Invasion of the Hammocks

Invasion of the Hammocks!

Eno Hammock pictured above with Instagram's "Rozambini_Adventures" 

Have you seen the hammocks at the park? Groups of them, hanging colorfully in the trees, with teenagers spilling out of them? Some have called it, “Invasion of  the Teenage Tree People”.

The movement is called “Mocking” and all you need is two sturdy trees.

Mocking is similar to camping but during the day, with less stuff. Plus unlike the wild, you can still get a 4G signal at the park.

“Finally the kids are outside again!”

The attraction is that it’s a way to spend time with others, up in the trees. The hammock movement has been around on colleges for years but most recently it has gained momentum in the younger generation; the middle and high school age crowd. In the 60’s, the hippies of the Haight Ashbury sat on sidewalks outside record stores and clubs. Today the kids can relax comfortably, up in the trees (our favorite place) and still hear their music amongst the birds and the sunshine. It’s a magical combination.

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Getting Started

ENO Hammocks are the most popular brand and their prices are reasonable, starting out at $79.95 for most sizes. Commonly ENO is chosen because they are sturdy (enough for 2 people), are easy to set up and also pack up light. You can even sleep in them.

“Once you get in a hammock, you don’t want to get out”

Hanging a Hammock

Hammocks are fairly simple to hang. There is a little complexity involved when it comes to load bearing weights, but of course someone has already thought of that by creating an app called the Hammock HangCalculator.  We recommend choosing a sturdy tree with a thicker bark, less damage this way from the webbed ropes.

http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

Where to “Mock”

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) created an app in 2012,  Enopia. Enopia creates geotags (using Apple Maps) of the best places to hang your hammock rated by followers.  Fans upload pictures of their own personal favorite spots which then get added to the grid. The Enopia app also allows interaction with other “mockers” and a way to create a diary of your travels.

Atlanta Tree Professionals agrees, the view from a tree is the best!


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Tree Cutting Accidents Are Common Don't Become a Statistic

Tree Cutting Accidents - Don't Be a Statistic


It's no secret that the change of season brings a change of weather. We'll begin to see an increase in severe weather, thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes as the Spring season begins. Along with the severe weather, we'll see an increase in the risk of damage to trees - fallen branches, leaning trees and even toppled trees. There's a good chance you'll need to remove branches and trees in order to maintain the safety of your home and property.

At Atlanta Tree Professional, we strongly advise you NOT to attempt any tree cutting or removal on your own. It may seem tempting and relatively easy, but there are too many variable that could work against you and cost you your life. As this article from the Tree Care Industry Association warns, removing trees is not work for homeowners:


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Tree care can be incredibly dangerous, even for professional arborists. Even so, many do-it-yourself homeowners attempt their own tree work, often with disastrous results.

In 2015 alone, the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) recorded 58 serious civilian tree care accidents, 34 of which were fatal. Six of these victims were under the age of 13, and were innocent bystanders to the misguided actions of adults.

While these numbers are not representative of all tree care accidents involving non-professionals, they provide insight into the types of hazards civilians are likely to encounter while attempting tree work.

To fully comprehend the dangers of tree work, consider this: No layperson would attempt to pilot a small aircraft without the requisite training and experience. And yet, that is essentially the same risk level one assumes when attempting tree work. Tons of suspended weight, great heights, powerful equipment and kilovolts of electricity ñ these are just a few of the hazards encountered in routine tree trimming and removal.
Peter Gerstenberger
Senior Advisor for Safety, Standards, and Compliance, TCIA

Typical Struck-by

A 78-year-old Bellefontaine, Ohio man was seriously injured while cutting wood alone behind his home. He was listed in critical condition after a large tree fell in an unintended direction, landing on his lower left leg and pinning him. About one hour after the accident, a concerned neighbor discovered the victim and called 911. The victim sustained fractures to both legs and an arm.

What would the pros do? Arborists typically work in teams to remove a tree safely. Any removal starts with an assessment of the tree and surroundings for hazards. Factors such as tree lean, internal defects, hung-up branches and even wind can completely alter a trees trajectory says Gerstenberger. Arborists use directional-felling techniques, a precise series of cuts that create a hinge to guide the tree in the intended direction. They also give the tree a wide berth; arborists involved in the felling stay at least 1 times the tree height away, and uninvolved workers stay twice the tree height away. Finally, arborists typically attach a pull rope high in the tree to help guide it in the intended direction.


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Read more about tree cutting accidents at the TCIA website (http://tcia.org/blog/safety/analysis-civilian-tree-care-accidents-2015)



Tree cutting accidents are very real. Call the pros at Atlanta Tree Professionals to safely remove branches, leaning trees or fallen trees.