Chris (tree care ireland) has finally found the fame he deserves!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Chris Cassidy Training, Events & Things
Chris Cassidy Training, Events & Things
Chris (tree care ireland) has finally found the fame he deserves!
Chris (tree care ireland) has finally found the fame he deserves!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Professional Attributes
Do you call yourself a Professional Arborist?
Do you have the skills, experience and attitude?
YES, YES, YES! I like to think that I can call myself a professional.
Most of the time my tree care customers wouldn't know the difference between a professional and a 'Cowboy' and along as the price is right they don't care!
This is a common belief, but I have recently done a little research and started to ask people what they really want from an Irish Tree Care professional. Read: The 5 star qualities here and tell me what you think.
Another important thing I learnt was that my customers crave knowledge and that as professionals the MOST powerful tool we have for raising the image of our Industry is EDUCATION.
We must educate our customers on what constitutes a professional tree care company and hopefully begin to seperate ourselves from the numerous rogue traders that devalue our industry. ...
Do you have the skills, experience and attitude?
YES, YES, YES! I like to think that I can call myself a professional.
But does it actually make any difference?
Most of the time my tree care customers wouldn't know the difference between a professional and a 'Cowboy' and along as the price is right they don't care!
This is a common belief, but I have recently done a little research and started to ask people what they really want from an Irish Tree Care professional. Read: The 5 star qualities here and tell me what you think.
Another important thing I learnt was that my customers crave knowledge and that as professionals the MOST powerful tool we have for raising the image of our Industry is EDUCATION.
We must educate our customers on what constitutes a professional tree care company and hopefully begin to seperate ourselves from the numerous rogue traders that devalue our industry. ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Teagasc Broadleaf Demo
National Demonstration of Tending and first Thinning of Broadleaves
Thursday October 22, Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon
Details HEREMonday, October 19, 2009
"Why are we running Free Chainsaw Workshops?"
A number of people have asked us recently about our motivation to run free Chainsaw workshops. We have been hearing comments such as, "You'll never get rich giving your services away" and "you need to get every penny you can in a recession". However,(and I know this might come as a bit of a shock) we aren't doing it for the money!
All of our instructors at Tree Care Ireland pride themselves in their ability to impart knowledge and chainsaw skills and enjoy sharing knowledge.
We have realised that of all the chainsaw users in Ireland , only a fraction of them are professional or will have the time, access or desire for structured training. But....all chainsaw users should have some basic,ACCURATE knowledge of maintenance and safe use.
For many years I have been talking to chainsaw operators from farming backgrounds, small woodland owners, landscapers, builders and of course arborists and foresters and there are still many aspects of chainsaw use that are grey areas or have changed in recent years. It is these key areas that we would like to focus on and hopefully stimulate all chainsaw users into applying and updating the knowledge they have.
We can't offer certs with our free workshops, but we believe that the ball should start rolling somewhere and why not with some safe,solid, time saving skills like guide bar maintenace and chain sharpening.
So there you have it.... our reasons.
We give you three hours, once a month. You give us the pleasure of sharing some of our skills. Win, Win!
Here's what to do next:
1: Check our other posts for the next workshop date
2: Fill in the box below to register your interest in the workshops. This helps us to find out if anyone is interested. We will send you an email as soon as you fill in the details so check your inbox and confirm the email.
3: Keep an eye on our blog and website and wait for the next workshop date
4: Dig out any old chainsaws you have, throw them in the boot of the car and drive to Carlow!
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Irish Tree-climbing competition 2009 Part 1
Saturday 5th September will be a day that many will never forget as the Irish leg of the UK and Ireland Tree Climbing Competitions yielded its first Irish Winner, Donal Roe. The competition was Originally organized for the Saturday and Sunday with plans for trade stands and a greater public presence, but due to unforeseen circumstances the event took place as an exciting and exhilarating Jamboree with a reduced but dedicated team of Judges and Technicians.
The number of climbers was also reduced, but the stakes were high from the very beginning, with one place remaining on the team, for the European Championship!
Proceedings began on the Friday with a Tree-climbing workshop hosted by Kevin Birchall (Tree Care Ireland) and attended by students from Moulton College. Boal Hammarstrand and Cam assisted as technicians during the Aerial rescue demonstrations and valuable competition experience and guidance from Jess West and Simon was greatly appreciated by all present. Many of the students were so enthused that they decided to enter the competition and open their minds to the entire experience as the day of preparation unfolded. As the Workshop came to a close around the impressive ‘Workclimb’ tree we were all given a final treat as Craig Johnson descended from the lofty crown with an hour of rope tricks, knots and gadgets.
The warmth of our ‘Indian Summer’ and pure blue skies provided the backdrop for an evening of kite flying, final equipment preparations and laughter around the campfire.
Many of the competitors appeared to have arrived during the night or very early on the Saturday morning, but a few were still joining whilst climbing gear was being scrutinised and T-shirts were being handed out.
With a final tally of 22 climbers, 3 Judges and a hand full of Technicians, the events began with 3 groups for Aerial Rescue, Workclimb and Throwline in rotation. Craig judged the workclimb, Paul Spooner (Tree Care Ireland) judged the Throwline and Kevin Birchall, Aerial Rescue. Sustainance was provided in the form of sandwiches, lovingly prepared by Bernie Cassidy and the afternoon continued with an interesting Speedclimb and Footlock events. In the past the speedclimb was mostly a scramble to the top of the tallest tree we could find, but this year two additional bells were placed out on limbs and the climber was allowed to control a friction hitch to reach them. The general feeling was that this event is now a more realistic simulation of work practices along with the slack tending belay system.
As the last few climbers were readying themselves for the Footlock, the competition was still open with some close scores at the top of the leader board. Places for the Masters Challenge were announced as the final event came to a close.
to be continued......
The number of climbers was also reduced, but the stakes were high from the very beginning, with one place remaining on the team, for the European Championship!
Proceedings began on the Friday with a Tree-climbing workshop hosted by Kevin Birchall (Tree Care Ireland) and attended by students from Moulton College. Boal Hammarstrand and Cam assisted as technicians during the Aerial rescue demonstrations and valuable competition experience and guidance from Jess West and Simon was greatly appreciated by all present. Many of the students were so enthused that they decided to enter the competition and open their minds to the entire experience as the day of preparation unfolded. As the Workshop came to a close around the impressive ‘Workclimb’ tree we were all given a final treat as Craig Johnson descended from the lofty crown with an hour of rope tricks, knots and gadgets.
The warmth of our ‘Indian Summer’ and pure blue skies provided the backdrop for an evening of kite flying, final equipment preparations and laughter around the campfire.
Many of the competitors appeared to have arrived during the night or very early on the Saturday morning, but a few were still joining whilst climbing gear was being scrutinised and T-shirts were being handed out.
With a final tally of 22 climbers, 3 Judges and a hand full of Technicians, the events began with 3 groups for Aerial Rescue, Workclimb and Throwline in rotation. Craig judged the workclimb, Paul Spooner (Tree Care Ireland) judged the Throwline and Kevin Birchall, Aerial Rescue. Sustainance was provided in the form of sandwiches, lovingly prepared by Bernie Cassidy and the afternoon continued with an interesting Speedclimb and Footlock events. In the past the speedclimb was mostly a scramble to the top of the tallest tree we could find, but this year two additional bells were placed out on limbs and the climber was allowed to control a friction hitch to reach them. The general feeling was that this event is now a more realistic simulation of work practices along with the slack tending belay system.
As the last few climbers were readying themselves for the Footlock, the competition was still open with some close scores at the top of the leader board. Places for the Masters Challenge were announced as the final event came to a close.
to be continued......
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Tree Climbing Competition
The Irish Tree Climbing competition was completed on Saturday 5th September.
Congratulations to Donal Roe who had a great masters climb to take the title.
There will be NO climbing on Sunday 6th so unless you want to help to clean up don't go to Lisnavagh.
The winner Donal Roe
Monday, August 10, 2009
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