Subject
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Tree climbing, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject
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Tree climbing.
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| Dewey Classification
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634.9
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| LC Classification
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SB435.85.J46 2000
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