Prescribed fire boosts community safety & forest health
USDA Forest Service’s Michael Moranda uses a drip torch to light an underbrush fire during a prescribed fire operation in the Weaverville Community Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo by Bob Doucette)
On the lower slopes of Jackass Ridge, smoke wafted through an oak woodland canopy, its…
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National Tree Climbing Program - Training
Climber/Instructor TrainingParticipation in Forest Service workshops are limited to employees of Federal, State, and Local government agencies as well as Tribes and University research personnel. As workshops and other training become available, the information will be posted to this web page.For more information, contact Brock (James) Mayo at james.mayo@usda.gov.
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National Tree Climbing Program - Safety
SafetyJob Hazard Analysis (PDF, 62 KB)Safety Alert - Use of Approved Tree Climbing Equipment (PDF, 16.8 KB)Suspension Trauma - Will Your Harness Kill You (PDF, 147 KB)Climbing Accidents - Contract climbers (PDF, 17.7 KB)
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National Tree Climbing Program - Contacts
ManagersDirector, Forest ManagementProvides overall program policy and safety oversight for the Forest Service Tree Climbing Program.National Tree Climbing Program Manager, Dorena Genetic Resource CenterCoordinates Region, Station, the Area, and the Institute tree climbing training and certification programs and managing day-to-day operations of the Forest Service Tree Climbing Program.Lisa…
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National Tree Climbing Program
Savannah Halleaux pauses for a picture while climbing a tree. (USDA Forest Service photo)
The National Tree Climbing Program has been developed in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of USDA Forest Service tree climbers and the integrity of existing climbing activities. The program is…
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Stay safe this winter: understanding and preventing carbon monoxide hazards
This winter season, ensure your carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order. (Stock image)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the seasons change, temperatures drop, and we switch our thermostats to heat, it’s important to stay aware of a hidden danger: carbon monoxide. Heat sources that use natural gas, propane…