The National Minimum Industry Standard for tree support systems in Australia and New Zealand. 

This full-colour, fully-illustrated book provides the body of knowledge that every arborist installing tree support systems should know, including considerations of the tree as a biomechanical structure, basic structural mechanics, and methods for calculating the required load rating of tree support systems. 

The book also includes fully-illustrated installation instructions for textile and steel cable systems, bracing systems, guys and props.

For any arborist involved in designing, specifying, installing or inspecting tree support systems, this book provides an up-to-date record of industry consensus.