Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Tree-Climbing: Introduction

Then, when someone recalls, tree-climbing, in our minds, tree climbing is:


  • a childhood memories, where we climbed anywhere without fear.
  • When we climbed back there, we found new perspectives when we are on top of tree.



Nowadays, tree-climbing is one of recreational outdoor activities, which is suitable for everyone, with proper session and safety. Tree-climbing consists climbing & walking (branching) using proper safety equipment such as rope,saddle, helmet etc.



HISTORY OF TREE-CLIMBING

In North-America, an arborist climbed & worked on tree before late 19th. They are picking the seed on top of branches, or cutting any trunks, if it's found 'sick' or old. 

In 1983, Peter “Treemen” Jenkins is person to responsible to change tree-works to became
recreational outdoor activities. He founded Tree Climbers International (TCI) in Atlanta, USA.



TREE-CLIMBING IN MALAYSIA

In Malaysia, the organization responsible for arborists are Malaysian Society of Arborists (PArM). This organizations are certified by International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) and located in FRIM, Kepong, Malaysia.




For higher institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) took part as researcher of arboriculture, and involves with.

And for an organization, only two are fully involved & bring tree-climbing moves forward in Malaysia, which is:


  • Tree Climbers Malaysia

  • Awan Adventure Team


OBJECTIVES

The objectives is same as mentioned above:


  • To ensures safety procedures are taken during climbing
  • Respects the nature, either for fun-climbing, outdoor recreational sport or arboriculture works.
  • Sharing the knowledge & experience
  • Lesson for everyone to love nature, especially trees & other flora & fauna.
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