Arborcamp 2012

23rd, 24th, 25th March

Download the PDF version of this flyer here: Arborcamp 2012 flyer

Many thanks to all the Victorian tree workers, climbers and arborists who have pitched in over the last 6 months to help raise money for Scott’s family, left without him when he was tragically killed on Aug 5 last year.  For those of you who don’t know, the Yale SSharpe climbing rope that was designed by John Canning of ATRAES to help raise money for the family is now on sale from Cannings and through the ATRAES website, so if your climbing line is in need of replacement, now’s the time to invest in some of this great cordage.

If you are feeling like investing, then you might also want to look at Scott’s truck and chipper.  Both were second-hand when he bought them, but knowing Scott’s attention to detail they would have been the pick of the bunch.  The truck has been extensively modified, by Scott and to Scott’s designs, with a custom built body, tool boxes and mulch bin.  It’s a 4WD truck with a bull bar and winch, so it’s pretty capable off road as well as in the suburbs.  The chipper is a Vermeer BC1400, so a pretty good sized machine, with 3283 hours on the clock.

Olivia has worked out how much was spent on buying the truck and chipper, and then doing them both up, and the total comes to $75,000.  Not bad for a complete unit ready to go with all the extras – just add saws and crew!

To download a PDF advert for the rig, please click here.

For more information please call Rob on 0417 295845, or email Joe Harris at joe.elsewhere@gmail.com

As many of you will already know, this year the ISA international tree climbing championships and conference are being held in Australia.  Tied to this, World Arborcamp is going to be held in Samford, Queensland, and it’s going to be an event worth travelling to.  There are already many interesting workshops organised, with several Victorians travelling up to take part in events and offer presentations. 

Write it into your diary now!

The VTIO would like to thank the sponsors of the 2010 Victorian Tree Climbing Championship for their support in making the event such a success.  Please bear in mind their contributions to our climbing community when considering your next purchase.

Our Gold and Silver sponsors:

                                                                                                                                                                                                       Our Trade sponsors:

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers, judges and technicians who gave their time and energy to making the event possible.  It was a chilly day to be standing still for 10 hours watching other people climb, but without the enthusiasm and involvement of all of the volunteers and officials the event could not be run. 

We look forward to seeing you all at the next one!

The VTIO held its 2010 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 5th October.  On the agenda was the election of office bearers for the year ahead, and proposals to change the structure of the VTIO in order to better provide content and events for the members.  The committee has also undergone a slight reshuffle, as we welcome several new office bearers.

The next VTIO committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th December at 4pm.  Details and location are still to be finalised.