Insights from the Canopy

Tree Cutting Wedges: The $10 Tool That Can Save a $10,000 Job It’s Tool Tuesday again, and today we’re taking a closer look at what may be the most underrated tool in tree cutting — the wedge. Made from tough composite plastics, wedges play a crucial role in everything from tree felling to log bucking. At Red Mountain Rigging, we

What Are Codominant Trees — and Why Are They Dangerous? You’ve probably seen us talk about tree risk assessments and mention codominant spruce in previous posts. But what exactly makes codominant trees so hazardous? A codominant tree is one that has two or more main stems (or “leaders”) of similar size growing from the same point on the trunk. Instead

Handsaws: The Arborist’s Unsung Hero Welcome to another edition of Tool Tuesday — your behind-the-scenes look at the tools Red Mountain Rigging uses to provide safe, efficient, and professional tree services in Calgary. This week, we’re spotlighting one of the most trusted tools in our kit: the humble handsaw. Whether we’re pruning a maple in Mount Royal, removing a hazard

Tree Cutting Calgary – Why Costs Vary and How We Keep It Affordable Tree services often come with a hefty price tag. It’s no surprise: the work involves skilled crews, heavy equipment, insurance, safety protocols, and often delicate access issues. At Red Mountain Rigging, we started our business with a vision of providing more economical professional tree services in Calgary

A Bigger Picture Than Hazard Trees We’re often asked, “Why would I remove my trees?” Beyond root rot, weak unions, or compromised structure, there’s another essential reason: FireSmart. Strategic removals (and pruning) can dramatically reduce wildfire risk to your home and community.   What Is FireSmart—and Why It Matters Now FireSmart is about living with and managing for wildfire. In

Why Work Positioning Matters When it comes to tree climbing and removals, safety and efficiency go hand in hand. That’s where fliplines and positioning lanyards come in. These essential tools help climbing arborists achieve the optimal working position within the tree, making cuts safer and more controlled. Aerial work positioning is governed by ANSI Z133 safety standards, which outline best

Understanding BTK and the Spruce Budworm in Redwood Meadows   Why We’re Talking About This We’ve received many questions from our neighbors about Townsite’s plan to complete an aerial application of BTK and what it means for our community. While the topic is sometimes contentious, we felt it was important to share our perspective. As residents of Redwood Meadows ourselves,